Shift Boss- Mining
- Sparwood, BC, V0B 2G1, Canada
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Job details
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience in open pit mining operations
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Shift Boss leads and supervises mining crews to ensure safe, efficient production and site performance. They are responsible for coordinating daily manpower, equipment, and materials while maintaining compliance with safety regulations.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a valid Shift Boss Certificate and at least 5 years of experience in open pit mining. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a strong understanding of mining regulations and site logistics are required.
Skills
- Mining operations
- Leadership
- Safety management
- Production planning
- Team supervision
- Equipment maintenance
- Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Logistics
- Decision making
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Long-term growth opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Management & Leadership
- Construction
- Energy
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Mining
- Shift Boss
- Open pit mining
- HSRC
- Safety
- FLHA
- Production targets
- Site logistics
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Teams
- Class 5 Driver’s Licence
- Leadership
- Supervision
- Contractor
- Elk Valley
- Sparwood
- Mining regulations
- Equipment maintenance