Underground Production Long Hole Driller

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

Underground Production Long Hole Driller, Nunavut 

Location and Reporting Structure 

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

Responsibilities 

•    Operate long hole drill efficiently and accurately to drill production blast holes, slot raises, drop raises, service holes, etc. Ensure long hole drill is cleaned thoroughly after each use and consistently maintained in operational condition;
•    Complete thorough pre/post-operational inspections of equipment, reporting deficiencies or damage to the Supervisor;
•    Read, understand, and follow engineering prints and layouts;
•    Perform or assist with many other aspects of underground production mining including, but not limited to:
    Pre and post blast inspections        Stope loading, timing, and blasting according to design
    Blast hole cleaning        Mine services installations
    Production mucking and haulage        Cable Bolter operation experience beneficial
    Recognizing ground conditions and following protocol when poor ground conditions are encountered        Accurate and timely reporting of shift details to the Supervisor
•    Maintain a high level of housekeeping in the underground mine; and
•    Take direction from Underground Supervisors and collaborate with the supporting teams in a respectful manner.

Desired Competencies and Requirements 

•    Five (5) years of underground production mining experience with a demonstrated high level of proficiency in relevant tasks;
•    Demonstrated portfolio of competency with long hole drills; experience with Sandvik drills is highly desirable;
•    Valid First Aid certificate; and
•    An approval letter from the Explosives Regulatory Division (ERD) is considered an asset.

Compensation and Benefits

For informational purposes, the estimated annual earnings are $163,982.00 for 2184 scheduled hours (combined regular hourly rate of $59.50 and overtime rate of $89.25) 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 July 10th, 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.