Mount Milligan Mine - Heavy Equipment Operators and Technicians - Mining Camp Jobs BC

Centerra Gold is hiring heavy equipment operators, mill technicians, and more for camp-based roles at Mount Milligan Mine, BC.
Mount Milligan Mine in British Columbia with camp accommodations for tradespeople, technicians, and operations staff. Image source: Centerra Gold.
Mount Milligan Mine in British Columbia with camp accommodations for tradespeople, technicians, and operations staff. Image source: Centerra Gold.

Centerra Gold is actively recruiting for multiple full-time and fixed-term camp-based positions at its Mount Milligan Mine, a conventional truck-shovel open-pit copper and gold mine located in British Columbia. These roles camp accommodations with 7x7 work rotations, private rooms, and transportation from key BC communities. Available positions span mining equipment operations and mill operations, offering diverse opportunities for experienced mining professionals and skilled technicians.

  1. HEO, Technician (Heavy Equipment Operator) ($44.12 - $50.14/hour): Operate various pieces of large equipment (loaders, excavator, grader, hook truck, dump truck etc.), including inspecting, providing preventative maintenance checks, and occasionally repairing equipment when required.
  2. Mill Operations Technician ($36.10/hour): Operate, monitor, and maintain mill circuits including Grinding, Crushing, Flotation, and Reagent Mixing while adhering to safety and production standards.

Work Rotation

7x7 rotations with 12-hour shifts

Accommodations

Camp Accommodations (Meals/Lodging)

Date

April 4, 2026

Benefits and Features

All positions at Mount Milligan Mine offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports employee well-being, financial security, and professional development.

  • Camp accommodations with private rooms and amenities
  • Tax-free travel allowance based on commute distance
  • Bus transportation from Prince George, Fort St. James, Mackenzie, and Smithers
  • Extended health, dental, vision, and travel insurance
  • Life, STD, LTD, AD&D insurance
  • Company pension with matching contributions
  • Annual incentive bonuses and long-term incentives
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match
  • Healthcare and lifestyle spending accounts
  • Work gear and equipment reimbursements
  • Parental leave top-up program
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Inclusive and safety-oriented workplace culture

Worksite/Project

Mount Milligan Mine

Located approximately 155 kilometers northwest of Prince George in central British Columbia, Canada, the Mount Milligan Mine is a conventional truck-shovel open-pit operation producing both copper and gold. The mine features a 60,000-tonne-per-day capacity copper flotation processing plant. In February 2024, Centerra Gold announced an agreement with Royal Gold to extend the mine's life to 2035, with plans to further increase its longevity through ongoing exploration and development. This extension underscores the mine's significant role in the regional economy and its contribution to Canada's mining industry.

Mount Milligan Mine

Employer Hiring

Centerra Gold

Centerra Gold is a Canadian-based mining company with a strong focus on the production of gold and copper through safe, sustainable operations. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Centerra’s flagship Canadian operation is the Mount Milligan Mine, located in central British Columbia. This open-pit copper-gold mine includes an on-site concentrator and offers long-term employment opportunities in mining, processing, environmental management, and maintenance. Centerra also operates the Kemess Underground Project, a development-stage asset located in northern BC, which further strengthens the company’s presence in Canada. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Centerra invests in clean energy initiatives—such as converting parts of Mount Milligan’s power supply to low-emission sources—and continually explores ways to improve environmental performance across its sites.

Centerra Gold

Available Job Positions

Apply today for trades, technician, and heavy equipment operators at Mount Milligan Mine with Centerra Gold in British Columbia.