Surface Operations Trainer

Job no: 986404
Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Brucejack Mine (Stikine, BC)

Welcome to Newmont! 

Newmont has recently acquired Newcrest Mining creating the world’s leading gold mining company.  

With operations around the world, our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities where we operate. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work. We bring out the best in each other, inspiring performance, and a shared belief that what we do matters.  

Our Brucejack operation is now recruiting for a Surface Operations Trainer with a competitive base salary between $105,000- $120,000 dependent on experience, skills, and competencies with consideration to internal equity with an additional short-term incentive of 10%.

Reporting to the Training Superintendent, the Surface Operations Trainer will play a key role in providing both safety and skills training for the Surface Operations employees at Brucejack camp.

Perform following duties, with safety being the number one priority:

• Participate in the development of training and safety modules, policies, and standard operating procedures for the Surface Operations department.
• Develop checklists and operating training manuals for both stationary and mobile equipment.
• Maintain and update training and development materials and programs for the Surface Operations department.
• Develop and promote safety practices within the Surface Operations team.
• Assist the superintendents in establishing measurable goals and competency levels for each position and trainee.
• Conduct in-classroom training sessions.
• Provide trainees with timely feedback, coaching and mentoring.
• Maintain training documentation and ensure that records are kept up to date.
• Maintain a surface training registry.
• Ensure training activities and frequency are conducted in accordance with safety regulations and established standards.
• Conduct annual training needs analysis and updates.
• Assist superintendents and supervisors identify talent, develop career pathways, and provide progressive training to maintain skilled employees.
• Participate in root cause analysis and incident investigation as required.
• Write clear & concise work procedures.

What we offer: 

We are committed to ensuring that our team members are kept healthy and safe. To achieve this, we provide comfortable on-site accommodations with private washrooms, including excellent 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 including a golf simulator, high-intensity fitness classes, yoga classes, seasonal snowshoeing, and hiking groups. You will also have access to a fully equipped music room while on site.     

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  
• Competitive Benefits and Registered Retirement Savings Plan matching program 
• 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:

Position requirements include, but are not limited to:  

• Possess Train the Trainer or Registered professional trainer (RPT) qualifications.
• Knowledge of surface equipment and operations, with a minimum of 10 years experience operating equipment.
• Excellent classroom training and presentation skills, with a minimum of 5 years experience as a trainer.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook & Teams programs) are required. Experience with Learning Management Systems such as SAP SuccessFactors or Vista would be an asset.
• Experienced in writing and developing procedures is required.
• Knowledge of industrial hygiene and familiarity with the BC Mines Acts & Regulations.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills with the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Additional Information

• Work at remote location (camp) on a 14 days on/14 days off rotation
• Able to pass a pre-employment medical screening.
• Must be able to lift/move up to 50lbs throughout a work shift.
• Be able maintain high levels of performance over 12-hour shifts.
• Able to work in areas of extreme weather conditions.
• Able to work in close quarters with a team.

Our Commitment to You 

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Underpinned by our values of Safety, Sustainability, Integrity, Responsibility and Inclusion, our commitment is to respect 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.  

If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, submit your application through our website before the advertised closing date. 

Advertised: 23 Apr 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: 07 May 2024 Pacific Daylight Time

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