We are St Barbara. A growing gold company with a global outlook.

We’re an Australian based, ASX 200 company with gold mining operations in Australia, Canada and Papua New Guinea. Our vision is to be a brilliant, global mining company that grows sustainably and creates enduring, positive impacts.

Our Atlantic Operations Touqouy mine site is located an hour outside of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Situated in Canada’s Ocean Playground, it’s no surprise that Nova Scotian’s quality of life is second to none. Whether you prefer sandy beaches and coastal cliffs, or the culture and energy of city life, you’re never far from either. Halifax is one of the fastest growing cities in Canada and has been rated by Maclean’s Magazine as Canada’s best place to live and work.

Now is an exciting time for our business and for our people. We’re going through a period of significant change and have gained real momentum in transforming our business so that, together, we can build a brilliant future. We’re looking for people who are ready to grow through opportunity and build brilliance with us.

We are currently seeking a Licensed Electrician to join our team. This is a full-time, permanent position with our Atlantic Operations based at our Touquoy mine in Middle Musquodoboit. The work schedule is 4 days on, 4 days off, 12 hour day shifts, Reporting to the Electrical Maintenance Supervisor, the Electrician will be an active member of the Mill Maintenance team and perform maintenance work to ensure the mill runs at the highest efficiency and with minimal downtime.

The Opportunity

• Ensuring and monitoring safety in the workplace by identifying and addressing hazards, participating in improving safety and ensuring all reporting requirements are completed.
• Reading and interpreting drawings, circuit diagrams and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layouts for new or existing installations.
• Running wires in walls, floors and ceilings.
• Diagnosing electrical problems of motors and drives (Soft Starters and protective relays).
• Installing electrical boxes, switches and receptacles.
• Installing brackets and hangers to support electrical equipment.
• Installing lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
• Splicing, joining and connecting wire to fixtures and components to form circuits.
• Testing continuity of circuits using test equipment to ensure compatibility and safety of system, following installation, replacement or repair.
• Troubleshooting and isolating faults in electrical systems and remove and replace faulty components.
• Connecting electrical power to audio and visual communication equipment, signaling devices and heating and cooling systems.
• Conducting preventive maintenance programs and keeping maintenance records.
• All other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Are you ready to come and build a brilliant future with us?

We need the very best people. People who genuinely care for the work they do and the positive impact they can make. People who see challenge as an opportunity for growth and value working with others towards a common goal.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• A personal commitment to behavior consistent with St Barbara's Values including honesty and integrity, respect, working together, delivering to promise and striving to do better.
• Red Seal or Provincially Licensed Electrician.
• Background in Industrial Controls/PLC's/Instrumentation preferred and /or willing and capable of obtaining further training and certification.
• Self-motivated individual having good organizing and coordinating skills with a proven track record.
• Experience in an industrial environment preferred.
• Works well in a team environment, bringing a natural sense of urgency, providing technical support to the success of the shift team.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Effective Verbal and Written communication skills are essential.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) and CMMS programs
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Current unencumbered Class 5 Driver’s License.

For further information on St Barbara and to apply for this role, please visit: https://stbarbara.com.au/working-with-us/current-opportunities/

At St Barbara, we’re committed to finding the best fit for every role. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming diversity in all its forms. All qualified applicants will be given equal consideration, regardless of their race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are the only Australian mining company to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) for seven consecutive years.

We encourage Members of the Mi’ kmaq community to self-identify in their cover letter.