Advisor exploration drilling

Workplace Type: Onsite

Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.

Brucejack is one of the highest-grade gold mines in the world – a remote underground operation famously located on top of a glacier in northwestern British Columbia. With a fly-in, fly-out roster and on-site camp, our team works in a truly unique environment, using modern mining methods to safely extract gold and silver from deep beneath the ice. The challenges of Brucejack’s location create a tight-knit team spirit: safety, adaptability and camaraderie are paramount in everything we do. We are quietly proud of our strong partnerships with local First Nations and nearby communities, which help us operate responsibly and share benefits in the region. Brucejack offers the rare opportunity to build a career on the cutting edge of mining, delivering world-class results in an environment like no other.

Your Impact

Play a key role in delivering safe, efficient, and successful exploration drilling programs that support resource growth and future mining opportunities. Your expertise will help ensure drilling activities meet performance, safety, environmental, and contractual standards while driving continuous improvement across exploration operations.

As Part of the Team, You Will

• Coordinate and oversee exploration drilling activities to ensure safe and efficient execution.
• Monitor drill contractor performance and compliance with company standards and contractual requirements.
• Support the planning and execution of drilling schedules and exploration priorities.
• Conduct drilling equipment audits to verify compliance with company drilling standards.
• Participate in incident investigations and help implement corrective actions.
• Review drilling reports to ensure accuracy and alignment with contractual commitments.
• Collaborate with geologists, exploration teams, contractors, and site stakeholders.
• Contribute to safety, performance, and contract review meetings.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, productivity, and cost management.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and training to promote best practices in drilling operations.

Prerequisites for Your Success in This Role

• Experience in exploration drilling operations, drilling contractor management, or related field-based mining activities.
• Strong knowledge of drilling safety practices, environmental compliance requirements, and contractor oversight.
• Experience supporting drilling programs, performance monitoring, and operational improvements.
• Ability to investigate issues, identify solutions, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong planning, organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• A commitment to health and safety leadership and collaborative teamwork.
• Post-secondary education in a related technical discipline and/or equivalent industry experience is considered an asset.

Your Work Environment

• Remote, camp-based setting at Brucejack Mine
• 13 days on / 13 days off rotation (with travel days)
• Rotating day/night shifts, including weekends
• Underground mining environment requiring full PPE
• Drug & alcohol-free workplace (pre-employment testing required)

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary PLUS a 15% short-term incentive bonus plan.
• 100% employer-paid benefits, including medical, dental, paramedical services, a health spending account, and more.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company contributions of up to 9%.
• $1,000 annual Learning and Physical Wellness benefit.
• Travel allowance (dependent on location of hire for site-based roles and not inclusive of company-paid commercial or charter flights).
• Opportunities for professional development, continuous learning, and career growth.
• A collaborative culture focused on safety, inclusion, and operational excellence.

The expected salary range for this role is $85,400 - $113,900 / year. This range is tied to the British Columbia market for jobs performed in British Columbia. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience.

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