Team Lead, Site Maintenance

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 Red Chris

Our Red Chris Mine, located in the heart of Northern British Columbia on the traditional territory of the Tahltan Nation. A short distance from Iskut and Dease Lake, Our fly-in, fly-out site offers access from various points across British Columbia and Alberta. Red Chris currently operates as an open-pit copper and gold mine with a promising future to transition to a high-value underground block cave operation. To learn more about the Red Chris Block Cave project, visit our Virtual Open House

At Red Chris, we prioritize the health, safety, and comfort of our team. Our accommodations include reliable Wi-Fi, nutritious meals, recreational facilities, a well-equipped gym with fitness classes, and access to on-site counselling. We offer competitive salaries, retirement savings matching, transportation and PPE allowances, and opportunities for career development. Our workplace is drug- and alcohol-free, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member is empowered to take initiative, care for one another, and contribute to our collective success.

Your Impact

As Team Lead, Site Maintenance, you will play a key leadership role in overseeing daily road maintenance operations at Red Chris. This position is critical to maintaining safe and efficient access across the site by managing Tahltan Nation Development Corporation (TNDC) road maintenance crews, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and contributing to the operational success of our surface infrastructure. This role directly replaces the previous Lead and supports continuity in critical road maintenance functions.

As part of our team, you will:

- Supervise daily road maintenance activities performed by TNDC crews, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to standard.

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and contractors to plan and prioritize work scopes aligned with site schedules and operational needs.

- Monitor road conditions and lead timely responses to weather events, damage, or safety concerns affecting road usability.

- Conduct regular inspections and contribute to surface infrastructure upkeep (e.g., signage, berms, ditching).

- Support safe equipment operations, ensuring TNDC crews are working in compliance with site policies and procedures.

- Coordinate reporting, materials, and equipment availability to meet road maintenance objectives.

- Promote a strong safety culture by participating in field leadership, safety meetings, and incident investigations.

- Mentor TNDC operators and provide performance feedback in partnership with the Superintendent, Site Maintenance.

- Support surface maintenance-related projects as required by the department.

Prerequisites for your success in this role

- Red Seal certification in a relevant trade (e.g., Heavy Equipment Technician, Millwright, or equivalent) is considered an asset.

- 3–5 years of supervisory or team lead experience, ideally in heavy civil, road maintenance, or mining operations.

- Experience working with Indigenous contractors or First Nations partnerships is considered a strong asset.

- Proven understanding of road-building standards, surface drainage, and safe operation of heavy equipment.

- Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.

- Strong commitment to safety, operational excellence, and team collaboration.

- Proficiency in MS Office, with familiarity in SAP or similar CMMS considered an asset.

Your Work Environment

Location:Red Chris Mine Site in Dease Lake, BC

Schedule: 15x13 Conditions: Work is primarily site-based in a processing plant environment with close interaction with cross-functional teams Requirements: Must comply with Newmont’s safety protocols and site-specific requirements. PPE usage is mandatory on site.

Why Join Newmont

At Newmont, we’re committed to building an inclusive, respectful, and high-performance workplace. You’ll join a world-class team where your expertise directly supports safe, efficient, and sustainable mining operations.

We offer a competitive compensation package with an annual base salary of CAD $103,300 – $137,700, plus a 15% Short Term Incentive. Final offers are determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity.

Be part of a purpose-driven organization where your work matters. 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$103,300-137,700 . 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!