2020-39 Rink Patrol

DEPARTMENT: Community Services
POSTING DATE: November 6, 2020
CLOSING DATE: 4:30 pm, November 20, 2020
HOURLY RATE: $25.96 (after probation)
COMPETITION NO.: 2020-39
HOURS OF WORK: As needed

The City of Dawson Creek invites applications for casual Rink Patrol positions at the Arenas. Under the general supervision of the Recreation Manager or designate, this position performs a variety of duties related to the care and maintenance of the City Arena facilities. Rink patrol staff perform general labour duties in the arena facilities and supervise patrons of the arenas on the ice during public skates (ability to skate is required).  Duties include monitoring public skates, cash handling and janitorial duties. Shifts around hockey games will often be completed well after midnight.

Applicants must have completed Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of education or work-related experience, the physical agility and ability to complete duties requiring physical effort, the ability to maintain harmonious relationships with all members of the public and other staff members and the ability to perform all of the duties outlined in a safe manner following established Facility Procedures, Occupational, Health & Safety Rules, Violence in the Workplace policies and WCB Regulations, i.e. WHMIS, T.D.G.

Prior to commencing work, the selected candidates will be required to complete and submit a Security/Reliability Clearance and Criminal Record Search, the results of which must be satisfactory to the City. Work will be available on an “as needed” basis. Under the current Collective Agreement, casual employees are expected, as a condition of continued employment, to work at least two (2) shifts per month, if and when such shifts are offered by the Employer.

A complete job description is available upon request.

Candidates should submit a résumé marked with the job posting name and number at by emailing a pdf or word document to resumes@dawsoncreek.ca, with the job posting name and number in the subject line, no later than 4:30 pm on the closing date referenced above. The City thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Dawson Creek is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities whenever reasonably possible during the selection and employment process. You must be legally entitled to work for any employer in Canada to be eligible for this position. By applying for this position, you are giving permission for the City to contact your previous employers and references.

Intermediate Mining Engineer (Brule Mine)

Intermediate Mining Engineer (Brule Mine)
Location: Chetwynd, British Columbia, CanadaDepartment: Engineering
Type: Full TimeMin. Experience: Experienced

Summary

Job Title: Intermediate Mining Engineer

Location: Chetwynd, British Columbia (Brule Mine)

Language of Work: English

Start Date: When filled

Schedule / Terms of Employment: This is a full time (40 hours/week), permanent position

Primary Purpose

Reporting directly to the Chief Engineer, the Intermediate Mining Engineer, provides engineering support to the Conuma Coal Mine operations.

Company Information

Conuma is a leading Canadian producer and exporter of metallurgical coal for the global steel industry. Products from our three mine operations in Northeastern BC, Brule, Willow Creek and Wolverine, leave us well-positioned to serve customers in South America, Europe and Asia

Three time winner of the Edward Prior Mine Safety Award for the lowest injury frequency rate in British Columbia, Conuma continues to lead the industry with multi-million-dollar investments in the latest collision avoidance and fatigue monitoring safety technologies for the protection of our employees.

Conuma is much more than metallurgical coal. Conuma and its employees are embedded in our communities. The company’s Pay It Forward program began in 2017 and since then has raised over $425,000 in support of “Our Kids” at a Bolivian Orphanage and the Vancouver Children’s Foundation. Locally, Conuma’s employee winter hockey matches ensure much-needed donations to the Food Bank, while in the summer, our employees get together to assist the local high school teams as they prepare their go-karts for the Conuma Challenge.

Our local communities in Northeastern British Columbia are amongst some of the most beautiful surroundings in North America. At the Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark, employees can enjoy almost limitless hiking amongst some of Canada’s biggest waterfalls, ride through ATV and snowmobile trails, explore 97 million-year-old dinosaur footprints, ski cross-country trails, play ice-hockey, swim indoors and out, cycle, and enjoy the sense of community only a small town provides. An hour and a quarter away, Chetwynd is famous for its chainsaw wood carvings and offers a range of kayaking, snowmobiling and rock-climbing opportunities. Regarded as a wonderful place to raise a family, with affordable costs of living, Northeast British Columbia is the outdoor paradise our employees are proud to call home.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure safety is designed into daily activities and mine plans.
  • Develop and implements mid-term- and short-term open pit plans; design shells, scheduling, forecasting and optimization.
  • Forecast coal release plan to meet required product coal volumes and quality.
  • Detailed Pit and Phase design, scheduling and haulage simulation.
  • Develop detailed plans for bench access, waste dump and coal haul road development.
  • Design and implement production drilling and blasting procedures in order to optimize powder factors and fragmentation.
  • Monthly reconciliation of waste and coal volumes.
  • Work with geological staff to update the geological model as required.
  • Coordinate with consultants to ensure all mine permit requirements are met including geotechnical, environmental and reclamation plans.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

  • B.Sc. in mining or related Engineering degree.
  • Professional Engineering designation, P.Eng. or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 6 – 10 years operational mining experience required.
  • Experience with open pit mine design, planning and evaluation.
  • Solid understanding of the strategic planning which entails to Mine / Pit Optimization.
  • Previous fleet management experience would be an advantageous.
  • Sensefly Ebee X Drone experience and an Operator License would be advantageous.

Technical Competencies and Skills

  • Mathematical aptitude, capable of developing solutions to three dimensional problems, ability to sequence and schedule complex inter-related activities.
  • Experience in mine planning/design/optimization using industry packages (such as Minesight, Vulcan, Surpac, Datamine etc.) Minesight™ and Atlas Scheduling experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of running Pit Optimization program (Whittle, NPVS, MSEP etc.) and application of optimization technique would be an asset.
  • Experience in achieving outstanding performance in the areas of Health, Safety and Environmental stewardship.
  • Oral and written communication skills enabling the writing and presentation of high-quality reports and other presentation material.
  • Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
  • Quick learner and adaptable to an ever-changing environment.

Leadership and Problem-Solving Capability

  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Proven initiative and self-motivation.
  • A positive attitude.
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively and within established timelines.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize assignments.
  • Demonstrated problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills.
  • Lead by example to maintain high standards of conduct at workplace.
  • Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity skills.
  • Be consistent and fair in decision making process.
  • Proven conflict management skills.

Work Location / Travel

  • Bus transportation is provided from Tumbler Ridge, BC and Chetwynd, BC.
  • Please be aware that no camp facilities are available. Conuma believes in supporting our local communities by promoting them as a place for our employees to call home, not just a workplace.

Wage and Benefits

Conuma provides competitive wages and benefits. Benefits include paid vacation, RRSP matching and extended healthcare.

Conuma Resources is an equal opportunity employer.

Permitting Coordinator

Summary

Job Title: Permitting Coordinator

Location: Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia

Language of Work: English

Start Date: When filled

Schedule / Terms of Employment: This is a full time (40 hours/week), permanent position

Primary Purpose

Reporting to the Manager, Regulatory and Permitting, the Permitting Coordinator is responsible for providing technical, process, and administrative coordination throughout the permitting process for various projects. The Permitting Coordinator will coordinate major applications that include, but are not limited to, Environmental Assessments, joint Mines Act/Environmental Management Act permits, and Notices of Work for coal exploration. The successful candidate will be a key member of the corporate Regulatory, Permitting, and Environment Team.

Company Information

Conuma is a leading Canadian producer and exporter of metallurgical coal for the global steel industry. Products from our three mine operations in Northeastern BC, Brule, Willow Creek and Wolverine, leave us well-positioned to serve customers in South America, Europe and Asia

Three time winner of the Edward Prior Mine Safety Award for the lowest injury frequency rate in British Columbia, Conuma continues to lead the industry with multi-million-dollar investments in the latest collision avoidance and fatigue monitoring safety technologies for the protection of our employees.

Conuma is much more than metallurgical coal. Conuma and its employees are embedded in our communities. The company’s Pay It Forward program began in 2017 and since then has raised over $425,000 in support of “Our Kids” at a Bolivian Orphanage and the Vancouver Children’s Foundation. Locally, Conuma’s employee winter hockey matches ensure much-needed donations to the Food Bank, while in the summer, our employees get together to assist the local high school teams as they prepare their go-karts for the Conuma Challenge.

Our local communities in Northeastern British Columbia are amongst some of the most beautiful surroundings in North America. At the Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark, employees can enjoy almost limitless hiking amongst some of Canada’s biggest waterfalls, ride through ATV and snowmobile trails, explore 97 million-year-old dinosaur footprints, ski cross-country trails, play ice-hockey, swim indoors and out, cycle, and enjoy the sense of community only a small town provides. An hour and a quarter away, Chetwynd is famous for its chainsaw wood carvings and offers a range of kayaking, snowmobiling and rock-climbing opportunities. Regarded as a wonderful place to raise a family, with affordable costs of living, Northeast British Columbia is the outdoor paradise our employees are proud to call home.

Responsibilities

  • Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures.
  • Support Environmental and Regulatory Approvals of major and non-major projects, including coordinating and assisting with preparation of permit applications.
  • Provide technical, administrative and project management support for permitting projects, as needed.
  • Coordinate and liaise with government agencies, First Nations representatives, consultants, and internal staff to understand scope, schedule, cost, and priorities for permitting activities and projects.
  • Prepare status summaries, schedule reporting materials, and work with managers and directors on approval of the documentation.
  • Manage various consultants and contractors, including quotes and requisitions.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or Earth/Environmental Sciences.
  • Five years or more of professional experience in environmental management, environmental assessment, or regulatory field.
  • Ability to effectively coordinate with internal staff and across government agencies and work with managers to identify and resolve issues.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects in parallel.

Technical Competencies and Skills

  • Broad-based experience with environmental aspects related to the mining industry, including but not limited to water quality, air quality, environmental effects monitoring, permitting, regulatory liaising and consultation with stakeholders and First Nations.
  • Experience in working with multi-disciplinary teams, including operational, engineering, and environmental staff, to meet operational objectives, develop programs to manage risks, meet corporate and stakeholder requirements and maintain compliance.
  • Experience in preparing and/or coordinating and tracking permitting applications in the resource development industry or similar work.
  • Experience preparing documents, such as procedures, guidelines and schedules.
  • Experience developing and maintaining a permits register for multiple active applications.
  • Experience preparing reports for supervisors and developing and improving the Environmental Management System ensuring compliance with internal and external audit requirements.
  • Advanced experience with GIS work.
  • Specific knowledge and experience with permitting under the following BC legislation is an asset: Environmental Assessment Act, Water Sustainability Act, Environmental Management Act, Mines Act, Environmental Management Act, and Forest Act.
  • Experience with environmental assessment is an asset.
  • Excellent organization skills and a self-starter.
  • Skilled at using Microsoft Office®, particularly Excel, Project, PowerPoint and Word.

Leadership and Problem-Solving Capability

  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Proven initiative and self-motivation.
  • A positive attitude.
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively and within established timelines.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize assignments.
  • Demonstrated problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills.
  • Lead by example to maintain high standards of conduct at workplace.
  • Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity skills.
  • Be consistent and fair in decision making process.
  • Proven conflict management skills.

Work Location / Travel

  • Please be aware that no camp facilities are available. Conuma believes in supporting our local communities by promoting them as a place for our employees to call home, not just a workplace.

Wage and Benefits

Conuma provides competitive wages and benefits. Benefits include paid vacation, RRSP matching and extended healthcare.

Conuma Resources is an equal opportunity employer.

Chief Engineer (Brule Mine)

Summary

Job Title: Chief Engineer

Location: Chetwynd, British Columbia (Brule Mine)

Language of Work: English

Start Date: When filled

Schedule / Terms of Employment: This is a full time (40 hours/week), permanent position

Primary Purpose

Reporting to the Mine General Manager, the Chief Engineer is responsible for the development and delivery of internal growth projects for Conuma through evaluation, studies, design and construction and operation of coal mines on Conuma controlled properties. He/she will aid in the assessment of potential acquisitions. The Chief Engineer will achieve these agreed objectives through clear and visible leadership in the areas of integrity, safety, environmental stewardship, employee empowerment and the pursuit of operating excellence. The work of the Chief Engineer combines both tactical and strategic analytical capability at a high level. It requires a broad base of experience both operationally and financially. The level of analytical capability must be maintained and demonstrated at a very high level.

Company Information

Conuma is a leading Canadian producer and exporter of metallurgical coal for the global steel industry. Products from our three mine operations in Northeastern BC, Brule, Willow Creek and Wolverine, leave us well-positioned to serve customers in South America, Europe and Asia

Three time winner of the Edward Prior Mine Safety Award for the lowest injury frequency rate in British Columbia, Conuma continues to lead the industry with multi-million-dollar investments in the latest collision avoidance and fatigue monitoring safety technologies for the protection of our employees.

Conuma is much more than metallurgical coal. Conuma and its employees are embedded in our communities. The company’s Pay It Forward program began in 2017 and since then has raised over $425,000 in support of “Our Kids” at a Bolivian Orphanage and the Vancouver Children’s Foundation. Locally, Conuma’s employee winter hockey matches ensure much-needed donations to the Food Bank, while in the summer, our employees get together to assist the local high school teams as they prepare their go-karts for the Conuma Challenge.

Our local communities in Northeastern British Columbia are amongst some of the most beautiful surroundings in North America. At the Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark, employees can enjoy almost limitless hiking amongst some of Canada’s biggest waterfalls, ride through ATV and snowmobile trails, explore 97 million-year-old dinosaur footprints, ski cross-country trails, play ice-hockey, swim indoors and out, cycle, and enjoy the sense of community only a small town provides. An hour and a quarter away, Chetwynd is famous for its chainsaw wood carvings and offers a range of kayaking, snowmobiling and rock-climbing opportunities. Regarded as a wonderful place to raise a family, with affordable costs of living, Northeast British Columbia is the outdoor paradise our employees are proud to call home.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the engineering and team at the site specific mine to achieve the annual medium- and long-term objectives and milestones as agreed by the Mine General Manager.
  • Demonstrate clear and visible leadership in Health, Safety and Environmental Stewardship and emphasize their importance as a critical barometer of management commitment and capability.
  • Ensure that Social and Political license to operate is seen as a key element for inclusion in the decision-making process.
  • Develop and grow capability in Mine Planning through the recruitment and development of quality technical professionals for the corporation.
  • Champion a culture of collaboration across the operating, technical and administrative functions within the business.
  • Develop and champion an enhanced understanding of the underlying principles of mineral economics and mining engineering to ensure that business imperatives are well understood within the project teams.
  • Assist in the development of standard systems and tools for the effective geological modeling, mine planning, and project management.
  • Develop and execute the annual/project budgets for development projects in a timely and professional manner.
  • Provide direction in the engineering related aspects for preparation of new and amended mine permits and during the permit review stages.
  • Provide support to the operating mines for mine planning and scheduling with the objective of minimizing the need for outside consultants.
  • Produce technical reports updating mine reserves for mining projects.
  • Ensure the development of a strong, professional high performing technical services team that regularly demonstrates independent but strategically aligned decision-making capability.
  • Identify, develop and implement value maximizing operating strategies for the mining projects that will have a significant, positive, impact on results.
  • Lead in achieving excellence both technically and in the areas of Health, Safety and Environmental Stewardship.
  • Lead the corporate technical and project teams.
  • Daily to periodic interaction with Conuma’s Mine General Manager and to a lesser extent Vice President Operations, CFO and Heads of HR, HSE, Legal and Business Development on various proposals and opportunities.
  • Regular interaction with members of the corporate operations team and with the HSE Regulatory team.
  • Regular interaction with external consultants working on specified parts of permits and projects.
  • Providing leadership, advice and mentorship to Conuma’s technical professionals.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

  • B.Sc. in mining or related Engineering degree.
  • Professional Engineering designation, P.Eng. or equivalent.
  • Strong background in Mining Operations, Engineering, and Project Development.
  • A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the mining industry, including a minimum of 5 years at senior operating or technical services positions.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a business across organizational and geographical interfaces with specific expertise in managing complex, multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed work teams.
  • Experience in various mining methods including surface and underground coal mining.

Technical Competencies and Skills

  • Strong operational, engineering, and/or project development experience.
  • Strong leadership capability with strong emphasis on mentoring and developing people.
  • The ability to review progress and prioritize resources to achieve project success.
  • Passion and experience in achieving outstanding performance in the areas of Health, Safety and Environmental stewardship.
  • Comfort and capability in pursuing business focused collaboration on a Group wide basis.
  • Strong commercial and value delivered focus.
  • Strong leadership skills that start with leading self and align with the Vision and Values of Conuma Coal.
  • Rigorous, data-based approach to decision making.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills enabling the writing and presentation of high-quality reports and other presentation material.
  • Ability to communicate complex concepts and ideas in a clear and concise manner in both formal and informal contexts.

Leadership and Problem-Solving Capability

  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Proven initiative and self-motivation.
  • A positive attitude.
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively and within established timelines.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize assignments.
  • Demonstrated problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills.
  • Lead by example to maintain high standards of conduct at workplace.
  • Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity skills.
  • Be consistent and fair in decision making process.
  • Proven conflict management skills.

Work Location / Travel

  • Employee transportation is provided.
  • Please be aware no camp facilities are available. Conuma believes in supporting our local communities by promoting them as a place for our employees to call home, not just a work place.

Wage and Benefits

Conuma provides competitive wages and benefits. Benefits include paid vacation, RRSP matching and extended healthcare.

Conuma Resources is an equal opportunity employer.

Dispatcher (Brule Mine)

Summary

Job Title: Dispatcher

Location: Chetywnd, British Columbia (Brule Mine)

Language of Work: English

Start Date: When filled

Schedule / Terms of Employment: 12-hour shifts, (7 days on / 7 days off) 2x 30-minute breaks per shift

Primary Purpose

The Dispatcher is responsible for maximizing system benefits and ensuring accurate data for the Wenco Fleet Management System.  Accountable to deliver productivity targets by ensuring appropriate utilization of site resources. Responsible for ensuring reliable production data is captured and reported for production planning requirements by monitoring the overall performance of the mine fleet. Accountable for the use and data collection for the CAT Terrain Drill System, Hexagon Collision Avoidance System, and Hexagon Fatigue Management System.

Company Information

Conuma is a leading Canadian producer and exporter of metallurgical coal for the global steel industry. Products from our three mine operations in Northeastern BC, Brule, Willow Creek and Wolverine, leave us well-positioned to serve customers in South America, Europe and Asia

Three time winner of the Edward Prior Mine Safety Award for the lowest injury frequency rate in British Columbia, Conuma continues to lead the industry with multi-million-dollar investments in the latest collision avoidance and fatigue monitoring safety technologies for the protection of our employees.

Conuma is much more than metallurgical coal. Conuma and its employees are embedded in our communities. The company’s Pay It Forward program began in 2017 and since then has raised over $425,000 in support of “Our Kids” at a Bolivian Orphanage and the Vancouver Children’s Foundation. Locally, Conuma’s employee winter hockey matches ensure much-needed donations to the Food Bank, while in the summer, our employees get together to assist the local high school teams as they prepare their go-karts for the Conuma Challenge.

Our local communities in Northeastern British Columbia are amongst some of the most beautiful surroundings in North America. At the Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark, employees can enjoy almost limitless hiking amongst some of Canada’s biggest waterfalls, ride through ATV and snowmobile trails, explore 97 million-year-old dinosaur footprints, ski cross-country trails, play ice-hockey, swim indoors and out, cycle, and enjoy the sense of community only a small town provides. An hour and a quarter away, Chetwynd is famous for its chainsaw wood carvings and offers a range of kayaking, snowmobiling and rock-climbing opportunities. Regarded as a wonderful place to raise a family, with affordable costs of living, Northeast British Columbia is the outdoor paradise our employees are proud to call home.

Responsibilities

  • Liaise with mining, coal plant and maintenance supervisors to achieve the operating plan.
  • Plan and control truck allocation to loading units in accordance with planning priorities, and manage truck assignments to maximize productivity.
  • Monitor targets relating to key improvement initiatives within the mining operations team that focus on operational loss reduction and increasing productivity of the truck and shovel fleet.
  • Coordinate scheduled breaks and maintenance activities (i.e. refueling, lube, etc.).
  • Communicating fleet break downs to the maintenance department as quickly as possible to minimize down time, then properly dispatch running repair mechanics as needed.
  • Oversee equipment operations on a continuous basis to ensure the achievement of operating and maintenance objectives.
  • Assist operational foremen with allocation of equipment.
  • Ensure maintenance goals are met.
  • Coordinate emergency response procedures when required.
  • Monitor delay utilization to ensure reliable data is being gathered.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in the mining industry, preferably open pit;
  • Working knowledge in one or more of the following systems is preferred:  Fleet Management, Machine Health, Collision Avoidance, Fatigue Management, Terrain for Drilling.

Technical Competencies and Skills

  • Understanding of mining processes and mine monitoring control systems (operations and maintenance).
  • Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
  • Supervisory experience in an open pit operation is desirable.
  • Computer skills include use of Microsoft Software packages; with better than average competence in spreadsheets and relational database programs.

Leadership and Problem-Solving Capability

  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Proven initiative and self-motivation.
  • A positive attitude.
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively and within established timelines.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize assignments.
  • Demonstrated problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills.
  • Lead by example to maintain high standards of conduct at workplace.
  • Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity skills.
  • Be consistent and fair in decision making process.
  • Proven conflict management skills.

Work Location / Travel

  • Employee bus transportation is provided from Tumbler Ridge and Chetwynd, BC.
  • Please be aware that no camp facilities are available. Conuma believes in supporting our local communities by promoting them as a place for our employees to call home, not just a workplace.

Wage and Benefits

Conuma provides competitive wages and benefits. Benefits include paid vacation, RRSP matching and extended healthcare.

Conuma Coal Resources is an equal opportunity employer.

Operations Lead Hand (Brule Mine)

Summary

Job Title: Operations Lead Hand

Location: Chetwynd, British Columbia (Brule Mine)

Language of Work: English

Start Date: When filled

Schedule / Terms of Employment: 12-hour shifts, (7 days on / 7 days off)

Primary Purpose

Responsible and experienced worker in charge of other employees within their crew/shift. The lead hand plays an intermediate role between employees and supervisors. Reports directly to the site supervisor/Foreman. The lead hand is responsible for the smooth and safe operation of their team, helping the employees to meet goals and mediating concerns with upper management.

Company Information

Conuma is a leading Canadian producer and exporter of metallurgical coal for the global steel industry. Products from our three mine operations in Northeastern BC, Brule, Willow Creek and Wolverine, leave us well-positioned to serve customers in South America, Europe and Asia

Three time winner of the Edward Prior Mine Safety Award for the lowest injury frequency rate in British Columbia, Conuma continues to lead the industry with multi-million-dollar investments in the latest collision avoidance and fatigue monitoring safety technologies for the protection of our employees.

Conuma is much more than metallurgical coal. Conuma and its employees are embedded in our communities. The company’s Pay It Forward program began in 2017 and since then has raised over $425,000 in support of “Our Kids” at a Bolivian Orphanage and the Vancouver Children’s Foundation. Locally, Conuma’s employee winter hockey matches ensure much-needed donations to the Food Bank, while in the summer, our employees get together to assist the local high school teams as they prepare their go-karts for the Conuma Challenge.

Our local communities in Northeastern British Columbia are amongst some of the most beautiful surroundings in North America. At the Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark, employees can enjoy almost limitless hiking amongst some of Canada’s biggest waterfalls, ride through ATV and snowmobile trails, explore 97 million-year-old dinosaur footprints, ski cross-country trails, play ice-hockey, swim indoors and out, cycle, and enjoy the sense of community only a small town provides. An hour and a quarter away, Chetwynd is famous for its chainsaw wood carvings and offers a range of kayaking, snowmobiling and rock-climbing opportunities. Regarded as a wonderful place to raise a family, with affordable costs of living, Northeast British Columbia is the outdoor paradise our employees are proud to call home.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinates the team and is responsible for applying policies and procedures.
  • Involved with and supportive of, disciplinary actions brought about by supervisors.
  • Ensure that the work schedules are correctly implemented and that jobs are assigned effectively and completed properly.
  • Evaluation of quality of work of team members, organizing crew tasks, maintaining work standards.
  • Resolving issues between team members.
  • Mentoring new employees.
  • Promotes a safe work environment and is responsible for the safety of their crew.
  • The lead hand must understand the legal liability of this role and any related occupational and safety laws.
  • Lead hand makes certain their team members comply with safety regulations, identify a need for safety training, complete an initial safety and hazard assessment, participate in accident investigations, and see to timely resolution of safety concerns.
  • The lead hand is accountable for their team’s ability to meet production goals. – Follow the daily production plan assigned from the Production Supervisor.
  • Lead hands identify requirements for specific materials, tools or equipment and communicate these requests to the appropriate person.
  • The lead hand informs their supervisor of any scheduling conflicts and assists in resolving them.
  • Understanding the need to prioritize work schedules to meet goals.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

  • Minimum 4 years’ previous experience as Lead Hand or Supervisor.
  • Experience working within mineral production/manufacturing environment as a Lead Hand.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office; including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Completion of Grade 12.
  • Valid Driver’s License.

Technical Competencies and Skills

  • Understanding of mining processes and mine monitoring control systems (operations and maintenance).
  • Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
  • Supervisory experience in an open pit operation is desirable.
  • Computer skills include use of Microsoft Software packages; with better than average competence in spreadsheets and relational database programs.

Leadership and Problem-Solving Capability

  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Proven initiative and self-motivation.
  • A positive attitude.
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively and within established timelines.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize assignments.
  • Demonstrated problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills.
  • Lead by example to maintain high standards of conduct at workplace.
  • Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity skills.
  • Be consistent and fair in decision making process.
  • Proven conflict management skills.

Work Location / Travel

  • Employee bus transportation is provided from Tumbler Ridge and Chetwynd, BC.
  • Please be aware that no camp facilities are available. Conuma believes in supporting our local communities by promoting them as a place for our employees to call home, not just a workplace.

Wage and Benefits

Conuma provides competitive wages and benefits. Benefits include paid vacation, RRSP matching and extended healthcare.

Conuma Resources is an equal opportunity employer.

Blaster Helper (Brule Mine)

Summary

Job Title: Blaster Helper

Location: Chetwynd, British Columbia (Brule Mine)

Language of Work: English

Start Date: When filled

Schedule / Terms of Employment: 12-hour shifts, (7 days on / 7 days off)

Application Deadline: Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Primary Purpose

The Blaster Helper reports to the Lead Blaster and is responsible for assisting the blast crew.

Company Information

Conuma is a leading Canadian producer and exporter of metallurgical coal for the global steel industry. Products from our three mine operations in Northeastern BC, Brule, Willow Creek and Wolverine, leave us well-positioned to serve customers in South America, Europe and Asia

Three time winner of the Edward Prior Mine Safety Award for the lowest injury frequency rate in British Columbia, Conuma continues to lead the industry with multi-million-dollar investments in the latest collision avoidance and fatigue monitoring safety technologies for the protection of our employees.

Conuma is much more than metallurgical coal. Conuma and its employees are embedded in our communities. The company’s Pay It Forward program began in 2017 and since then has raised over $425,000 in support of “Our Kids” at a Bolivian Orphanage and the Vancouver Children’s Foundation. Locally, Conuma’s employee winter hockey matches ensure much-needed donations to the Food Bank, while in the summer, our employees get together to assist the local high school teams as they prepare their go-karts for the Conuma Challenge.

Our local communities in Northeastern British Columbia are amongst some of the most beautiful surroundings in North America. At the Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark, employees can enjoy almost limitless hiking amongst some of Canada’s biggest waterfalls, ride through ATV and snowmobile trails, explore 97 million-year-old dinosaur footprints, ski cross-country trails, play ice-hockey, swim indoors and out, cycle, and enjoy the sense of community only a small town provides. An hour and a quarter away, Chetwynd is famous for its chainsaw wood carvings and offers a range of kayaking, snowmobiling and rock-climbing opportunities. Regarded as a wonderful place to raise a family, with affordable costs of living, Northeast British Columbia is the outdoor paradise our employees are proud to call home.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure adherence to Conuma Coal’s workplace policies and standard work procedures for risk identification, risk assessment and risk control;
  • Maintain a high level of Health and Safety performance through effective communication, monitoring and revision of standard work procedures.
  • Identification and reporting of health and safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries and property damage at the workplace; and
  • Attend and participate in all scheduled health and safety meetings and training.
  • Ensure adherence to Conuma Coal’s environmental policy, work standards, management plans and regulatory obligations and requirements.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

  • Lift / carry boxes of explosives (up to 55lbs). Ability to lift up to shoulder height.
  • Experience in a mining environment would be an asset.
  • Completion of Grade 12.
  • Valid Driver’s License.

Technical Competencies and Skills

  • Safely perform all tasks appointed by the lead blaster.
  • Handling explosives under the supervision of the lead blaster.
  • Fill out all company required daily paperwork.
  • Be able to work in all the elements (all seasons).

Leadership and Problem-Solving Capability

  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Proven initiative and self-motivation.
  • A positive attitude.
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively and within established timelines.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize assignments.
  • Demonstrated problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills.
  • Lead by example to maintain high standards of conduct at workplace.
  • Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity skills.
  • Be consistent and fair in decision making process.
  • Proven conflict management skills.

Work Environment / Conditions

The candidate will be required to perform their job in a variety of settings. He/she must have the ability to travel by foot or vehicle.  Some requirements for this position include: Lifting, climbing stairs, working around explosives, and working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Work Location / Travel

  • Employee bus transportation is provided from Tumbler Ridge and Chetwynd, BC.
  • Please be aware that no camp facilities are available. Conuma believes in supporting our local communities by promoting them as a place for our employees to call home, not just a workplace.

Wage and Benefits

Conuma provides competitive wages and benefits. Benefits include paid vacation, RRSP matching and extended healthcare.

Conuma Resources is an equal opportunity employer.

Equipment Operator


Employment Opportunity with Saulteau First Nations

Saulteau First Nations (SFN) is a section 10 band within the meaning of the Indian Act.  The Band has been formed by the amalgamation of Dunne – Za, Cree, and Saulteau residents. This First Nations community is covered by Treaty 8.  The community is located at the east end of Moberly Lake, which is about 100km southwest of Fort St. John on Highway 29. There is one reserve, East Moberly Lake No.169, spread over 3025.8 hectares.

Job Title

Equipment Operator

Saulteau First Nations Mission

We strive to be the Best Governed Nation, one that is proud, culturally strong and self-sufficient.  As stewards of the land we will ensure that the best sustainable practices are followed, now and in the future.  We remain proudly determined.

Job Purpose

The Equipment Operator contributes to the success of the Saulteau First Nations (SFN) by ensuring well-maintained capital assets for SFN members and community, through regular maintenance and upkeep of roadways and SFN community houses.

Duties and Responsibilities

Maintenance and Operations

  • Plans and schedules the listed postings of jobs to meet deadlines.
  • Performs light maintenance on SFN equipment and vehicles, including completion and/or scheduling of routine maintenance and repairs as required.
  • Safely operates heavy duty equipment as directed by the Project Manager.
  • Conducts general road maintenance/earthworks in SFN community, including landscaping, waterline installation and related seasonal work.
  • During winter, clears snow and ice around SFN homes.
  • Haul gravel in the gravel truck.
  • Maintains a clean and safe workshop.
  • Cuts, maintains and delivers firewood supplies to SFN community.
  • Assists Capital and Infrastructure department and Housing Maintenance Department as required and as employee’s skillset permits.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License; heavy trailer endorsement is an asset.
  • Preference given to a Class 1 or 3 BC Driver’s License.
  • Successful completion of Heavy Equipment Operator training is an asset.
  • Completion of Grade 12.
  • Strong focus on safety and ability to follow safe work procedures is required; willing to complete Equipment Operator Safety Training.
  • Minimum 1 year of general landscaping/earthworks experience.
  • Experience in waste water management is an asset.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with community members and team members.
  • Ability to work independently and as a team player.
  • Ability to perform physical work including lifting up to 50lbs, bending, standing, and stooping; able to work in variable environments including dusty, hot and cold temperatures.
  • Ability to operate and use a variety of tools and equipment; aptitude to learn and use new equipment and tools as needed.
  • Ability to be on-call to accommodate snow/roadwork emergencies.

Work Conditions

  • Work is performed primarily during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursdays.
  • Travel may be required within SFN community and surrounding community.
  • Lifting or moving up to 50 lbs may be required.
  • Works in variety of environments including outside and extreme weather conditions.
  • On-call or overtime hours as approved by Manager

 

 


Additional Information

SFN remuneration includes a group benefits package including a pension plan for Full-time Permanent Positions. For consideration, interested persons should submit a cover letter and resume and three references.

 

 

Preference will be given to persons of Aboriginal ancestry in the event of equal qualifications.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

Please note other requirements of this position:
Criminal Record check
Valid driver’s license
Oath of Confidentiality
Position will be posted online until suitable applicant is selected.

 

 

 

 


If interested send your resume to
HR@saulteau.com

Closing Date for Posting is November 19th

 

The requirements and responsibilities contained in this job posting do not create a contract of employment and are not meant to be all-inclusive.  They may be changed at the discretion of the employer.

Asset Administrator

Employment Opportunity with Saulteau First Nations

Saulteau First Nations (SFN) is a section 10 band within the meaning of the Indian Act.  The Band has been formed by the amalgamation of Dunne – Za, Cree, and Saulteau residents. This First Nations community is covered by Treaty 8.  The community is located at the east end of Moberly Lake, which is about 100km southwest of Fort St. John on Highway 29. There is one reserve, East Moberly Lake No.169, spread over 3025.8 hectares.

Job Title

Asset Administrator

Saulteau First Nations Mission

We strive to be the Best Governed Nation, one that is proud, culturally strong and self-sufficient.  As stewards of the land we will ensure that the best sustainable practices are followed, now and in the future.  We remain proudly determined.

Job Purpose

The Asset Administrator is a single point of contact responsible for logging SFN’s Housing tenants’ concerns as they pertain to the repair and maintenance of their rental unit.  They are also the point of contact for staff to request the assistance of the maintenance department.  The Asset Administrator collects pertinent information to help create, prioritize, and schedule your work order request in the most efficient manner possible.

Duties and Responsibilities


Customer service duties

  • Answers the phone line dedicated to this position in a courteous manner and works to obtain relevant information to create work order requests and log them into a software program (currently Buildium)
  • Greets customers in a friendly and courteous manner and directs their request to the appropriate department as necessary
  • Is cross trained on the role of front desk reception and covers this position in their absence; offsets the receptionist’s lunch break to ensure no lapse in service during the day
  • Receives cash and debit payments for rent collection, fibre, and issues receipts
  • Receives cash and debit payments for propane, issues receipts, and utilizes the PO System; sends PO to Finance for creation and tracking
  • Cleans and sanitizes working area and high touch surface areas in the front of the Band hall

Daily Duties

  • Logs all calls from staff or tenants into the Buildium system/creates work order requests
  • Assigns an initial priority to the work orders and prints them for management’s review and approval
  • Ensures all new work orders are reviewed by the manager daily and adjusts the priority if it differs from that assigned
  • Prepares a draft work schedule for the maintenance department utilizing the timelines assigned to the priorities and sends the schedule to the manager for their approval, distribution, and coordination
  • Ensures the Buildium system is up to date and completed work orders are closed off with valuable work order history, based on the feedback provided by the work performer or manager
  • Adds new buildings and/or assets into the software system
  • Works with the Asset Management Director to build and load preventative maintenance plans into the system
  • Adds PMs to the schedule as they become due
  • Assists the housing manager in preparing notices to be sent to tenants with regards to noise, RCMP interventions, abandonment of the property, etc. and relays this information to them.
  • Relays information that has been prepared by the housing manager to tenants such as safety drills, security notices, disruption of services, maintenance notices, etc.
  • Identifies and communicates emergency situations requiring immediate attention to the Maintenance Manager or Contract Manager, depending on whether the issue can be resolved internally, or external resources must be contracted.
  • Transfers the phone number to the on-call phone at the end of the day, and switches it back every morning; this ensures after hour emergencies are addressed

 

Qualifications and Skills

  • Business administration diploma or equivalent with 1-2 years combined reception or customer service experience
  • Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office; Adagio Software knowledge is an asset
  • Knowledge of Building Code is an asset
  • Must possess a high level of moral judgment for handling confidential information
  • An understanding or willingness to learn the operations of First Nations Band and Social Housing programs, with knowledge of relevant regulations
  • Possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity to traditional Aboriginal values
  • Conflict resolution skills, as well as the ability to deal with stressful situations
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; ability to collate information in a meaningful manner

 

Work Conditions

  • Work is performed primarily during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday

Additional Information

SFN remuneration includes a group benefits package including a pension plan for Full-time Permanent Positions. For consideration, interested persons should submit a cover letter and resume and three references.

 

 

Preference will be given to persons of Aboriginal ancestry in the event of equal qualifications.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

Please note other requirements of this position:
Criminal Record check
Valid driver’s license
Oath of Confidentiality
Position will be posted online until suitable applicant is selected.

 

 

 

 


If interested send your resume to
HR@saulteau.com

Closing Date for Posting is November 19th

 

The requirements and responsibilities contained in this job posting do not create a contract of employment and are not meant to be all-inclusive.  They may be changed at the discretion of the employer.

Sales Associate

Job Description: The sales associate provides outstanding customer service, merchandises, generates and processes sales as well as maintains the store’s cleanliness and appearance.

Responsibilities Include-

  • Ensuring outstanding service by creating a friendly environment. This includes greeting, acknowledging and re-approaching every customer, and being knowledgeable about products.
  • Staying up to date on the most current sales and promotions.
  • Assisting in merchandising displays and store cleanliness.
  • Replenishing merchandise, monitoring floor stock and processing shipments.
  • Processing purchases at the cash register.
  • Adhering to all company policies.
  • Other tasks as assigned by the management team.

Job Requirements:

  • Retail or customer service experience an asset.
  • Excellent selling and customer service abilities.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Work well autonomously and in a team.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to stand for extended periods and climb a ladder
  • Move, lift and handle boxes of merchandise and fixtures throughout the store(weighing up to 30 pounds)

How to apply: ardenecareers.mua.hrdepartment.com