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About Red Chris
Our Red Chris Mine, located in the heart of Northern British Columbia on the traditional territory of the Tahltan Nation. A short distance from Iskut and Dease Lake, Our fly-in, fly-out site offers access from various points across British Columbia and Alberta. Red Chris currently operates as an open-pit copper and gold mine with a promising future to transition to a high-value underground block cave operation. To learn more about the Red Chris Block Cave project, visit our Virtual Open House.
At Red Chris, we prioritize the health, safety, and comfort of our team. Our accommodations include reliable Wi-Fi, nutritious meals, recreational facilities, a well-equipped gym with fitness classes, and access to on-site counselling. We offer competitive salaries, retirement savings matching, transportation and PPE allowances, and opportunities for career development. Our workplace is drug- and alcohol-free, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member is empowered to take initiative, care for one another, and contribute to our collective success.
Purpose
Our Red Chris operation is now recruiting for the position of Mine Equipment Trainer with a competitive base salary between $110,000-$120,000 dependant on experience, skills, and qualifications. The offered base salary will be determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills and competencies with consideration to internal equity.
We are seeking an individual for a Fly In, Fly Out opportunity working on a two weeks in, two weeks out rotation.
The Mine Equipment Trainer is pivotal in promoting a culture of safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement within open-pit mining operations. Reporting to the Mine Training Coordinator, this role executes the strategic training vision by developing and implementing competency-based training programs tailored to the unique demands of open-pit environments. Collaborating with departments such as Mine Operations, Mobile Maintenance, Health and Safety, and Human Resources, the trainer ensures that training initiatives align with organizational goals, regulatory standards, and community engagement objectives.
Essential Duties
- Act as a visible safety leader by embedding safety principles into all training activities and promoting zero tolerance for unsafe practices.
- Collaborate with the Mine Training Coordinator to align training programs with operational and strategic goals, ensuring measurable outcomes.
- Conduct competency-based assessments to identify skill gaps and deliver tailored training programs for open-pit equipment operators.
- Develop and deliver training plans and materials.
- Track and report training program KPIs to evaluate effectiveness and recommend improvements, achieving compliance rates and training hours aligned with site goals.
- Maintain accurate training records and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, including provincial safety requirements.
- Foster collaboration across departments, building strong relationships to align training initiatives with operational objectives.
- Mentor and support operators, fostering a culture of continuous learning, inclusion, and professional growth.
- Support cross-departmental initiatives, including sustainability and safety projects, to integrate training programs with evolving operational needs.
- Identify and implement innovative training solutions to address challenges, ensuring alignment with industry best practices
Training & Experience
- 3–5 years of experience in training or supervisory roles within open-pit mining operations.
- Expertise in operating or training on equipment, including drills, shovels, haul trucks, dozers, graders, and water trucks.
- Haul truck training experience (asset).
- High school diploma or equivalent (required).
- Mine Supervisor Certification or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe (required).
- Strong communication, mentoring, and interpersonal skills to effectively develop and support personnel.
- Proven ability to deliver competency-based training aligned with organizational goals.
- Leadership skills with experience fostering inclusive and culturally competent learning environments.
- Knowledge of mining regulations, safety standards, and workplace agreements.
- Proficiency in SAP SuccessFactors (LMS), Power BI, Articulate 360, and MS Office tools, or willingness to learn.
- Familiarity with instructional design methodologies and blended learning strategies.
- Willingness to obtain Train-the-Trainer certification within a specified timeframe.
- Technical problem-solving skills to address training and operational challenges.
- Experience tracking and reporting KPIs for training program effectiveness and compliance.
- Willingness to spend time in the field for hands-on training and assessment.
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
Working Conditions
At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion we are dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment.
For our Red Chris employees, we also offer a competitive and inclusive benefits package to support the physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing of employees. This role will be eligible for various benefits, including: medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; health care spending account; life, accidental death and dismemberment, and critical illness insurance; short-term and long-term disability; RRSP; employee assistance program (EAP); wellbeing reimbursement program; tuition reimbursement; and paid time off. All bonuses and benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms, and may be modified or terminated at Newmont’s sole discretion.
If you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply – we’d love to hear from you!