Mine Technician

Baffinland; Clyde River; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and dental coverage

Pension participation

Travel benefits

Site premiums

Job summary

Baffinland is seeking a Mining Technician for its Mary River Mine Site in Nunavut, Canada. In this role, you will ensure safety standards are maintained, conduct survey tasks, and verify data. A diploma in a related field and at least three years of relevant experience are required. The role offers competitive compensation aligned with market conditions, travel benefits, and health/dental coverage. Baffinland encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous Peoples and individuals from underrepresented groups.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of General mining and/or survey and/or ore quality experience.
• Drone pilot license is an asset.
• Physical ability to work outdoors in the arctic environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to work procedures and safety standards.
• Conduct survey tasks for planning and execution.
• Verify, analyze and report on collected data.

Skills

Adaptability/Flexibility

Communication

Initiative/Independence

Teamwork/Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Digital Literacy

Time Management/Organisation

Education

Diploma from a vocational institution

Tools

Microsoft Office

Trimble

Hexagon Minesite or AutoCAD

Survey instruments (GPS, station)

Job description

About Us At Baffinland, we work and live beyond the Arctic Circle, mining iron ore at our Mary River Property, located in the Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut on Baffin Island; one of the world’s most captivating and seldom seen destinations. We are a unique company with a strong management who have amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects through all phases of Inuit consultation, permitting, construction and operation. Our workforce brings together the modern practice of safe, sustainable mining and the enduring value of a traditional culture, which is rapidly advancing. The result is a work and community experience you won’t find anywhere else. We are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company.

Main Accountabilities

• Ensure work procedures are followed and safety standards are adhered to (risk assessments, incident reporting & investigating, policy & procedures review, MOC, etc.) to realize zero incidents or injuries across the team.
• Conduct survey tasks to inform planning and execution: drill hole staking, grade (or level) staking, dig boundary staking, pickups of dig advance and waste rock construction advance and pickups of water levels.
• Conduct sampling activities to inform planning and execution: sample collection, delivery of samples to the on-site laboratory, completing and checking submittal paperwork and entry of assay results to databases.
• Collect field data, including but not limited to: thermistors, water flows, fragmentation photos, quality assurance, quality control of drill hole depths or blast tie-ins, etc.
• Maintain databases for various production and quality data.
• Verify, analyze and report on collected data.

Main Qualifications

• Diploma from a vocational institution (mining technician, geological technician, survey technician).
• Drone pilot license is an asset.
• Minimum three (3) years of General mining and / or survey and / or ore quality experience
• Adaptability/Flexibility skills: Ability to adapt to changes, learn new skills, and take on new challenges.
• Communication skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both written and verbal, for conveying ideas, instructions, and information to colleagues, external parties, and superiors.
• Initiative/ Independence: Ability to work things out without having to be shown too often. Takes responsibility for own time and effectiveness. Alert to opportunities to contribute appropriately without being told. Takes proactive steps to identify and address challenges, propose improvements, and contribute beyond your assigned tasks demonstrates initiative.
• Teamwork/Collaboration skills: Ability to actively participate in a team, encourage co-operation, and be aware of the needs of others. Ability to share information and support other team members, and prioritise team goals over individual goals.
• Attention to Detail skills: Ability to be precise and minimize errors to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Digital Literacy skills: Knowledge of digital tools and technology. Proficient with standard office software such as Microsoft Office, Trimble, Hexagon Minesite or AutoCAD, Epiroc, survey instruments (GPS, station, etc.), field instruments, etc.
• Time Management/Organisation skills: Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize tasks to ensure that work is completed effectively and deadlines are met.
• Physical ability to work outdoors in the arctic environment through all seasons, to walk over broken and uneven ground, to lift up to 25 kg.

Job Location

Mary River Mine Site, NU, Canada

Compensation

Compensation for this position is aligned with Baffinland’s approved compensation framework and current market conditions. Final compensation will be determined based on:

• Relevant education and certifications
• Related training and experience
• Internal equity considerations

This site-based role is eligible for participation in the travel benefits, site premiums, comprehensive health and dental coverage, and pension participation.

Eligibility & Hiring Consideration

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

In accordance with our commitments under the Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreement (IIBA), priority hiring consideration will be given to Inuit candidates and residents of Nunavut, particularly from communities near our operations.

Baffinland is committed to building a diverse workforce and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, and individuals from underrepresented groups.