• Become a valuable addition to Centerra's Kemess Mine operations team
• Boost your career by joining an established organization
• Receive a highly competitive salary between $90,000 - $95,000 based on skills and experience plus benefits

About Centerra Gold

Headquartered in Toronto, Centerra Gold (TSX: CG) is one of the leading North American gold and copper producers engaged in the operation, exploration, development, and acquisition in Asia, North America, and other markets worldwide.

Centerra’s vision is to build a team-based culture of excellence that responsibly delivers sustainable value and growth. We are committed to the safety, integrity, ethics, and fairness of our operations, promoting the highest standards of ethical business conduct of our employees, officers, and directors. 

For more information, please see our website. 

About the Kemess Mine

Kemess is located in north-central British Columbia, approximately 250 km north of Smithers and 430 km northwest of Prince George, with fly-in access. The property is host to the former Kemess South (KS) Mine, the Kemess Underground (KUG) deposit, and the Kemess East (KE) deposit. 

We have an opportunity for a full-time Paramedic to join our Kemess Mine operations site.

This is a camp-based position, with a rotation of 14 days on / 14 days off, with a 12-hour daily schedule. 

Reporting to the Site Services Supervisor, the Paramedic works as the primary healthcare professional responsible in providing pre-hospital assessment and medical care for the mine site. This position also plays a critical role in the site emergency preparedness and response plan and works very closely with the mine site emergency response coordinator and mine rescue members. The incumbent in this position is required to be on call 24 hours while at site. 

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain the first aid services plan on site for Kemess.
• Maintain the onsite medical facility, its equipment, and inventories to industry standards. This includes cleaning, decontaminating and inspecting emergency vehicles and equipment to maintain a constant state of emergency preparedness.
• Provide routine medical care and advanced skilled services to the mine site.
• Respond to emergency calls for medical assistance at accidents and emergencies.
• On call during the night for emergencies only.
• Assure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Administer drug and alcohol screening as per company policy.
• Provide monthly reports and statistics concerning site injuries and incidents.
• Perform industrial hygiene sampling program including medical surveillance testing.
• Participate with Emergency Response Team and emergency response drills.
• Liaising with members of emergency services, such as the police, coroner, Mine Rescue personnel and other ambulance services to ensure the appropriate level of response.
• Manning an ambulance or other rapid response vehicle.
• Preparing and reporting the patient's history, condition and treatment to relevant hospital staff.
• Other Health and Safety duties as required.

About You

The following skills and experiences will also be critical to successfully performing this role:

• Primary Care Paramedic registered in British Columbia with IV endorsement.
• Occupational First Aid Level III or equivalent.
• Class 4 license in British Columbia.
• CPR-C Certificate.
• Drug and alcohol collection training would be an asset.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Friendly and caring bed-side manner.
• Outgoing with strong interpersonal skills.
• Organization Skills.
• Ability to remain calm and composed during emergency situations.
• Conflict Management skills.
• Leadership skills that inspire others to keep working towards the vision of “Zero Incidents & Accidents.”
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills & concepts.
• Required to meet pre-employment testing requirements.

About the Benefits

As a valued member of Centerra's Kemess Mine team, you can look forward to a highly competitive salary based on skills and experience. You'll also gain access to some incredible benefits, including:

• Tax-free travel allowance commensurate with the distance required for travel
• Extended group health, dental, vision, and travel insurance
• Life Insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D
• Company-sponsored pension with Company match 
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Healthcare Spending Account 
• Reimbursements on work gear and equipment
• Annual Incentive Bonus
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company match
• Parental leave top-up program
• Professional development within the organization
• Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion

This is your chance to be part of an established, industry-leading global organization with incredible room for career growth and personal development.   

If you have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!