Boom Truck Operator

Artemis Gold - Blackwater Project; Vanderhoof; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

RRSP Matching

Extended Health, Dental & Vision Care

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Program

Job summary

Artemis Gold - Blackwater Project is hiring a Boom Truck Operator for our Blackwater Mine site in BC. The role requires safety leadership, crane and boom truck operation, and outdoor work in all weather.

You will maintain equipment, perform inspections, and coordinate with the team on lifting plans. We seek a candidate with a Red Seal Boom Truck Operator, 5+ years of drilling/completions truck driving, and a valid Class 1 license.

Qualifications

• Red Seal – Boom Truck Operator required.
• Minimum 5 years experience with drilling or completions truck driving.
• Valid class 1 license and acceptable driver’s abstract.
• Ability to operate other small equipment.
• Be prepared to actively participate in positive and safe working atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety leadership and enforce BW Gold safety standards.
• Safely operate boom truck and cranes for loading/unloading.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Maintain and secure equipment per policies and procedures.
• Report deficiencies and complete inspections and lift plans.

Skills

Team player

Safety focus

Attention to detail

Education

Red Seal – Boom Truck Operator

Class 1 license

Fall Protection Certification

Confined Space Certification

Aerial Platform Work Certification

Tools

Small equipment operation

Boom truck operation

Crane operation

Job description

Overview

BW Gold is a wholly owned subsidiary of Artemis Gold Inc (“Artemis”). Artemis Gold is a well-financed, growth-oriented gold development company with a strong financial capacity aimed at creating shareholder value through the identification, acquisition, and development of gold properties in mining-friendly jurisdictions. The Company's current focus is the Blackwater Mine in centralBritish Columbiaapproximately 160km southwest ofPrince Georgeand 450km northeast ofVancouver. The first gold and silver pour at Blackwater was achieved inJanuary 2025and commercial production was declared onMay 1, 2025. Artemis Gold trades on the TSX-V under the symbol ARTG. For more information visitwww.artemisgoldinc.com.

Reporting to the Supervisor – Infrastructrure, the Boom Truck Operator is responsible for safely operating the boom truck and cranes for loading, unloading, lifting and lowering of materials and equipment.

Location: Blackwater Mine site - located 160 km southwest of Prince George, BC.

Schedule: Two (2) Weeks On – Two (2) Weeks Off Rotation

Employment Type: Permanent

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Demonstrate effective safety leadership by addressing and enforcing BW Golds safety standards, procedures, and safety systems.
• Safely operate boom truck and cranes for loading, unloading, lifting and lowering of materials and equipment.
• Work and operate outdoors in all weather conditions, including rain, fog, and winter conditions.
• Clean, maintain and secure all equipment as per company policies and procedures.
• Maintain lifting gear in good working condition and report any deficiencies.
• Complete pre-shift and post-shift inspections and lifting plans and report deficiencies to supervisor.
• Hook up truck and trailer(s) as needed: deck off
• Communicate effectively with team and supervisor via hand signals and radio communications.
• Maintain awareness of surroundings at all times and report hazards.
• Complete job hazards assessments.
• Operate other small equipment when needed.

Qualifications

• Red seal – Boom Truck Operator

• Minimum 5 years experience with drilling or completions truck driving

• Valid class 1 license and acceptable driver’s abstract

• Ability to operate other small equipment

• Be prepared to actively participate in positive and safe working atmosphere
• Ability to stay alert and pay attention to detail during all hours and weather conditions
• Good hand-eye coordination

• Fall Protection Certification

• Confined Space Certification

• Aerial Platform Work Certification

• Ability to safely climb and access equipment, as well as lift heavy objects up to 50lbs
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently
• Ability to work at a remote location camp on a 2 weeks on/2 weeks off rotation
• May be required to maintain a clean-shaven appearance (i.e. no facial hair) to ensure the safe and effective use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) associated with assigned duties.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• RRSP Matching
• Extended Health, Dental & Vision Care
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Program

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, national origin, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, or any other basis protected by law. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples. Members of Indigenous communities should clearly identify their status on their resume.