Underground Welding Apprentice

Workplace Type: Onsite

Closing Date

About Newmont

At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization, and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

About Brucejack

Our Brucejack Gold Mine, a high-grade underground mine in beautiful northern British Columbia, is located approximately 65 kilometres north of Stewart. Brucejack is a fly-in/fly-out operation with pick-up points across Western Canada, making it easy for people from different places to join us. We work closely with local First Nations communities including the Nisga’a, Tahltan, Gitanyow, and Gitxsan, to build respectful partnerships and celebrate our shared community.

As a member of the Brucejack family, we put your health, comfort, and safety first. You’ll stay in private rooms with individual washrooms, enjoy balanced meals prepared by our exceptional culinary team, and have access to a 24-hour snack and sandwich bar. We also have plenty of ways for you to relax and stay active, with a gym, fitness classes, a golf simulator, and seasonal activities like snowshoeing and hiking. For creative downtime, our music room is a fully equipped space where you can play or listen to music. Our Brucejack Recreation Committee, run by employees on a volunteer basis, organizes activities and events to make camp life fun and bring people together. The committee also plans holiday decorations, charity raffles, and outdoor events, helping create a warm and friendly community.

Your impact

Support safe, reliable operation of underground mobile equipment by delivering high-quality welding and fabrication work. Your contributions directly enable production continuity, asset integrity, and a strong safety culture on site.

As part of our team you will

• Perform layout, fitting, cutting, welding, and fabrication on mobile assets
• Follow site safety standards, OH&S, and regulatory requirements
• Work underground in a range of conditions, including confined spaces and heights
• Support maintenance activities across mobile equipment
• Collaborate with trades, operations, and supervisors to meet site priorities
• Champion safe work practices in all tasks

Prerequisites for your success in this role

• Registered Welding Apprentice (Skilled Trades BC or equivalent)
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
• Experience or exposure to mining or heavy equipment environments (preferred)
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Ability to work shifts (day/night) in a remote setting
• Physically fit for underground work, including lifting and confined spaces
• Clear communication skills and willingness to learn

Your work environment

• Underground mining operation supporting mobile asset maintenance
• Rotational schedule with 12-hour shifts at a remote camp
• Physically demanding setting with variable conditions
• Safety-first culture with strong teamwork across crews and departments

The Brucejack Operations team is now recruiting for the position of Underground Welding Apprentice , with a competitive salary based on apprenticeship year and experience: $38.01/hr (1st year) - $44.35/hr (2nd year) - $50.68/hr (3rd year) - $57.01/hr (4th year). The offered compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies, with consideration to internal equity. Join us in building a safe and efficient underground mining operation. Apply today!

At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion we are dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment.

The expected salary range for this role is CA$38.01/hr (1st year) - $44.35/hr (2nd year) - $50.68/hr (3rd year) - $57.01/hr (4th 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. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s pay history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about pay history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.

We believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together. Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. If you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply – we’d love to hear from you!