How You’ll Make an Impact You’ll be the leader on the ground who sets the tone for each shift. By keeping people safe, equipment moving, and communication tight, you’ll directly influence production, team morale, and overall site performance. Your leadership will help ensure MacKay delivers consistent, high-quality results while living our BUILD Core Values every single day.

We are currently recruiting for this position with an estimated project start of mid-September 2026. What You’ll Be Doing Leading and supervising mining crews during assigned shifts

Planning and coordinating daily production, manpower, equipment, and materials

Championing safety through FLHAs, pre-shift meetings, and active field presence

Monitoring production targets and adjusting priorities as needed

Ensuring compliance with HSRC, site rules, and MacKay standards

Managing attendance, time-off requests, and approving daily timesheets

Supporting training, coaching, and development of team members

Coordinating equipment use, care, and basic maintenance needs

Communicating issues, risks, and progress to the Project Manager

Setting the example for professionalism, accountability, and teamwork Who You Are / What You Bring A strong, hands-on leader who leads by example A safety-first mindset — always





Valid Shift Boss Certificate

5+ years of experience in open pit mining operations

Solid understanding of mining equipment, production processes, and site logistics

Knowledge of HSRC, mining regulations, and safe work practices

Comfortable using computers and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

Explicit communicator who can motivate crews and manage expectations

Calm under pressure and confident making decisions in real time

Class 5 Driver’s Licence What’s In It for You This role is based out of Sparwood, B.C., working a 7 x 7 shift rotation. Shifts typically run 12 hours, with overtime after 8 hours. At MacKay, you’ll enjoy:

A leadership role with real influence on site operations

Competitive compensation aligned with experience and responsibility

Opportunity to work on major mining projects in the Elk Valley

Support from experienced Project Managers and senior leadership A company that values safety, accountability, and teamwork — not just talk

Long-term growth opportunities within a well-established, respected contractor BUILD with us: Be Safe Always. Unified as a TEAM. Integrity & Accountability. Lead with Innovation & Excellence.

Drive Positive

Impact.

📌 Shift Boss- Mining (Sparwood)
🏢 MacKay Contracting
📍 Sparwood