Advisor, Exploration Drilling

Workplace Type: Onsite Closing Date About Newmont

At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization, and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

About Brucejack

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.

Your Impact

As the Advisor, Exploration Drilling, you will play a critical role in the execution and oversight of both surface and underground drilling programs at Brucejack. You’ll work directly with drilling contractors, site leadership, and the exploration team to ensure drilling operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with Newmont’s global standards. Your work will be key to delivering high-quality exploration results while promoting a strong culture of safety, performance, and continuous improvement.

As Part of Our Team, You Will

- Lead drill service providers to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of drilling programs

- Promote and model a proactive safety culture through inspections, Critical Control Verifications, and coaching

- Train and assess service providers on Newmont safety systems, including Fatality Risk Management and Live Work Elimination

- Coordinate contractor scheduling, rig deployment, and FIFO logistics to align with exploration targets and budgets

- Support exploration planning by providing technical input on drilling strategies, equipment, and new technologies

- Conduct contractor onboarding, pre-mobilization inspections, and performance reviews

- Host safety meetings, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and manage incident investigations

- Liaise with multiple departments including Procurement, Operations, Maintenance, and HSS to align support services

- Ensure compliance with site procedures, documentation standards, and regulatory requirements

- Track contractor performance, manage cost tracking and invoice reconciliation, and maintain audit-ready records

- Provide leadership and mentoring to direct reports and other exploration team members

Prerequisites for Your Success in This Role

- Proven drilling experience in an underground mining environment

- Previous supervisory experience is an asset

- Strong understanding of surface and underground drilling operations and modern drilling technologies

- Proven ability to manage technical contractors and oversee drilling logistics in a remote environment

- Knowledge of regional mining and drilling legislation and environmental standards

- Skilled in safety leadership, incident investigation, and contractor compliance

- Experience using Microsoft Office; familiarity with GED, SAP, or similar databases is an asset

- Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

- High emotional intelligence, adaptability, and ability to resolve operational challenges under pressure

Your Work Environment

Location:

Brucejack Mine (fly-in/fly-out role)

Rotation:

2 weeks on / 2 weeks off

Conditions:

Onsite in a remote, mountainous exploration environment with active surface and underground drilling operations

Requirements:

Must pass pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol testing, and comply with all PPE and site safety protocols

We are now recruiting for the position of Advisor, Exploration Drilling with a competitive annual salary of

CAD 83,400- CAD 111,180

. The offered base salary will be determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies, with consideration to internal equity. Bring your expertise in health and safety and help shape a safer, stronger future for our operations.

Apply today

At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion we are dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment.

The expected salary range for this role is CA$83,400 -111,180 . This range is tied to the British Columbia market for jobs performed in British Columbia. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s pay history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about pay history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.

We believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together. Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. If you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply – we’d love to hear from you!