Barminco Hemlo Maintenance Foreperson

Perenti Global Limited; Marathon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining services company near Marathon, Ontario, seeks a Maintenance Foreperson to oversee maintenance personnel and ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has a technical diploma, valid Mechanical/Trades License, and extensive underground mining experience. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health and medical benefits

Travel allowance

Meals and camp accommodations

Qualifications

• Commitment to working safely while ensuring the safety of others.
• Minimum 10 years of underground mining experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance personnel to ensure safety and task completion.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules and ensure production targets are met.
• Monitor and maintain accurate documentation and service records.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Cross-cultural understanding

Education

Technical diploma or degree in Maintenance/Mechanics

Valid Mechanical/Trades License

Job description

Overview

Barminco forms part of the Perenti Group, a diversified global mining services company. Barminco can offer you opportunities to take your career to the next level as one of the world's largest hard-rock underground mining companies, with operations in Australia and across the globe. The Perenti Group operates across a wide range of mining sectors and offers unique career progression opportunities.

The Opportunity:

Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Foreperson to join our team at the Hemlo Operations near Marathon, Ontario.

• Working a rotation of 14-shifts on and 14-days off
• Shifts are days only

This position is a drive-in/drive-out, or fly-in/fly-out role if you reside outside the Marathon/Manitouwadge, Ontario area.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, the successful candidate will be responsible for their safety and the safety of their co-workers while providing supervision to maintenance personnel, ensuring planned maintenance and servicing of site mobile equipment is carried out efficiently and safely using sound judgement to maximize production capability.
• Ensure compliance with all Barminco policies, procedures, statutory regulations, and work instructions.
• Maintain a strong and regular presence across workshop and underground areas to monitor safety, task completion, and work quality.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules planned and breakdown repairs, and equipment availability in collaboration with Maintenance Superintendents and Planners.
• Provide clear work objectives, expectations, and performance standards to maintenance personnel.
• Ensure required manpower, tools, and equipment are in place to meet production targets and cost plans.
• Oversee training and competency development to ensure employees are properly equipped to work safely and effectively.
• Monitor and maintain accurate documentation, including work orders, inspections, and service records.
• Develop and uphold workshop standards, specifications, and maintenance systems aimed at reducing risk and operational variation.
• Track and analyze maintenance KPIs, equipment history, and costs to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Support risk assessments, audits, incident investigations (ICAM), and ensure statutory inspections are completed and recorded.
• Promote and maintain a culture of continuous improvement across all maintenance functions.
• Support budgeting efforts by tracking expenditures and flagging variances to the Project Manager and Maintenance Superintendent.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as reviewed and assigned upon hire.

Qualifications

• Commitment to working safely while ensuring the safety of others
• Technical diploma, degree or similar qualification in Maintenance/Mechanics field
• Valid Mechanical/Trades License, preferably a 421A Red Seal certification
• Minimum 10 years of underground mining experience
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory role
• Experience in conventional and mechanized mining
• Strong communication, organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment

Physical Demands

• Frequently exposed to underground conditions including humidity, reduced lighting, noise, dirt, uneven terrain
• Regularly required to walk, stand, and navigate uneven terrain in an underground environment
• Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, and access confined or elevated spaces as required
• Frequent bending/twisting during inspecting equipment
• Able to complete both fine and gross motor tasks with both hands
• Maintain a seated position at a computer desk for varying times throughout the shift

What we offer

Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. provides a challenging and rewarding work environment where your skills and experience are valued. We support career development and growth opportunities within our team.

Our compensation package includes a competitive salary, RRSP, health and medical benefits, travel allowance, meals and camp accommodations near Marathon, Ontario.

Note: Selected candidates will have to successfully complete a pre-employment Fit for Duty medical which including alcohol and drug screening.

How to Apply

Start your application by clicking on the 'Apply' button.

Please include copies of your Ontario Underground Common Core Modular Training Transcript and all other certifications you may have that is relevant to the role you are applying for.

Barminco is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and encourages applications from individuals of all abilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates throughout every stage of the selection process.

We look forward to reviewing your application, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.