Underground Welder
Job Description
Workplace Type: Onsite
Closing Date:
About Newmont
At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization, and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.
About Brucejack
Our Brucejack Gold Mine, a high-grade underground mine in beautiful northern British Columbia, is located approximately 65 kilometres north of Stewart. Brucejack is a fly-in/fly-out operation with pick-up points across Western Canada, making it easy for people from different places to join us. We work closely with local First Nations communities including the Nisga’a, Tahltan, Gitanyow, and Gitxsan, to build respectful partnerships and celebrate our shared community.
As a member of the Brucejack family, we put your health, comfort, and safety first. You’ll stay in private rooms with individual washrooms, enjoy balanced meals prepared by our exceptional culinary team, and have access to a 24-hour snack and sandwich bar. We also have plenty of ways for you to relax and stay active, with a gym, fitness classes, a golf simulator, and seasonal activities like snowshoeing and hiking. For creative downtime, our music room is a fully equipped space where you can play or listen to music. Our Brucejack Recreation Committee, run by employees on a volunteer basis, organizes activities and events to make camp life fun and bring people together. The committee also plans holiday decorations, charity raffles, and outdoor events, helping create a warm and friendly community.
Your impact
You will play a critical role in keeping underground mobile equipment safe, reliable, and production-ready. Your welding expertise directly supports continuous operations, minimizes downtime, and reinforces a strong safety culture across the site.
As part of our team you will
- Perform layout, fitting, cutting, welding, and fabrication on mobile assets
- Inspect and repair structural components on underground equipment
- Follow site safety standards, OH&S regulations, and safe work practices
- Support troubleshooting of equipment issues related to structural integrity
- Collaborate with technicians, operators, and planners to maintain fleet readiness
- Mentor apprentices and contribute to team development
- Work across shifts and conditions in a safety-first environment
Prerequisites for your success in this role
- Red Seal Welder certification
- Proven underground mining experience
- Strong commitment to safety and compliance
- Experience with mobile mining equipment (e.g., drills, trucks, scoops)
- Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and physically demanding conditions
- Valid driver’s license and ability to work rotational shifts at a remote site
- Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills
Your work environment
- Underground mining operation supporting mobile asset reliability
- Remote camp-based role with rotational 12-hour shifts
- Physically demanding conditions including confined spaces and variable environments
- Collaborative, safety-driven team culture focused on performance and accountability
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.
The expected hourly rate for this role is CA$63.35. This range is tied to the British Columbia market for jobs performed in British Columbia. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s pay history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about pay history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.
We believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together. Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. 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!