General Trainer

The General Trainer supports safe and effective onboarding and training across Red Chris by delivering consistent, practical, and values-aligned training to employees, business partners, and visitors.

Reporting to the Lead, Training - Red Chris, this position facilitates daily site orientations, VOC assessments, and mobile equipment training, while coordinating onboarding and shutdown-specific training schedules. The General Trainer works across departments to ensure training aligns with site procedures, legal obligations, and operational readiness.
By providing field-based instruction and supporting continuous improvement through frontline insights, this role contributes to Newmont’s operational safety, compliance, and workforce development.

This position has a competitive base salary between 83,400-111,180 , with an additional short-term incentive. The offered base salary will be determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies, with consideration to internal equity.

• Deliver daily and weekly onboarding programs, including full-day orientations for new employees and contractors.
• Facilitate visitor orientations and safety briefings to ensure safe site access for all personnel.
• Conduct Verification of Competency (VOC) assessments on operational tasks and auxiliary mobile equipment (not including large heavy equipment such as haul trucks).
• Deliver classroom and field-based training for various mobile and stationary equipment, including: Skid Steer Loaders, Telehandlers, Aerial Work Platforms (AWP), Overhead Cranes, Vertical and Counterbalance Forklifts.
• Support training coordination during scheduled shutdowns by delivering pre-task training and confirming compliance requirements.
• Adapt and update existing training materials to reflect changes in equipment, procedures, or site expectations.
• Collaborate with supervisors and SMEs to align training activities with day-to-day operational requirements.
• Maintain accurate training records using systems such as SuccessFactors and ensure readiness for audits or inspections.
• Provide constructive feedback to improve training delivery, clarity, and learner engagement.
• Mentor and support employees in their development and understanding of site practices and safety expectations.
• Model safety-first behaviors and inclusive communication in all training interactions.
• Support training activities without owning production task allocation or operational decision-making.
• Support integration of new training tools and digital platforms to enhance delivery and learner engagement.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of site-wide training programs in collaboration with the Training Lead, Coordinators, and subject matter experts
  

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in mining, heavy industrial, or processing environments.
• At least 2 years in a training, supervisory, or safety-related role.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating equipment or compliance-based training.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and contractor/visitor onboarding procedures.
• Train-the-Trainer certification or equivalent instructional experience (preferred).
• Instructor certifications such as WHMIS, First Aid, Fall Protection, Confined Space are assets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with SuccessFactors or LMS tools is beneficial.
• Familiarity with BC Mines Act, OH&S regulations, and related compliance frameworks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to support engagement and understanding across diverse audiences.
• Mines Supervisor Certification (via Open School BC or equivalent) is considered a strong asset. If not currently held, the successful candidate must be willing to complete it should site needs require.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.