Atlantic Operations is a wholly owned subsidiary of St Barbara Limited, an ASX listed gold producer and explorer with mining assets in Canada and Australia.

We are currently seeking 2 Mine Support Operators to support our Atlantic Operations. These roles are full time, max-term positions, reporting to the Site Supervisor and will be based at our Touquoy mine site located approximately 1-hour northeast of Halifax, near Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia.

Opportunity

Perform required checks and record detailed operating information and notes in log sheets.

Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in the work area.

Be able to conduct training and provide mentorship to trainees.

Work with and assist the maintenance team as required to ensure equipment is in optimal operating condition to avoid unnecessary downtime or delays.

Prepare working area, adhere to all job safety requirements prior to starting work and keeping the work area safe and free of hazards.

Site clean-up, housekeeping, and/or ground work

Equipment clean-up, grading of roads, plowing of snow, use of the water truck on dusty days

Pump monitoring

Small, medium, and large equipment operation

Practice good housekeeping, clean cab, windows, mirrors regularly with special focus on shift changes.

Our Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate The Following

Unencumbered Class 5 driver's license

Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent





Prepared to address complex problems and solutions within a team setting

Proficient in utilizing computers, including automated maintenance programs and Microsoft Office applications

Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner

Ability to promptly respond to and effectively troubleshoot unforeseen shutdowns utilizing available materials and manpower resources

Experience operating heavy equipment in a Mine setting

About Us

'Grow our own Success' approach with a preference to develop and promote internally.

Developed and structured professional development opportunities and educational assistance.

Competitive compensation, health benefits and RRSP matching program.

2020 PDAC Viola R. MacMillan Award recipients for developing the Touquoy open pit mine and consolidating other gold deposits near Moose River.

Be a part of the high performing St Barbara community – a proud Equal Prospect Employer and Employer of Choice.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and encourage applications from women, aboriginal peoples and members of visible minorities and we provide nil gender pay gap in like for like roles and a commitment to addressing pay equity and gender equality through our recruitment, promotions, reward and recognition programs.

Members of the Mi’ kmaq community are encouraged to self-identify in your cover letter.

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📌 Mine Support Operator (Nova Scotia)
🏢 St Barbara
📍 Nova Scotia