General Surface Labourer

Barminco

Dease Lake

On-site

CAD 33,000 - 44,000

Full time

7 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

no-wait extended health and dental

camp accommodations and meals

matching RRSP program after 3-months

charter travel from various hubs

Job summary

Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. is seeking a General Surface Labourer for the Red Chris Mine in northern British Columbia.

This entry-level role supports waste management, yard and warehouse tasks, tool operation, and safety equipment maintenance on a 14/14 FIFO rotation (12-hour days). Responsibilities include waste handling, material movement with an Integrated Tool, and assisting surface and warehouse teams while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Valid Class 5 driver’s licence with manual transmission experience preferred.
Experience with mine/site safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Telehandler/Integrated Tool licence or competency preferred.
Experience operating an Integrated Tool or telehandler is desirable.
Must be physically capable of manual handling and yard work.

Responsibilities

Maintain the General Waste Area (GWA) in a clean, organized, and compliant manner.
Sort, segregate, and manage waste streams per site safety requirements.
Operate an Integrated Tool (telehandler) to move bins and materials.
Assist with waste removal and yard operations.
Maintain waste handling equipment and report hazards.

Skills

Radio etiquette

Communication

Team collaboration

Manual handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Integrated Tool (telehandler)

Gas monitors

Job description

The Opportunity:Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. has an exciting opportunity for General Surface Labourers at the Red Chris Mine in northern British Columbia. Working a FIFO rotation of 14-shifts on and 14-shifts off (12 hour days).

Reporting to the Project Manager or designate, initially based on the surface, the General Surface Labourer is responsible for supporting safe and efficient site operations through effective waste management, yard and warehouse support, Integrated Tool operation, and maintenance of critical safety equipment.

This role contributes directly to Barminco’s strategic objectives by promoting strong safety standards, environmental compliance, operational readiness, and effective resource management at site level by ensuring surface areas, materials, tools, and monitoring equipment are maintained to Barminco standards. This is an entry level position with opportunity for growth within the Company.

Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Maintain the General Waste Area (GWA) in a clean, organised, and compliant manner.
Sort, segregate, and manage non-hazardous and hazardous waste streams in accordance with site environmental and safety requirements.
Material handling operating an Integrated Tool (telehandler) to move bins, pallets, and materials within the GWA and yard areas.
Assist with scheduled clean-ups and ad‑hoc waste removal across surface areas.
Identify and report environmental or safety hazards related to waste handling.

Yardperson & Surface Labour Support

Maintain yard areas in a safe, tidy, and operationally efficient condition.
Assist with movement, storage, and organisation of materials and equipment.
Support warehouse activities as required, including receiving, organising, issuing stock and cycle counts.
Carry out general labouring tasks to support site operations.
Seasonal Tasks: Removing snow, salting, or managing landscaping duties during changing seasons.

Gas Monitor Issuing & Maintenance

Issue gas monitors to underground personnel in accordance with site procedures.
Track and manage gas monitor allocation using site‑approved logs or systems.
Clean, inspect, charge, and perform basic functional checks on gas monitoring equipment.
Identify faulty or damaged monitors and elevate for repair or replacement.
Maintain orderly storage and charging stations for gas monitoring equipment.
Assist in cleaning/maintaining mine cap lamps, self-rescuers and respirators in clean and working manner

Bit Sharpening & Tool Support

Perform bit sharpening tasks in accordance with training and safety procedures.
Inspect tools for wear or damage and report issues as required.

Safety, Compliance & Teamwork

Comply with all Barminco safety, health, environmental, and procedural requirements.
Actively participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and site training.
Operate the Integrated Tool and all equipment in accordance with training, licences, and site procedures.
Work cooperatively with operations, warehouse, and underground teams.
Maintain accurate records and demonstrate accountability for assigned equipment and areas.
Perform thorough pre-starts on any vehicle/equipment being used.
Other duties may be assigned by your Supervisor, as required.

Skills and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required
Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 driver’s licence with manual transmission experience preferred.
Proven track record of consistently complying with mine site safety standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including contributing to a safe work environment for others.
Previous related experience in remote mining environment, construction, waste management, or a similar labour-intensive field preferred.
Preference given to candidates with Telehandler / Integrated Tool licence or competency.
Previous mine site or industrial safety training (WHMIS, TDG, LOTO, etc) preferred.
Experience operating an Integrated Tool (telehandler), or the ability and willingness to successfully complete required training.
Physically capable of manual handling, yard work, and waste management tasks in an industrial environment.
Good organizational skills with the ability to manage equipment issuing and storage.
Demonstrated competence in the safe and effective operations of various hand and power tools.
Ability to follow procedures and take direction, in English, both written and verbal, from supervisors.
Prior experience working both independently and within a team in a fast‑paced, rapidly changing, cross-cultural environment with high degree of professionalism and self‑motivation.
Able to effectively prioritize workload to meet operational deadlines.
Must have good radio etiquette and strong communications skills
Ability to build and maintain a professional and courteous relationship with employees, subcontractors, the client and all other personnel
Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Prior experience operating an Integrated Tool, telehandler, or similar mobile equipment is preferred.
Preference provided to candidates with experience in mining, construction, industrial, or heavy-labour environments.
Exposure to waste management, yard operations, or warehouse support preferred.
Experience handling or maintaining safety equipment (e.g., gas monitors) beneficial to candidates for this role.
Ability to meet site medical and fitness-for-work requirements.

Work Conditions

Ability to do shift camp work on a rotational basis, typically the rotations are 2 weeks on site (minimum 12-hour days), followed by 2 weeks off – working statutory holidays as they fall within the rotation
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to communicate, sit, stand, walk, climb, reach, push/pull, manipulate objects and work in awkward positions
Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds
Manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required
Extreme weather conditions
Noise level in the work environment is moderate to high

What we offer:Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. can offer you a role where you will be challenged and valued for your skills and experience. You will also have the opportunity to develop and grow your career.

We offer competitive wages, no-wait extended health and dental benefits, charter travel from various hubs, camp accommodations and meals. We also offer a matching RRSP program after a 3-month waiting period.