Mountain Safety Technician 1-3

Workplace Type: Onsite Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference. Site / Location Context Brucejack is one of the highest-grade gold mines in the world – a remote underground operation famously located on top of a glacier in northwestern British Columbia. With a fly-in, fly-out roster and on-site camp, our team works in a truly unique environment, using modern mining methods to safely extract gold and silver from deep beneath the ice. The challenges of Brucejack’s location create a tight-knit team spirit: safety, adaptability and camaraderie are paramount in everything we do. We are quietly proud of our strong partnerships with local First Nations and nearby communities, which help us operate responsibly and share benefits in the region. Brucejack offers the rare opportunity to build a career on the cutting edge of mining, delivering world-class results in an environment like no other. Role Purpose As a Mountain Safety Technician (Fixed Term), you’ll play a crucial role in keeping our people safe in high-risk mountain environments. Your leadership in avalanche risk management and commitment to safety protocols help ensure our roadways remain open and our teams return home safely. Role Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities Assist in daily avalanche forecasting and control operations, including explosive deployment and terrain risk assessments Expect to follow industry best practices in safe travel, communication, and emergency preparedness Collect, analyze, and input snow, weather, and avalanche data to support real-time decision-making Maintain avalanche equipment and signage, and ensure daily advisories are accurate and distributed on schedule Conduct regular field patrols and site-specific avalanche assessments to identify and mitigate hazards Remain rescue-ready for mountain emergencies Collaborate with supervisors, departments, and external partners to ensure worker safety in complex alpine environments Maintain strong interpersonal skills for working in a tight-knit team environment Role required Skills/Knowledge/Experience Required: Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA) Operations Level 2 Certification 5+ years as an avalanche technician OFA Level 3 or 80-hour advanced first aid certification WSBC Blasting Certification for avalanche control Valid driver’s license Strong mountain travel, physical fitness, and skiing ability Preferred: Minimum ICS 100 Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) certification Rope rescue or rope access (SPRAT/IRATA) background GIS, snowcat, or off-trail snowmobile experience Working Environment & Benefits Location: Brucejack Mine, fly-in/fly-out access Rotation: 2 weeks on (13 days x 12-hour shifts), 2 travel days, 13 days off Shifts: Both day and night work required Conditions: Remote, alpine, high-risk terrain in extreme weather Support: Private accommodations, on-site amenities, and a safety-first culture Contract Type: This is a fixed-term position with an initial term of 6 months The Brucejack Operations team is now recruiting for the position of Mountain Safety Technician 1-3 with a competitive hourly rate of $50.34 - $56.91 - $61.29 per hour, depending on level. This role offers the opportunity to work on a technically challenging project in a high-performing, safety-focused environment. Join Newmont and be part of a team committed to operational excellence and safe execution in some of British Columbia’s most demanding terrain. At Newmont, our people are our strength and we’re committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace. If you’re passionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining. Learn more about our purpose and values: About Newmont Hear from our people: Life at Newmont Important: Newmont does not ask candidates to pay money or share sensitive personal data outside our secure application process. If this happens, please report it to our Business Integrity team: [email protected].

The Mountain Safety Technician assists in daily avalanche forecasting, control operations, and terrain risk assessments to ensure worker safety. They also maintain safety equipment, conduct field patrols, and remain rescue-ready for mountain emergencies.

Candidates must hold a Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA) Operations Level 2 certification and have at least 5 years of experience as an avalanche technician. Additional requirements include OFA Level 3 or 80-hour advanced first aid certification and a WSBC Blasting Certification.

• Private accommodations • On-site amenities • Safety-first culture

• First AidPreferred

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• Avalanche forecasting
• Explosive deployment
• Terrain risk assessment
• Emergency preparedness
• Snow data analysis
• Field patrols
• Mountain travel
• Skiing
• First aid
• Avalanche control
• Rope rescue
• GIS
• Snowcat operation
• Snowmobile operation
• Operational Performance Management
• Hazard Mitigation
• Blasters License
• First Aid Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Adaptability
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Emergency Preparedness
• Forecasting
• Physical Fitness
• Gold Mining
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Interpersonal Communications
• Risk Management
• Mining Engineering
• Operational-Level Agreement
• Operational Excellence
• Operations
• Risk Analysis

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Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week