Millwright – Lead Hand

Artemis Gold Inc.; Vanderhoof; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; 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

BW Gold, a subsidiary of Artemis Gold Inc., is seeking a Lead Hand to oversee preventative maintenance and repairs across the Blackwater mine site.

This position follows a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation in a remote camp, with 12-hour shifts and a focus on safety leadership and teamwork. The role involves planning maintenance, troubleshooting, and ensuring cost-efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Interprovincial Millwright Trade Certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of related mining experience at a Lead Hand level.
• Ability to work at a remote location camp on a 2 on/2 off rotation.
• Comfortable living in close quarters with the team.
• Ability to sustain performance over 12-hour shifts.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs during shifts.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work in day and night shifts when required.
• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Good computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety leadership and enforce BW Gold safety standards.
• Maintain and repair machinery to meet production targets.
• Follow preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Contribute to weekly and annual maintenance planning.
• Ensure cost-effective preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment as required.
• Attend to breakdowns promptly and efficiently.
• Input into maintenance systems and spare parts programs.
• Work independently and in a team with strong accountability.
• Adhere to health, safety and environmental policies.
• Participate in toolbox meetings and safety topics.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

Interprovincial Millwright Trade Certification

Tools

Maintenance software

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 central British Columbia approximately 160km southwest of Prince George and 450km northeast of Vancouver. The first gold and silver pour at Blackwater was achieved in January 2025 and commercial production was declared on May 1, 2025. Artemis Gold trades on the TSX-V under the symbol ARTG. For more information visit www.artemisgoldinc.com .

Reporting to the Fixed Plant Supervisor’s, Lead Hand is responsible for preventative maintenance. Troubleshoots and makes repairs as required on machinery and equipment throughout the mine site.

Location: Blackwater Mine site

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

Employment Type: Permanent

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate effective safety leadership by addressing and enforcing BW Golds’ safety standards, procedures, and safety systems.


• Ensure that all machinery and equipment are maintained and repaired as necessary so that the mine operates efficiently and that production targets are achieved.


• Follow preventative and predictive maintenance programs.


• Provide input into planning weekly and annual maintenance.


• Ensure preventative maintenance is carried out in a cost-effective manner.


• Troubleshoot and repair equipment and machinery as required.


• Ensure that all breakdowns are attended to immediately.


• Provide input into the development and updating of preventative maintenance systems, spare parts programs, maintenance practices and infrastructure issues.


• Work independently and Work in a team environment to a high level of accountability and be able to build strong team relationships.


• Ensure that health & safety and environmental policies are strictly adhered to.


• Regularly participate in health & safety topics at toolbox meetings.


• Ensure JSA’s, SOP, SWP,and Take 5’s are completed and understood to help identify underlying risks and hazards when carrying out all tasks.


• 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.

Qualifications

• Interprovincial Millwright Trade Certification required.


• Minimum 2 years of related experience in mining industry at a Lead Hand level or equivalent.


• Ability to work at a remote location camp on a 2 weeks on/2 weeks off rotation


• Comfortable working and living in close quarters with the team


• Ability to maintain high levels of performance over 12-hour shift


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


• Ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems.


• Ability to work with minimal supervision.


• Comfortable working between Day & nights shift when required.


• Good oral and written communications skills.


• Good computer skills.

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.