Posted 3 months ago
Shift Boss- Mining
@ MacKay Contracting
Sparwood, British Columbia
Overview
MacKay Contracting is hiring a Shift Boss for open pit mining in Sparwood, B.C., on a 7 x 7 rotation with 12-hour shifts. The role leads crews, plans daily production and manpower, and enforces safety and HSRC compliance. Pay is competitive, with $200/day LOA and benefits after 30 days; the estimated start is mid-September 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise mining crews on each shift
- Plan daily production, manpower, equipment and materials
- Champion safety through FLHAs and pre-shift meetings
- Monitor production targets and ensure HSRC compliance
- Manage attendance and approve daily timesheets
Requirements summary:
- Valid Shift Boss Certificate
- 5+ years in open pit mining operations
- Class 5 Driver's Licence
- Knowledge of HSRC and mining regulations
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office and Teams
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Schedule | overtime |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | Shift Boss Certificate, Class 5 Driver's Licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
MacKay Contracting
Saved company profile
Historical company information from a saved The Jobs API profile (LinkedIn/Crunchbase fields). It is not live-verified; figures may have changed. Missing values remain unknown.
Heavy Civil Construction & Mining Infrastructure | North America
Full company description
Mackay Contracting is a heavy civil construction and mining services contractor delivering complex infrastructure and resource operations across North America. Built on over 40 years of disciplined execution, we operate in demanding environments where production certainty, precision, and safety are non-negotiable. Our capabilities include: • Transportation infrastructure and corridor development • Underground utilities and integrated civil systems • Contract mining and mine support operations • Environmental and reclamation delivery We support public and private sector clients across Canada and the United States.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,774
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 38
- Reported office locations
- 1600A Theatre Rd, Cranbrook, British Columbia V1C 7G1, CA
- 1102 Highway 3, Sparwood, British Columbia V0B 2G1, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Mining
- Infrastructure
- Transportation
- Industrial
- Project Management
- Civil Engineering
- Other recorded names
- MacKay Contracting
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Mackay Contracting is a heavy civil construction and mining services contractor delivering complex infrastructure and resource operations across North America. Built on over 40 years of disciplined execution, we operate in demanding environments where production certainty, precision, and safety are non-negotiable. Our capabilities include: • Transportation infrastructure and corridor development • Underground…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Cranbrook, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1986 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 13 |
| View page |
How You’ll Make an Impact
You’ll be the leader on the ground who sets the tone for each shift. By keeping people safe, equipment moving, and communication tight, you’ll directly influence production, team morale, and overall site performance. Your leadership will help ensure MacKay delivers consistent, high-quality results while living our BUILD Core Values every single day.
We are currently recruiting for this position with an estimated project start of mid-September 2026.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading and supervising mining crews during assigned shifts
- Planning and coordinating daily production, manpower, equipment, and materials
- Championing safety through FLHAs, pre-shift meetings, and active field presence
- Monitoring production targets and adjusting priorities as needed
- Ensuring compliance with HSRC, site rules, and MacKay standards
- Managing attendance, time-off requests, and approving daily timesheets
- Supporting training, coaching, and development of team members
- Coordinating equipment use, care, and basic maintenance needs
- Communicating issues, risks, and progress to the Project Manager
- Setting the example for professionalism, accountability, and teamwork
Who You Are / What You Bring
- A strong, hands-on leader who leads by example
- A safety-first mindset — always
- Valid Shift Boss Certificate
- 5+ years of experience in open pit mining operations
- Solid understanding of mining equipment, production processes, and site logistics
- Knowledge of HSRC, mining regulations, and safe work practices
- Comfortable using computers and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
- Clear communicator who can motivate crews and manage expectations
- Calm under pressure and confident making decisions in real time
- Class 5 Driver’s Licence
What’s In It for You
This role is based out of Sparwood, B.C., working a 7 x 7 shift rotation. Shifts typically run 12 hours, with overtime after 8 hours. $200/day LOA and benefits after 30 days.
At MacKay, you’ll enjoy:
- A leadership role with real influence on site operations
- Competitive compensation aligned with experience and responsibility
- Opportunity to work on major mining projects in the Elk Valley
- Support from experienced Project Managers and senior leadership
- A company that values safety, accountability, and teamwork — not just talk
- Long-term growth opportunities within a well-established, respected contractor
BUILD with us:
Be Safe Always. Unified as a TEAM. Integrity & Accountability. Lead with Innovation & Excellence. Drive Positive Impact.
Journal
Only you can see this. Kept on this device, and in your account when you sign in.