Operator Waste Management

Newmont Mining Corporation•Kitimat-Stikine, BC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Brucejack Gold Mine, a high-grade underground mine in beautiful northern British Columbia, is located approximately 65 kilometres north of Stewart. Brucejack is a fly-in/fly-out operation with pick-up points across Western Canada, making it easy for people from different places to join us. We work closely with local First Nations communities including the Nisga’a, Tahltan, Gitanyow, and Gitxsan, to build respectful partnerships and celebrate our shared community. As a member of the Brucejack family, we put your health, comfort, and safety first. You’ll stay in private rooms with individual washrooms, enjoy balanced meals prepared by our exceptional culinary team, and have access to a 24-hour snack and sandwich bar. We also have plenty of ways for you to relax and stay active, with a gym, fitness classes, a golf simulator, and seasonal activities like snowshoeing and hiking. For creative downtime, our music room is a fully equipped space where you can play or listen to music. Our Brucejack Recreation Committee, run by employees on a volunteer basis, organizes activities and events to make camp life fun and bring people together. The committee also plans holiday decorations, charity raffles, and outdoor events, helping create a warm and friendly community.

Requirements

Experience in waste management, environmental services, or a similar industrial setting; remote camp or mining experience is an asset.
Knowledge of waste handling, environmental compliance, WHMIS, and workplace safety practices.
Experience with hazardous materials packaging, labeling, and transportation requirements.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Proficiency with computer-based tracking and reporting systems.
Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence (Class 3 and TDG certification are assets).
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work 12-hour shifts in a remote, fly-in/fly-out environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating skid-steers and/or incinerators is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Receive, sort, segregate, and track all waste streams generated on site.
Operate, inspect, and maintain the site incinerator and associated waste management equipment.
Package, label, store, and prepare waste for transport in accordance with WHMIS, TDG, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain waste storage and laydown areas in a safe, clean, and organized condition.
Complete waste inventories, manifests, inspections, and related documentation.
Manage landfill activities, including waste compaction and contaminated soil handling.
Support environmental compliance through audits, reporting, and process improvements.
Educate and coach employees on proper waste handling procedures.
Assist with dewatering activities and other operational support duties as required.