The Opportunity: Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. has a new exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Foreperson at the Red Chris Mine in northern British Columbia. Working a FIFO rotation of 14-shifts on and 14-shifts off.

Reporting to the Project Manager, the successful candidate will lead and supervise maintenance personnel, ensuring site mobile equipment is serviced safely and efficiently. With a strong commitment to safety and sound operational judgement, they will help maximize development capability while ensuring the safety of themselves and their team.

More specifically, our Maintenance Foreperson will:

• Ensure compliance with all Barminco policies, procedures, statutory regulations, and work instructions.
• Maintain a strong and regular presence across workshop and underground areas to monitor safety, task completion, and work quality.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules planned and breakdown repairs, and equipment availability in collaboration with Lead Hands, Planners, and the Mining team.
• Provide clear work objectives, expectations, and performance standards to maintenance personnel.
• Ensure required manpower, tools, and equipment are in place to meet production targets and cost plans.
• Oversee training and competency development to ensure employees are properly equipped to work safely and effectively.
• Monitor and maintain accurate documentation, including work orders, inspections, and service records.
• Develop and uphold workshop standards, specifications, and maintenance systems aimed at reducing risk and operational variation.
• Track and analyze maintenance KPIs, equipment history, and costs to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Support risk assessments, audits, incident investigations (ICAM), and ensure statutory inspections are completed and recorded.
• Promote and maintain a culture of continuous improvement across all maintenance functions.
• Support budgeting efforts by tracking expenditures and flagging variances to the Project Manager and Maintenance Superintendents.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as reviewed and assigned upon hire.

Skills and Experience:

• Commitment to working safely while ensuring the safety of others
• Technical diploma, degree or similar qualification in Maintenance/Mechanics field
• Valid Mechanical/Trades Licenses
• Minimum 10 years of experience working as an underground mechanic
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory role
• Mine Supervisor Certification
• Experience in conventional and mechanized mining
• Strong communication, organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment

Physical Demands

• Frequently exposed to underground conditions including humidity, reduced lighting, noise, dirt, uneven terrain
• Regularly required to walk, stand, and navigate uneven terrain in an underground environment
• Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, ad access confirmed or elevated spaces as required
• Frequent bending/twisting during the inspecting equipment
• Able to complete both fine and gross motor tasks with both hands
• Maintain a seated position at a computer desk for varying times throughout the shift

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 salary range for this position is $179,000.00 - $198,000.00 per annum.

NOTE: Selected candidates will have to successfully complete a pre-employment Fit for Duty medical which includes alcohol and drug screening.

• Please tell us in your application if you are a member of the Tahltan Nation, the traditional owners of the land we currently operate within.
• Please include copies of your valid Trade Certifications and all other valid tickets you may have that are relevant to the role you are applying for.