Waste Management Operator

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

The purpose of the Waste Management Operator is to safely and effectively manage and operate all aspects of waste-management while reporting within the guidelines of applicable regulations and the site Waste Management Plan. This includes, but is not limited to, the proper operation of the incinerator and maintaining plant components.

This is an opportunity to contribute to the Surface Operations Department by playing a key role in protecting the environment through the responsible management of waste, while helping make the mining industry more sustainable.

As Part of Our Team You Will

- Receive all waste streams from site. Perform waste sorting, segregation and bulk/consolidation;

- Maintain the waste management laydown area in a safe and orderly fashion, in accordance with the Waste Management Plan;

- Label all waste for storage or transport, in accordance with WHMIS, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, and site requirements;

- Perform audits on existing procedures/protocols, and provide recommendations on improving system operations and addressing safety concerns;

- Package outgoing shipments of waste properly and ensuring regulatory paperwork is completed, accurate, and included. Fill out all waste manifests for offsite shipping;

- Operate incinerator as per specifications.

- Complete daily inspections of incinerator;

- Place and compact waste materials, and place cover material in the landfill;

- Place contaminated soil in designated waste bin;

- Coach Colleagues in proper waste handling;

- Track all movement of waste on site in a waste inventory;

- Prepare all waste backhauls and deliver loads to hauler as needed;

- Monitor wood burning process;

- Help with dewatering using 2/4/6 inches pumps;

- Perform other relevant duties as required.

Prerequisites for Your Success in This Role

- Knowledge and understanding of waste management process;

- Previous experience in waste management at a remote industrial location;

- Experience with packaging, labelling and tracking hazardous and dangerous goods;

- Knowledge of workplace safety, including WHMIS;

- Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures;

- Strong verbal and written communication skills (English);

- Strong computer software skills (i.e., spreadsheet and data base tracking/monitoring applications);

- Analytical and problem solving skills;

- Demonstrated time management and decision making skills;

- Working knowledge of an eco-waste solutions incinerator is an asset;

- Cross cultural awareness with an understanding and sensitivity of the challenges associated with differences in cultural and economic backgrounds;

- Ability to lift/move up to 50lbs throughout a work shift;

- Ability to maintain high levels of performance over 12 hour shifts;

- Class 5 Driver’s Licence (class 3 is an asset);

- Certificate in Transpiration of Dangerous Goods (TDG) is an asset;

- Skid-steer experience is an asset;

- Experience using incinerator is an asset.

Your Work Environment

Location:

Brucejack Camp (fly-in/fly-out).

Schedule: Rotational (typically 13 days on / 13 days off + travel).

Conditions:

Surface mining environment with exposure to extreme weather.

Additional:

Must pass a pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol screening. Newmont promotes a drug- and alcohol-free work environment.

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.

We are offering a competitive hourly wage of CA$40.02 hourly . This wage 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!