Junior Driller - Open Pit
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
Junior Driller – Open Pit, Nunavut
Location and Reporting Structure
Reporting to the Supervisor, Open Pit, this position will be a fly in- fly out 3x3 rotation based in Nunavut, Canada.
Responsibilities
• Assist in the set-up, alignment, and operation of rotary, down-the-hole (DTH), or top hammer drills to drill blast holes to specified depths and angles;
• Support the drilling of production holes and pre-split patterns as per engineering layouts and daily drill plans;
• Conduct and document pre-operational equipment inspections and participate in daily safety meetings;
• Identify and report any unsafe conditions, near-misses, or hazards promptly;
• Assist with routine maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs on drill rigs and auxiliary equipment (compressors, boosters, etc.);
• Maintain accurate drill logs and hole condition records; report deviations to supervisors; and
• Collaborate with other open pit drillers, learn and apply drilling techniques under supervision.
Desired Competencies and Requirements
• Prior experience in mining, construction, or operating heavy equipment is required;
• Completion of Grade 10 with demonstrated capacity for numeracy, writing, reading and communication at that level;
• Valid unrestricted driver license preferred; ability to operate light vehicles required;
• Prior experience working in a remote setting with limited access to resources is an asset.
Compensation and Benefits
For informational purposes, the estimated annual earnings are $105,417.00 for 2184 scheduled hours (combined regular hourly rate of $38.25 and overtime rate of $57.38) in a work year.
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 May 28th, 2025 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.