Geology Administrator
Job No:
PVG2020105030
Location:
Northwestern BC
Welcome to the Brucejack Mine!
We are Pretivm – a Canadian mining company, headquartered in Vancouver, BC and the proud owner of the Brucejack Gold Mine. Brucejack Mine is a 3,800 tonnes-per-day high-grade gold underground mine located in northwestern British Columbia, approximately 65 kilometers north of Stewart.
As an employer, we are committed to ensuring a safe, comfortable and diverse working environment. We are working closely with our neighbours – the local communities and First Nations - to provide employment.
About the Opportunity:
We currently have an exciting opportunity for Geology Administrator to join our team at Brucejack Mine. The Geological Administrator’s position is located at Pretium Exploration Inc.'s "Pretivm" Brucejack Mine, BC and reports directly to the Chief Mine Geologist or designate.
The Geology Administrator assists both the Chief Mine Exploration Geologists and Chief Mine Geologist with general office, administrative and clerical functions to keep the Geology Department running smoothly and to meet projected targets.
Responsibilities:
Perform the following duties, with safety being the number one priority:
- Coordinate on-site logistics with contractors and geology department including the movement of drill core between drill sites and the core shacks, status of drill rigs, helicopter status
- Monitor check-ins from all field personnel, and in the event of an emergency, effectively communicate with the Mine Logistics, Mountain Safety, and Emergency Response Teams
- Ensure all contractors and consultants have been approved to join the project. Proper documentation has been submitted with Contracts Administration and pre-employment testing is approved.
- Assist with incident report documentation
- Support in the recruitment process and paperwork for the hiring of new employees
- Maintain schedules for all Geology personnel, consultants, and contractors
- Review vacation requests and update Logistics and Accommodations with changes
- Enter and submit payroll for Geology department
- Enter monthly invoices into the budget tracking workbook
- Track geological consumables, create purchase orders with buyers, receive inventory from warehouse
- Oversee shipping and receiving logistics of consumables, contractor supplies, equipment
- Track sample shipments (Core, RC, soil, ABA) and coordinate with the core shack and lab personnel. Track program progress.
- Provide support in the core shack as required
- Perform other related duties to support the successful operation of the Brucejack Mine
- Understand and ensure compliance with Pretivm safety policies and governmental safety regulations including Ministry of Mines and WorksafeBC.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge, Skills and experience:
Position requirements include, but are not limited to:
- Previous experience in the role of administrator is an asset
- Advanced computer software skills (i.e. Microsoft word, Microsoft excel spreadsheets and system tracking software applications, etc.)
- Demonstrated time management and decision making skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills with strong verbal/writing skills
- Emergency response experience in an industrial work environment
- Respond calmly and quickly to emergency situations
- Self-motivated and the ability to work in a fast paced environment.
- Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures
- First Aid training is an asset
- Cross cultural awareness with an understanding and sensitivity of the challenges associated with differences in cultural and economic backgrounds
Additional Information:
- Work at remote location (camp) on a 13 days on/13 days off rotation with 2 days travel.
- Able to pass a pre-employment medical screening.
- Must be able to lift/move up to 50lbs throughout a work shift.
- Be able maintain high levels of performance over 12-hour shifts.
- Able to work in areas of extreme weather conditions.
- Able to work in close quarters with the team.
- Able to work underground in a mine-site setting.
- Able to work both dayshift and nightshift rotations.
- Pretivm promotes a drug and alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
What we can offer you:
We are committed to ensuring that all of our team members are kept healthy and safe. To achieve this, we provide comfortable camp accommodations, as well as balanced meals prepared by our culinary team. Team members can expect access to TV and wifi, our on-site gym and a variety of recreational activities.
All of our team members are also rewarded with a host of great benefits, including:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications.
- Extended medical benefits and wellness coverage.
It is important to note that the wellbeing of our team is our top priority. As such, we promote a drug and alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING NEW CHALLENGE JOIN PRETIVM AND THE BRUCEJACK MINE TODAY!