Position Summary:

The Mountain Crew Foreman leads the Mountain Crew who is responsible for all mountain support tasks related to the exploration program and for the safety and well-being of our exploration team members operating in challenging mountainous environments. The Mountain Crew Foreman will play a key role in emergency response, risk management, and providing expert guidance in mountain safety protocols. This is a full-time, seasonal position for the 2026 exploration season, approximately June to October.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise Mountain Crew team members in the construction of drill pads and waterline support as needed.
• Coordinate with driller foreman on a daily basis in regards to waterlines, pumps, and drill pad inspections.
• Work closely with the geological and engineering teams to understand project requirements and coordinate construction activities to meet project timelines.
• Build sturdy and stable drill, pump, and heli pads using a variety of construction techniques and materials to ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Conduct risk assessments for mountain exploration activities and provide recommendations to minimize potential hazards.
• Install and maintain water supplies to drill sites.
• Assist with trail and road layout work, brushing, and clearing as needed.
• Environmental and geological field survey support as needed.
• Assist with management of prompt emergency response efforts in mountainous terrain, including search and rescue operations, medical evacuations, and response to natural disasters.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience in mountain rescue operations, preferably in a remote or mineral exploration setting.
• Wilderness First Aid (WFA) required, WFR certification required, advanced medical training is a plus.
• 5 or more years’ experience working in and around helicopters performing sling load and long line operations is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to remain calm and focused in high-pressure situations.
• Mechanical aptitude with carpentry, and experience with power tools.
• Construction or carpentry experience is a plus.
• Mountain hazard awareness and risk assessment.
• Ability to work in adverse weather and glaciated, mountainous terrain.
• Physical fitness and the ability to operate effectively in challenging and remote environments. Must provide physical fitness certification post offer.
• Technical rope rescue, and other relevant emergency response certifications is a plus.
• Avalanche, Rockfall Mitigation, and/or High Angle Rescue Certification is a plus.
• Proficient use of GPS, communication devices, and other relevant technology for rescue operations.
• Proactive and collaborative attitude, committed to working in a team environment based on respect, trust and accountability in pursuing shared goals.
• Mindset that factors personnel safety, environmental protection, and community commitment into every decision and action.
• Self-motivation with good attention to detail.
• Valid driver license with clean driving record.
• All new employees must pass a background check.

Schedule:

Work hours generally begin at 7:00 AM. Schedule and rotations to be discussed.

Pay Rate:

We offer a competitive salary structure dependent upon experience and qualifications.

Location:

Palmer Project Camp near Haines, Alaska during the field season. Camp accommodation and meals are provided. Preference will be given to qualified local candidates.