Mill Planner

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

Mill Planner, Nunavut 

Location and Reporting Structure 

Reporting to the Supervisor, Mill Maintenance, this position will be a fly in- fly out 3x3 rotation based in Nunavut, Canada.

Responsibilities 

• Plan and coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment uptime and reliability while supporting operational goals.
• Manage and optimize maintenance activities using SAP and other platforms, applying reliability-centered maintenance principles to meet KPIs and cost targets.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to review and plan maintenance work requests, while maintaining accurate technical documentation and developing detailed job plans and work instructions.
• Coordinate with procurement and warehouse teams to maintain appropriate inventory levels of spare parts, materials, and consumables.
• Lead plant shutdown planning and execution, responding effectively to unplanned outages with strong troubleshooting capabilities.
• Track and report maintenance metrics, costs, and trends; lead meetings and recommend continuous improvement opportunities based on data insights.
• Oversee and support the operation and trouble shotting of the mill systems, site power generation, boilers, and associated equipment to ensure reliable and efficient performance.
• Uphold and enforce health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies to ensure all maintenance activities align with regulatory and site-specific standards.

Desired Competencies and Requirements 

• Five (5) years’ experience in mechanical/electrical maintenance planning, preferably in gold or mineral processing plants, with additional experience in mill and power plant operations and maintenance considered a strong asset.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Project Management, or equivalent extensive industry experience.
• Proficiency in SAP CMMS and Microsoft Office Suite - other CMMS experience will be considered.

Compensation and Benefits

For informational purposes, the annual salary for this role is $150,750.00.

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 August 19th, 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.