Yardperson, telehandler, rigging

Artemis Gold is a well-financed, growth-oriented gold development company with a strong financial capacity 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 January 2025 and commercial production was declared on May 1, 2025. Artemis Gold trades on the TSX-V under the symbol ARTG. For more information visit www.artemisgoldinc.com.

Location: Blackwater Mine site and Prince George Warehouse (2 at each location) 

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

Employment Type: Fixed Term Hourly Contract

Term End Date: Dec 20, 2028

The Material Yardperson manages materials, equipment, and consumables within a rugged, outdoor laydown yard, serving a major gold mine construction project. This role requires an expert operator to safely navigate a telehandler (zoom boom) across unpaved, uneven terrain in variable weather conditions. You will be responsible for unloading heavy transport trucks, rigging critical lifts, and securing loads for transport across an active open pit mine site, while maintaining strict inventory control and safety provisions.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Operation & Material Handling

• Operate variable-reach telehandlers (Zoom Booms up to 12K+ capacity) safely, in tight, unpaved, and muddy outdoor laydown yards.
• Unload incoming freight, flatbeds, and step-deck transport trailers containing heavy earthworks parts, pipe, structural steel, and ground engagement tools.
• Stage, stack, and organize materials systematically to optimize yard space and ensure fast, safe retrieval for construction crews.
• Perform mandatory daily pre-shift equipment inspections and report mechanical issues immediately.

Rigging & Load Securement

• Inspect, select, and utilize appropriate rigging hardware (slags, shackles, chains, spreader bars) based on weight and center of gravity.
• Act as the primary rigger/swamper, executing safe lifting plans for complex, awkward, or heavy loads.
• Secure materials onto site haul trucks, flatbeds, and off-road utility vehicles using straps, chains, and binders to ensure zero movement during transport over rough mine haul roads.

Yard Inventory & Safety Compliance

• Verify incoming shipments against packing slips, manifests, and purchase orders; report discrepancies or damaged goods immediately.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free laydown yard, ensuring clear emergency access and proper segregation of materials.
• Adhere strictly to the BC Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines, WorkSafeBC standards, and site-specific zero-harm policies.
• 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.

Certifications & Licences

• Telehandler Certification: Valid, industry-recognized ticket for Variable Reach Rough Terrain Forklifts
• Rigging Certification: Confirmed Hoisting & Rigging / Slinger certification from an accredited provider.
• Driver's License: Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License (or provincial equivalent) with a clean driving record.
• Site Readiness: Ability to pass a comprehensive pre-employment medical, fitness-to-work test, and drug & alcohol screening.

Required Experience

• Industrial Setting: Minimum of 5 years of experience running telehandlers and managing a laydown yard on a major heavy civil, industrial construction, or mining project.

• Outdoor Environments: Proven capability working 12-hour shifts outdoors in extreme BC weather conditions (mud, snow, ice, dust).
• Earthworks Familiarity: Experience handling large-scale earthworks construction supplies (HDPE piping, geotextiles, culverts, heavy equipment parts).

Required Skills & Attributes

• Physical Stamina: Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and walk long distances over uneven, rocky ground.
• Communication: Clear, assertive radio communication skills to coordinate safely with transport drivers, crane operators, and heavy equipment traffic.
• Autonomy: Highly self-motivated; capable of managing yard logistics independently in a fast-paced, non-unionized environment.

Benefits

• Extended Health, Dental & Vision Care 
• 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.