Waste Management Operator

About This Role

Operating and inspecting waste management equipment, including the incinerator, is the core of this role, which plays a key part in maintaining a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible waste management program at Brucejack Mine. The operator will handle, track, and dispose of site waste streams to support operational excellence and environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, segregate, and manage site waste streams
• Maintain waste management areas in a safe and organized condition
• Label, package, track, and prepare waste for storage, transportation, and off-site disposal
• Operate and inspect waste management equipment, including the incinerator
• Complete manifests, inventories, inspections, and regulatory documentation
• Support waste audits, identify improvement opportunities, and promote safe waste handling practices across site
• Assist with landfill operations, contaminated material management, and waste backhaul activities

Requirements

• Experience in waste management, preferably in a remote industrial or mining environment
• Knowledge of waste handling processes, WHMIS, hazardous materials, and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) requirements
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with computer-based tracking and reporting systems
• Valid TDG certification and Class 3 Driver’s Licence
• Ability to safely perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 lbs and working outdoors in varying weather conditions

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and wage packages
• Performance and incentive-based compensation opportunities available across eligible employee groups
• Additional premiums, allowances, and role-specific compensation designed to recognize unique responsibilities and operational requirements
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Industry-leading retirement and savings programs
• Diverse groups you can join according to your interest (Women’s and Allies, First Nations committee, Respect at Work committee, Recreation committee)
• Private accommodations with individual bedrooms and washrooms
• Freshly prepared meals and full-service dining facilities
• Amenities that support your comfort, wellbeing, and work-life balance while on site
• Fully coordinated travel arrangements for eligible employees
• Scheduled rotational work patterns that provide meaningful time off
• Vacation and statutory holiday entitlements aligned with employment terms

Important Details

• Schedule: 13 days on / 13 days off rotation (with travel days), rotating day/night shifts, including weekends
• Work environment: underground mining environment requiring full PPE

About the Company

Newmont produces metals safely, responsibly, and with care for people, communities, and the environment. With a 100+ year history, it continues to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. Brucejack is one of the highest-grade gold mines in the world, located in northwestern British Columbia, and operates with a fly-in, fly-out roster and on-site camp.