General Surface Labourer

About Barminco: Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. is part of the Perenti Group, a diversified global mining services company originating in Australia. Barminco can offer you opportunities to take your career to the next level as one of the world's largest hard-rock underground mining companies, with operations in Canada and across the globe. The Perenti Group operates across a wide range of mining sectors and offers unique career progression opportunities.

We provide state of the art facilities, equipment, technology and opportunities to work on projects all over the world. At Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd., we are committed to fostering a culture that understands and values inclusion and diversity.

The Opportunity:Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. has an exciting opportunity for General Surface Labourers at the Red Chris Mine in northern British Columbia. Working a FIFO rotation of 14-shifts on and 14-shifts off (12 hour days).

Reporting to the Project Manager or designate, initially based on the surface, the General Surface Labourer is responsible for supporting safe and efficient site operations through effective waste management, yard and warehouse support, Integrated Tool operation, and maintenance of critical safety equipment.

This role contributes directly to Barminco’s strategic objectives by promoting strong safety standards, environmental compliance, operational readiness, and effective resource management at site level by ensuring surface areas, materials, tools, and monitoring equipment are maintained to Barminco standards. This is an entry level position with opportunity for growth within the Company.

Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Maintain the General Waste Area (GWA) in a clean, organised, and compliant manner.
• Sort, segregate, and manage non-hazardous and hazardous waste streams in accordance with site environmental and safety requirements.
• Material handling operating an Integrated Tool (telehandler) to move bins, pallets, and materials within the GWA and yard areas.
• Assist with scheduled clean-ups and ad‑hoc waste removal across surface areas.
• Identify and report environmental or safety hazards related to waste handling.

Yardperson & Surface Labour Support

• Maintain yard areas in a safe, tidy, and operationally efficient condition.
• Assist with movement, storage, and organisation of materials and equipment.
• Support warehouse activities as required, including receiving, organising, issuing stock and cycle counts.
• Carry out general labouring tasks to support site operations.
• Seasonal Tasks:Removing snow, salting, or managing landscaping duties during changing seasons.

Gas Monitor Issuing & Maintenance

• Issue gas monitors to underground personnel in accordance with site procedures.
• Track and manage gas monitor allocation using site‑approved logs or systems.
• Clean, inspect, charge, and perform basic functional checks on gas monitoring equipment.
• Identify faulty or damaged monitors and elevate for repair or replacement.
• Maintain orderly storage and charging stations for gas monitoring equipment.
• Assist in cleaning/maintaining mine cap lamps, self-rescuers and respirators in clean and working manner

Bit Sharpening & Tool Support

• Perform bit sharpening tasks in accordance with training and safety procedures.
• Inspect tools for wear or damage and report issues as required.

Safety, Compliance & Teamwork

• Comply with all Barminco safety, health, environmental, and procedural requirements.
• Actively participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and site training.
• Operate the Integrated Tool and all equipment in accordance with training, licences, and site procedures.
• Work cooperatively with operations, warehouse, and underground teams.
• Maintain accurate records and demonstrate accountability for assigned equipment and areas.
• Perform thorough pre-starts on any vehicle/equipment being used.
• Other duties may be assigned by your Supervisor, as required.

Skills and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 driver’s licence with manual transmission experience preferred.
• Proven track record of consistently complying with mine site safety standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including contributing to a safe work environment for others.
• Previous related experience in remote mining environment, construction, waste management, or a similar labour-intensive field preferred.
• Preference given to candidates with Telehandler / Integr