How You’ll Make an Impact

You’ll be the leader on the ground who sets the tone for each shift. By keeping people protected, 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 secure work practices
Comfortable using computers and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
Clear 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
Prospect 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