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Operator - II, Open Pit Blast Hole Driller,
@ B2Gold - Nunavut
Nunavut
Overview
B2Gold Nunavut is hiring a full-time Operator II to run Sandvik blast hole drills at its Back River open pit mine in Nunavut. The role is fly-in, fly-out on a 3x3 rotation, reporting to the Supervisor, Open Pit. The posting states an estimated annual income of $124,020 based on 2184 scheduled hours, including overtime.
Responsibilities:
- Operate Sandvik blast hole drills to meet production targets
- Drill holes accurately to the blast design
- Conduct pre- and post-operational equipment inspections
- Assist blast crew and maintain two-way radio communication
Requirements summary:
- Five years drilling in Arctic greenfield construction
- Two years operating Di650, DiSS0 and DX800 drills
- High school diploma or equivalent
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 42 |
| Schedule | overtime |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | High school (required) |
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B2Gold - Nunavut
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 8 |
Nunavut, CA
The Company
B2Gold is a responsible international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Canada, Mali, Namibia and the Philippines, and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries.
Position
Operator – II, Open Pit Blast Hole Driller, Nunavut
Location and Reporting Structure
Reporting to the Supervisor, Open Pit, this position will be a fly in- fly out 3x3 rotation based in Nunavut, Canada.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate Sandvik Di650, DiSS0, & DX800 DTH blast hole drills to meet daily blasting plan and production targets.
- Ensure that blast holes are drilled accurately according to the blast design.
- Assist blast crew when required and carry out any other tasks as directed by the supervisor.
- Operate two-way radios to maintain communication and report any mechanical issues.
- Conduct pre & post operational inspections on equipment, clean, lubricate and refill equipment.
- Participate in safety toolbox talks and follow all site policies & procedures to ensure compliance;
- Five (5) years' experience operating drills in an Arctic drill/blast rock greenfield construction environment, i.e.: quarries, roads, plant sites, tank & camp pads, containment ponds, frozen core dams & open pits. Two (2) years' experience operating Di650, DiSS0 & DX800 equipment in a mining/blasting environment.
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
For informational purposes, the estimated annual earnings are $124,020.00 for 2184 scheduled hours (combined regular hourly rate of $45.00 and overtime rate of $67.50) in a work year.
B2Gold Nunavut offers a competitive compensation package, including salary commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills, plus a group benefits package for employees and their dependents.
Application and Contact Information
Kitikmeot Inuit, Nunavut Inuit, and Residents receive priority hiring consideration, if one these categories applies, please state it after the reference number in the subject line. We thank all for their interest but are only considering applicants with working rights in Canada.
B2Gold Nunavut prioritizes local employment, supports empowerment initiatives, and continuously works towards a people profile that matches the demographics of the respective national settings in which we operate, while appreciating our inclusive culture that attracts talent from around the world. As an equal opportunity employer, B2Gold Nunavut values diversity and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
The B2Gold Back River Corp. owned Back River Project is a significant undertaking with contributions from both B2Gold Nunavut and valued Contractors. Although we appreciate your interest in working for B2Gold Nunavut directly; if you are not selected for employment with B2Gold Nunavut or we have no current work available that is suitable for your skill set, B2Gold Nunavut may share your application material with our contractors for positions that they are seeking to fill. If you do not want your resume shared, please indicate so in the subject line of your email and we will retain a copy of your application material for our internal records only.
We will retain application material on file for future vacancies (openings within 6-12 months) for consideration; however, you are encouraged to apply to any opening you may be suited for. If selected to move forward a member of our team will be in touch.
Closing Date
This post will remain open until 12:00AM MST November 17th, 2026, unless a suitable candidate is not found. We thank all applicants for their interest in B2Gold Nunavut; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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