Welcome to Newcrest!
Newcrest is one of the world's largest gold mining companies. As a global business, we aim to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work.
We recognize that our different backgrounds and perspectives help us find better ways to: solve problems; attract and retain the best people; explore, develop, and produce more gold safely and profitably; and help make Newcrest a better place to work.
The Brucejack Mine is an operating underground gold and silver mine and is considered one of the highest-grade operating gold mines in the world. It is located 65 kilometers north of the town of Stewart in northern British Columbia.
The Opportunity:
We currently have a number of temporary employment opportunities for a Rope Access Technician in our winter seasonal snow removal team supporting the success of the Brucejack Mine in Northwestern, British Columbia.
The Rope Access Technicians on our Snow Removal Team have an important role in ensuring the safe, efficient high angle snow hazard removal from our camp buildings and operational infrastructure at the Brucejack Mine. The position also ensures compliance with all company Health & Safety and other relevant policies and regulations.
The successful candidate will perform the following duties, with safety being the number one priority:
- Snow Hazard Removal at heights.
- Implement proper Rope Access procedures for all rope access projects.
- Snow clearing from AWP.
- Daily Equipment and Rigging Inspections.
- Implementing and following the Field Safety program.
- Daily Hazard reporting.
- Monitoring weather conditions and related operational hazards.
- Assisting with the maintenance of plant infrastructure and communications towers.
- Other duties and responsibilities to support the success of the Brucejack Mine.
What we offer:
We are committed to ensuring that our team members are kept healthy and safe. To achieve this, we provide comfortable camp accommodations, as well as balanced meals prepared by our culinary team.
Team members can expect access to TV and Wi-Fi, our on-site gym, and a variety of recreational activities.
All our team members are also rewarded with a host of great benefits, including:
- Travel allowance and arrangements made for transportation to and from site
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications
- Ongoing training with continuous growth and development opportunities
It is important to note that the safety and wellbeing of our team is our top priority. As such, we promote a drug and alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
About You:
The successful candidate will perform the following duties, with safety being the number one priority:
- Snow Hazard Removal at heights.
- Implement proper Rope Access procedures for all rope access projects.
- Snow clearing from AWP.
- Daily Equipment and Rigging Inspections.
- Implementing and following the Field Safety program.
- Daily Hazard reporting.
- Monitoring weather conditions and related operational hazards.
- Assisting with the maintenance of plant infrastructure and communications towers.
- Other duties and responsibilities to support the success of the Brucejack Mine.
Our commitment to you:
At Newcrest, we hold core values that focus on caring about people, working together, and achieving a high-performance culture through innovation and problem-solving.
Newcrest’s commitment to diversity and inclusion respects both the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.
Newcrest promotes a drug and alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
Next Steps:
If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, submit your application online before the advertised application closing date.
IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING NEW CHALLENGE, JOIN NEWCREST AND THE BRUCEJACK MINE TODAY!