The Chance
Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. has a new exciting opportunity for an Underground Development Scoop Operator at the Red Chris Mine in northern British Columbia. Working a FIFO rotation of 14-shifts on and 14-shifts off.

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Underground Development Scoop Operator is responsible for operating loading unit in an underground mine. Performing the assigned tasks while meeting safety standards, targets and deadlines to maximize productivity and profitability.

Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Compliance with all Barminco HSE policies and procedure, Occupational Health and Safety legislation and all relevant site-specific client generated policies and procedures, while ensuring the safety of others

Muck development headings and stockpiles

Development face clean ups for jumbo face drilling

Load trucks

Keep all working areas and travel ways free of debris and potential hazards

Building and maintaining roadworks

Ability to manage and control traffic in their working areas

Assist in installation, modification and repairs of UG infrastructures

Perform duties required to ensure safety and to support the mining advance such as scaling, ground support, extending services (installing air, ventilation, sump pumps and water pipes)

Document reports detailing work performed, problems diagnosed, pre checks on all equipment and machinery used in the day and all other required shift paperwork

Immediately report problems/failures that may impact the team, or the company, to your Shift Supervisor

Maintain and demonstrate a professional and courteous relationship with employees, subcontractors, the client and all other personnel

Practice good general housekeeping in the work area and equipment

Other duties may be assigned by your Supervisor, as required

Skills and Experience:

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency





4-5 years of experience as an underground miner

Previous experience mucking with Sandvik LH621 loader or equivalent as an asset

Perform other related work as assigned for underground development mining such as extending air and water services, and development blasting

Must hold and maintain a valid Driver’s License; manual transmission experience an asset

Understand and comply with all PPE requirements in work areas

The ability to work both independently and within a team in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, cross-cultural environment with high degree of professionalism and self-motivation is essential

Proven ability to recognize and follow verbal and written instructions

Able to effectively prioritize workload to ensure deadlines are met

Must have good radio etiquette and strong communications skills

Eagerness to learn and grow

Work Conditions

Ability to do shift camp work on a rotational basis (dayshift/nightshift), typically the rotations are 2 weeks on site (minimum 12-hour days), followed by 2 weeks off – working statutory holidays as they fall within the rotation

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to communicate, sit, stand, walk, climb, reach, push/pull, manipulate objects and work in awkward positions

Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds

Manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required

Extreme weather conditions

Noise level in the work environment is moderate to high

What we offer
Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. can offer you a role where you will be challenged and valued for your skills and experience. You will also have the opportunity to develop and grow your career.

We offer competitive wages, no-wait extended health and dental benefits, charter travel from various hubs, camp accommodations and meals. We also offer a matching RRSP program after a 3-month waiting period. The wage rate for this position is $54.49 – $64.05.

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📌 Scoop Operator (British Columbia)
🏢 Barminco
📍 British Columbia