Underground Trainer

Location: Northern British Columbia (Fort Nelson)

About Barminco
Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. is part of the Perenti Group, a diversified global mining services company originating in Australia. Barminco can offer you opportunities to take your career to the next level as one of the world's largest hard-rock underground mining companies, with operations in Canada and across the globe. The Perenti Group operates across a wide range of mining sectors and offers unique career progression opportunities.

We provide state of the art facilities, equipment, technology and opportunities to work on projects all over the world. At Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd., we are committed to fostering a culture that understands and values inclusion and diversity.

The Opportunity
Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. has an exciting opportunity for an Underground Mine Trainer at the Red Chris Mine in northern British Columbia. Working a FIFO rotation of 14-shifts on and 14-shifts off.

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Underground Mine Trainer is responsible for ensuring all mining personnel, whether newcomers or seasoned veterans, are primed to excel in their roles. By providing continuous ‘in field’ training and support to all mine site employees and focusing on the correct operation or equipment and execution of tasks, UG Trainers empower every worker to operate efficiently and productively, without compromising on safety or equipment integrity, ensuring everyone returns home safely after each shift.

This role is responsible for imparting hard skills and intangibles, ensuring each employee is as ‘mine-ready’ as possible, ensuring workers are confident, efficient, and, above all, safe.

Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to)
Safety Commitment

Ensure full understanding and compliance with all Barminco HSE policies/procedures and work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other local regulatory agencies to promote safe work behaviour.

Demonstrate behaviours that match company values by setting the right example; be a role model and coach for employees, so that they are encouraged to always demonstrate the correct behaviours.

Onboarding & Introduction to the Barminco Way
Serve as the initial point of contact for new hires, offering a warm welcome and thorough induction. Ensure that every individual, whether new to the industry or an experienced hand, is instilled with the Barminco ethos, principles, and standards from the outset.

In-Field Training

Provide continuous 'in field' training and support to all mine site employees, focusing on the correct operation of equipment and the execution of tasks.

Demonstrate competence in the principles and application of competency-based learning; coaching colleagues on mining methods, UG equipment, skills and operations.

Performance & Productivity Focus
Maximize efficiency by ensuring every worker understands their role, the equipment they use, and the part they play in our overall success.

Continuous Improvement
Regularly monitor and assess employees' job performance identifying opportunity for improvement in our people, equipment and systems, to enhance operational efficiency and safety performance.

Training Development & Delivery
Create and implement training modules, emphasizing both safety protocols and role-specific operational procedures.

Personalized Sessions
Recognize individual learning needs and deliver bespoke training sessions to bridge knowledge or skill gaps.

Collaboration
Work closely with department leads to understand specific training needs, ensuring all personnel are aligned with our performance and safety goals.

Training Records & Reporting
Recording all training appropriately and accurately, providing regular reports on training activities and employees' performance.

Monitoring & Feedback
Track training outcomes, gather feedback, and adjust training methodologies as necessary to achieve desired results.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

4-6 years’ relevant experience in an underground hard rock mine with heavy mobile equipment (Drills, Scoop, Charge Machines, etc.)

Train-the-Trainer certification; preferred.

Maintain a valid Driver’s License; manual transmission experience…