Job Summary
Galore Creek Mining Corporation is seeking a Building Specialist to support field operations at the Galore Creek Project in northwest British Columbia. Reporting to the Camp Supervisor, this role is primarily responsible for carrying out proactive and corrective basic maintenance throughout the operating camp(s) while helping to ensure safe and efficient day-to-day operations in accordance with GCMC policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.
The general maintenance responsibilities will primarily be conducted at two remote camps: one road-accessible camp (98-person capacity) and one helicopter-supported camp (160-person capacity). These responsibilities will include basic facility (kitchen, bathroom, and dormitory) maintenance.
Located in the territory of the Tahltan Nation in northwestern British Columbia, Galore Creek is one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper-gold-silver deposits. Galore Creek Mining Corporation (GCMC), a partnership between Newmont Corporation (Newmont) and Teck Resources Limited (Teck), is committed to advancing the asset towards a development decision with meaningful input from the Tahltan Nation and BC regulators. GCMC highly values its long-standing relationship with the Tahltan Nation and continues to implement the 2006 Participation Agreement, including involving the Tahltan Nation in regulatory processes and reviews of environmental performance, and providing preferential contracting and employment opportunities. Working closely with the Tahltan Nation and local communities, we strive for excellence in all our activities, with continuous improvement and responsible practices that contribute to sustainable development.
This position will be based at the Galore Creek project site on a 15 on/13 off rotational basis, inclusive of travel. This rotation is subject to change as the project requires.
The start date for this role is anticipated to be June 2025, and the end date will be approximately October 2025.
More information on the project is available at www.gcmc.ca.
Responsibilities
- Be a courageous safety leader; adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures.
- Safely provide basic camp maintenance following GCMC’s environmental and safety guidelines.
- Perform preventative maintenance and inspections around the camp, including the bear fence, generators, water treatment plant, sewage treatment plant, and trailers.
- Report to the camp supervisor any issues or concerns regarding camp maintenance.
- Keep detailed records of all maintenance performed in the camp.
- Troubleshoot and maintain furnaces, hot water tanks, propane systems, fuel systems, incinerators, appliances, kitchen equipment, dishwashers, washers, and dryers.
- Intermediate plumbing skills for general building repairs and inspection.
- Intermediate carpentry skills for general building repairs and construction of small structures.
- Patch, paint, and maintain interior and exterior surfaces.
- Repair drywall, flooring, doors, and windows.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and workspaces in good working order.
- A understanding of Maintain Sewage Rotating Biological Contactor (RBC) Systems as well as field and lagoon systems and water treatment plants.
Qualification
- High school diploma or equivalent experience.
- A minimum of 5+ years' of operational experience in camp maintenance and construction.
- Certified trade skills and WHMIS certification are preferred
- Experience working with tablets for asset management and data collection is an asset.
- Certified trade skills and WHMIS certification are preferred.
- Experience working with and around large mobile equipment such as forklifts and bobcats.
- A water or wastewater operator's ticket is a strong asset.
- Training in water quality testing is a strong asset.
- Hold a valid, non-restricted Class 5 driver’s license.
- Ability to work in remote terrain, uneven surfaces, and all-weather conditions.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.