Technician, Control Systems
CA$85,500 – CA$114,000 / yr base salary
Posted 13 Oct 2026
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- Expected experience
- 3+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
| Base salary | CA$85,500 – CA$114,000 / yr |
|---|---|
| Cash bonus | CA$13,000 – CA$17,000 |
| Total comp | CA$98,000 – CA$131,000 |
CertificationsCompTIA A+
Field of studyComputer Engineering, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical, Instrumentation (or related)
Study levelBachelor's or higher
Workplace Type: Onsite
Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.
Brucejack is one of the highest-grade gold mines in the world – a remote underground operation famously located on top of a glacier in northwestern British Columbia. With a fly-in, fly-out roster and on-site camp, our team works in a truly unique environment, using modern mining methods to safely extract gold and silver from deep beneath the ice. The challenges of Brucejack’s location create a tight-knit team spirit: safety, adaptability and camaraderie are paramount in everything we do. We are quietly proud of our strong partnerships with local First Nations and nearby communities, which help us operate responsibly and share benefits in the region. Brucejack offers the rare opportunity to build a career on the cutting edge of mining, delivering world-class results in an environment like no other.
Your Impact
To safely and effectively support, maintain, and improve the availability, reliability, and integrity of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) at Newmont’s Brucejack operation. The role provides technical expertise for fixed plant process control systems, instrumentation, and industrial communications to enable safe, stable, and optimized mineral processing operations.
As part of our team, you will
The Control Systems Technician performs the following essential activities to deliver authorized, productive, and value‑adding work:
- Comply with all Newmont safety, environmental, and operational requirements and actively participate in safety programs.
- Provide day-to-day technical support for ICS, including DCS, PLC, SCADA, instrumentation, and associated field equipment.
- Interface with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and external vendors to diagnose issues, implement repairs, and improve system reliability.
- Support control system maintenance strategies and participate in project execution, system upgrades, shutdowns, and plant improvement initiatives.
- Apply industry best practices and Newmont standards to ensure compliance, cybersecurity awareness, and lifecycle integrity of ICS.
- Maintain accurate technical documentation, drawings, and change records related to control system modifications.
- Contribute to commissioning and troubleshooting of processing equipment, motor control systems, and advanced control strategies.