Heavy Equipment Operator
Nunavut, CA
The Company
B2Gold is a responsible international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Mali, Namibia and the Philippines, the Goose Project under construction in northern Canada, and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries including Mali, Colombia and Finland.
Position
Heavy Equipment Operator, Nunavut - (up to 6months contract)
Location and Reporting Structure
Reporting to the Superintendent, Facilities, this temporary position (up to 6months contract) is a fly-in/fly-out role on a 3x3 rotation based in Nunavut, Canada.
Responsibilities
• Operate loaders, dozers, challenger tractors, skid steers, telehandlers, and Nodwell units to support daily requirements. Snow removal, road maintenance, and general site activities.
• Follow all mine site safety protocols.
• Perform tasks such as material movement, snow clearing, pad maintenance, airstrip maintenance and other site specific duties.
• Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicles remain sage and operational.
• Monitor equipment performance and promptly report deficiencies, safety issues, or mechanical concerns.
• Clean and maintain equipment.
• Support general maintenance activities as required.
• Participate in garbage removal and pacto toilet emptying.
Desired Competencies and Requirements
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as dozers, loaders, skid steers, tractors. Experience with Nodwell or tracked carriers is an asset.
• Experience in northern, remote, or industrial work environments.
• Strong awareness of safety protocols.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing weather and operational demands.
• Physically capable to perform cleaning, lifting and general maintenance tasks.
Compensation and Benefits
For informational purposes, the regular hourly rate is $39.86 and overtime rate is $59.79
B2Gold Nunavut offers a competitive compensation package, including salary commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills, plus a group benefits package for employees and their dependents.
Application and Contact Information
Kitikmeot Inuit, Nunavut Inuit, and Residents receive priority hiring consideration, if one these categories applies, please state it after the reference number in the subject line. We thank all for their interest but are only considering applicants with working rights in Canada.
B2Gold Nunavut prioritizes local employment, supports empowerment initiatives, and continuously works towards a people profile that matches the demographics of the respective national settings in which we operate, while appreciating our inclusive culture that attracts talent from around the world. As an equal opportunity employer, B2Gold Nunavut values diversity and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
The B2Gold Back River Corp. owned Back River Project is a significant undertaking with contributions from both B2Gold Nunavut and valued Contractors. Although we appreciate your interest in working for B2Gold Nunavut directly; if you are not selected for employment with B2Gold Nunavut or we have no current work available that is suitable for your skill set, B2Gold Nunavut may share your application material with our contractors for positions that they are seeking to fill. If you do not want your resume shared, please indicate so in the subject line of your email and we will retain a copy of your application material for our internal records only.
We will retain application material on file for future vacancies (openings within 6-12 months) for consideration; however, you are encouraged to apply to any opening you may be suited for. If selected to move forward a member of our team will be in touch.
Closing Date
This post will remain open until 12:00AM MST January 2nd, 2026, unless a suitable candidate is not found. We thank all applicants for their interest in B2Gold Nunavut; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.