Team Leader (Yellowknife, NT) Monday to Friday (Home Every Night)

Orica Limited; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in mining services is looking for a Team Leader located in Yellowknife, NT. This role involves ensuring timely product delivery while adhering to safety procedures. The ideal candidate will have a Class 3 driver's license, at least 2 years of commercial driving experience, and strong communication skills. You will manage day-to-day operations and maintain safety and compliance standards. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Medical on the first day of work

Dental on the first day of work

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years commercial driving experience required.
• Ability to lift/carry frequently 45-50 lbs in a safe manner.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety inspections on truck and equipment.
• Deliver products to customers within established routes.
• Complete necessary paperwork complying with company procedures.

Skills

Class 3 Driver's license

Commercial tandem straight truck experience

Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Outlook)

Clean Driver's abstract

Job description

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Team Leader (Yellowknife, NT) Monday to Friday (Home Every Night)

Date: 7 Aug 2025

Company: Orica

About Orica

Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

Orica has been recognized as one of the top companies for women to work for in the transportation industry by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) in 2023 and 2024.

About the role

The Team Lead is a customer facing position that must ensure product delivery takes place on a timely basis following all established safety procedures while taking a proactive approach that is focused on safe vehicle & site operation and product handling procedures. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day operations of the site office.

Schedule: Monday to Friday (Home Every Night)

(Occasional evenings and weekends depending on client needs)

What you will be doing

• Perform safety pre/post trip inspections on truck and equipment to company safety standards
• Ensure the cleanliness of Orica vehicles at all times, inside and out.
• Must be able to lift/carry 45-50 lbs. frequently in a safe manner.
• Must be able to push/pull 50-250 lbs. frequently in a safe manner.
• Must be able to perform frequent bending, twisting, kneeling, and squatting.
• Must be able to perform frequent reaching over the shoulder, waist level, and from the floor.
• Ability to use a dolly and/ or power jack to deliver the product to customers while loading and unloading the truck with the product and adhering to all safety regulations.
• Complete fully and accurately all necessary paperwork in compliance with company procedures, and government regulations.
• Deliver product to scheduled customers within established routes in an efficient and professional manner.
• Ability to maneuver on the road and on customer property in a safe manner.
• Ability to familiarize with relevant Orica products and their associated unique handling characteristics.
• Assist with incoming stock and rotate inventory as required.
• Compile shipping paperwork for road freight .

What you will bring

• Class 3 Driver's liense
• Clean Driver's abstract
• Minimum 2yrs commercial tandem straight truck experience both on and off road
• Proficient in MS Office with emphasis on Excel and Outlook.

How you shape and influence others

* Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility
* Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
* Solid interpersonal & communication skills
* Self-aware and open to feedback
* Work effectively across teams
* Able to work independently with only targeted supervision
* Productive without compromising quality
* Highly reliable and motivated to excel

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Benefits (Full Time Employees)

• Medical on the first day worked. Basic module paid by the employer.
• Dental on the first day worked. Basic module paid by the employer.
• Life, Disability and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Retirement / Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
• Holidays - twelve nationally and/or provincially recognized holidays per calendar year
• Paid Time Off

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

Orica is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where our people feel engaged, respected, and connected.

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica. Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process. All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made.