Avalanche Technician

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Avalanche Technician to join our Surface Ops team at the Brucejack Mine in Northwestern, British Columbia. As an Avalanche Technician, you will play a critical role in supporting the success of our mine by providing expertise in avalanche risk management and adapting your knowledge base to work within our established framework.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the implementation of our snow avalanche hazard protection and forecasting program, following policies, standards, and techniques related to avalanche, weather, and road clearing programs.
• Assist in data collection and input for the weather and avalanche input for the real-time exchange of information, and the production and dissemination of weather, road conditions, and avalanche forecast information.
• Ensure the site Avalanche Safety Plan and all procedural documents and associated training are current and understood.
• Follow avalanche safety measures for road and mine site protocols, training requirements, search and rescue plans, and ensure avalanche incident response protocols are understood.
• Ensure the safe and effective use of explosives and remote avalanche control devices.
• Work closely with the Brucejack ERT Coordinators to establish common response methodologies and rescue practices and cross-train in disciplines like rope rescue, first aid, and avalanche rescue.
• Collaborate with and provide expert guidance to staff and contractors to ensure the safety of staff and contractors on all areas impacted by avalanche and weather hazards.
• Provide maintenance and repair of all relevant equipment related to the avalanche program.
• Maintain safe working conditions, ensuring that workers are using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and inspect work areas to identify and correct possible safety hazards.
• Pass on any concerns to Supervisor regarding competency deficiencies of end users working in avalanche zones or glacier.
• Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and performance standards.
• Identify avalanche warning signs and closure gates appropriate to specific worksites.
• Ensure all daily, weekly, and monthly responsibilities are completed in a timely fashion.
• Ensure that terrain assessments are completed for all at-risk work sites or as required.
• Carry out patrols, identify, delineate, and mitigate hazards.

About You:

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Avalanche Technician with a strong background in avalanche risk management, snow avalanche hazard protection, and forecasting. The ideal candidate will have a Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA) Level 2 certification, professional membership with the CAA, and a minimum of five years of experience as an avalanche technician. Additionally, the candidate should have current Level 3 Advanced First Aid or Wilderness First Responder certification, valid BC Blasting Certification ticket for avalanche control, and a criminal background check and Letter of Approval from NRCAN.

What We Offer:

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth and development. Our team members enjoy comfortable on-site accommodations, excellent balanced meals, access to a fully equipped music room, and a range of recreational activities. We also provide ongoing training and continuous growth and development opportunities.

Our Commitment to You:

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to respecting the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work.