Supervisor – Fixed Plant Maintenance in Vanderhoof

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.

Reporting to the Superintendent - Fixed Plant Maintenance, the Supervisor - Fixed Plant Maintenance leads mechanical tradespeople, apprentices, and contractors in the safe and efficient delivery of planned, preventative, and breakdown maintenance across the Blackwater Mine fixed plant. The role supports equipment availability and reliability through effective maintenance execution, workforce development, and continuous improvement.

Location: Blackwater Mine Site

Schedule: Two (2) Weeks On - Two (2) Weeks Off Rotation

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate visible safety leadership and enforce BW Gold safety standards, statutory requirements, isolation procedures, and permit-to-work systems; lead pre-start meetings and risk assessments.
• Supervise planned, preventative, and breakdown mechanical maintenance, coordinate emergency repairs, and support shutdown planning and execution.
• Deliver work to approved plans, schedules, and quality standards; ensure accurate work order completion in the maintenance management system.
• Lead, coach, and develop tradespeople and apprentices; manage performance, competencies, and the effective deployment of employees and contractors.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and equipment failures; support root cause analysis, defect elimination, and corrective actions to reduce downtime.
• Coordinate with Planning, Reliability, Operations, and Warehouse teams on maintenance priorities, resources, and critical parts; assist with budgeting and resource forecasting.
• May be required to maintain a clean-shaven appearance (i.e. no facial hair) to ensure the safe and effective use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) associated with assigned duties.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Mechanical trade qualification (Millwright), or Mechanical Engineering, Technician, or Technologist credentials.
• Minimum five years of maintenance experience in gold mining, mineral processing, or heavy industry, with demonstrated experience leading mechanical maintenance teams.
• Strong knowledge of crushers, conveyors, pumps, screens, stackers and reclaimers, gearboxes, rotating equipment, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with maintenance planning, scheduling, and CMMS platforms such as SAP, Pronto, or Maximo.
• Leadership and Management diploma, Reliability or Asset Management training, root cause analysis, shutdown experience, and gold mining supervisory experience are assets.

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.