Overview
Artemis Gold is a well-financed, growth-oriented gold development company with strong financials aimed at creating shareholder value through the identification, acquisition, and development of gold properties in mining friendly jurisdictions. The Company's current focus is the Blackwater Mine in central British Columbia approximately 160km southwest of Prince George and 450km northeast of Vancouver. The first gold and silver pour at Blackwater was achieved in 2025 and commercial production was declared on May 1, 2025. Artemis Gold trades on TSX-V under the symbol ARTG. For more information visit www.artemisgoldinc.com.
Reporting to the Supervisor - Dispatch, the Hot Seat Coordinator is responsible for coordinating workforce deployment, operator relief activities, and hot seating requirements across Mine Operations. The role works closely with Dispatch, Supervisors, and Operators to ensure equipment remains staffed, breaks are coordinated efficiently, and workforce movement is managed safely throughout the shift. The Hot Seat Coordinator maintains real-time awareness of equipment assignments and operator availability to support safe and productive mining operations. This position also maintains the knowledge and capability to perform dispatch duties and provide dispatch coverage as required.
Location: Blackwater Mine Site
Schedule: Two (2) Weeks On - Two (2) Weeks Off Rotation
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate effective safety leadership by addressing and enforcing BW Gold's safety standards, procedures, and safety systems.
- Coordinate all hot seating activities across Mine Operations to ensure safe and efficient workforce transitions.
- Work closely with Dispatch to coordinate operator breaks and relief activities while minimizing impacts to production.
- Ensure all operators receive their allotted breaks in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations.
- Coordinate, communicate, and document hot seat schedules, shift change activities, and operator movements, ensuring accurate information is maintained and communicated to Dispatch, Supervisors, and operational personnel.
- Coordinate with Dispatch to synchronize fuelling delays with hot seating opportunities to minimize equipment downtime.
- Monitor workforce assignments and operator availability throughout the shift and adjust deployment plans as operational requirements change.
- Maintain real-time awareness of equipment staffing requirements and proactively address workforce coverage gaps.
- Coordinate operator assignments, equipment moves, and workforce reallocations as directed by Mine Operations leadership.
- Assist with coordinating shift change activities to ensure equipment remains staffed and production disruptions are minimized.
- Maintain accurate records of workforce movements, equipment assignments, and operational staffing changes.
- Assist with completing operational data audits and ensuring the accuracy of mine operations records and reporting.
- Support the development and maintenance of crew lineups and workforce assignment records.
- Communicate workforce deployment information to Supervisors and Dispatch to support operational decision making.
- Support training activities by coordinating trainee assignments and equipment placements as directed by Operations leadership.
- Provide current workforce assignment information during emergency response situations when required.
- Maintain the knowledge, skills, and capability to perform the Dispatcher role and provide dispatch coverage as required.
- Participate in all current and future continuous improvement initiatives.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of open pit mining experience.
- Previous experience in mine operations, dispatch, supervision, workforce coordination, or a related operational role.
- Working knowledge of open pit mining equipment, production processes, and mining operations.
- Experience coordinating personnel assignments and operational activities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with fleet management systems and dispatch software considered an asset.
- Minestar experience considered an asset.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Outlook.
- Strong understanding of site safety standards, policies, and procedures.
- Previous dispatch experience considered an asset.
- Ability to work at a remote location camp on a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation.
- Comfortable working and living in close quarters with the team.
- Ability to maintain high levels of performance over a 12-hour shift.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously in a dynamic operational environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate workforce records.
- Ability to make sound decisions under pressure while balancing operational priorities.
- Ability to work collaboratively with Operations, Dispatch, Maintenance, and Training personnel.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing operational requirements.
- Ability to remain calm and focused during high-pressure and emergency situations.
- Proficient computer skills and ability to learn site operating systems and software applications.
- Strong commitment to teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- RRSP Matching
- Extended Health, Dental & Vision Care
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Programs
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, national origin, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, or any other basis protected by law. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples. Members of Indigenous communities should clearly identify their status on their resume.
