Millwright – Lead Hand
- Vanderhoof, BC
- On-site
- Posted Sep 28, 2026
- 1 position
$62 / hour
Opens an external site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Apply by
- Oct 20, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
Job summary
Lead preventative and predictive maintenance, troubleshoot and repair mine-site machinery, and respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to support efficient operations and production targets. Promote safety and environmental compliance, contribute to maintenance planning and systems, and work accountably with the team.
Job details
Overview BW Gold is a wholly owned subsidiary of Artemis Gold Inc (“Artemis”). Artemis Gold is a well-financed, growth-oriented gold development company with a strong financial capacity aimed at creating shareholder value through the identification, acquisition, and development of gold properties in mining-friendly jurisdictions. The Company's current focus is the Blackwater Mine in central British Columbia approximately 160km southwest of Prince George and 450km northeast of Vancouver. The first gold and silver pour at Blackwater was achieved in January 2025 and commercial production was declared on May 1, 2025. Artemis Gold trades on the TSX-V under the symbol ARTG. For more information visit www.artemisgoldinc.com . Reporting to the Fixed Plant Supervisor’s, Lead Hand is responsible for preventative maintenance. Troubleshoots and makes repairs as required on machinery and equipment throughout the mine site. Location: Blackwater Mine site Schedule: Two (2) Weeks On – Two (2) Weeks Off Rotation Employment Type: Permanent Responsibilities Demonstrate effective safety leadership by addressing and enforcing BW Golds’ safety standards, procedures, and safety systems. Ensure that all machinery and equipment are maintained and repaired as necessary so that the mine operates efficiently and that production targets are achieved. Follow preventative and predictive maintenance programs. Provide input into planning weekly and annual maintenance. Ensure preventative maintenance is carried out in a cost-effective manner. Troubleshoot and repair equipment and machinery as required. Ensure that all breakdowns are attended to immediately. Provide input into the development and updating of preventative maintenance systems, spare parts programs, maintenance practices and infrastructure issues. Work independently and Work in a team environment to a high level of accountability and be able to build strong team relationships. Ensure that health & safety and environmental policies are strictly adhered to. Regularly participate in health & safety topics at toolbox meetings. Ensure JSA’s, SOP, SWP,and Take 5’s are completed and understood to help identify underlying risks and hazards when carrying out all tasks. May be required to maintain a clean-shaven appearance (i.e. no facial hair) to ensure the safe and effective use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) associated with assigned duties. Qualifications Interprovincial Millwright Trade Certification required. Minimum 2 years of related experience in mining industry at a Lead Hand level or equivalent. Ability to work at a remote location camp on a 2 weeks on/2 weeks off rotation Comfortable working and living in close quarters with the team Ability to maintain high levels of performance over 12-hour shift Ability to lift/move up to 50lbs throughout a work shift Ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Comfortable working between Day & nights shift when required. Good oral and written communications skills. Good computer skills. Benefits Paid Time Off RRSP Matching Extended Health, Dental & Vision Care Disability Insurance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Program We are an equal opportunity employer committed to equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, national origin, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, or any other basis protected by law. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples. Members of Indigenous communities should clearly identify their status on their resume.
What you’ll do
Lead preventative and predictive maintenance, troubleshoot and repair mine-site machinery, and respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to support efficient operations and production targets. Promote safety and environmental compliance, contribute to maintenance planning and systems, and work accountably with the team.
Requirements
Requires an Interprovincial Millwright Trade Certification and at least two years of related mining experience at Lead Hand level or equivalent. Candidates must be able to work a remote two-weeks-on/two-weeks-off rotation, perform 12-hour shifts across day and night schedules as needed, lift up to 50 pounds, and communicate and solve problems effectively.
Benefits
• Paid Time Off • RRSP Matching • Extended Health, Dental, And Vision Care • Disability Insurance • Life Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Program
Listed skills
- Teamwork · Preferred
- Problem solving · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
- Troubleshooting · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Preventative Maintenance
- Predictive Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment Repair
- Maintenance Planning
- Safety Leadership
- Hazard Identification
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Independent Work
- Communication
- Computer Skills
- Spare Parts Programs
- Maintenance Systems
Job areas
- Trades
- Management & Leadership
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
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