Camp Manager

CAMP MANAGER

Fox Exploration Ltd. is accepting applications for a Camp Manager, as outlined below, to work on a rotational basis at a mineral exploration camp near Dawson City, Yukon. Full-time, relief and part-time positions are available. Fox Exploration provides camp management and support personnel to various clients in the natural resources sector. Established for over decade, Fox is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all personnel with the opportunity for career advancement across several skillsets.

Job Overview

Camp Managers of our remote access job sites are often referred to as the “Swiss Army Knives” of camp as they require the use of multiple skillsets and incredible resourcefulness in ensuring the smooth operation of camp. The Camp Manager will work directly with the Project Manager and/or Senior Geologist. Accommodations at camp, meals and travel to and from the job site will be provided.

Responsibilities

The Camp Manager will be responsible for a variety of day-to-day tasks to help ensure camp and camp equipment is maintained while providing assistance and support for other camp departments. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting with the mobilization and construction of camp
• Assisting camp tear down and demobilization
• Completing basic maintenance and repair of camp structures and equipment
• Maintaining camp communication systems (radios, repeater, satellite internet…)
• Ensuring camp remains organized and clean
• Ordering and maintaining inventories of camp consumables such as fuel & lumber
• Completing supply runs from camp to nearby towns
• Overseeing camp support staff and acting as the camp liaison with the head office
• Providing camp orientation to all incoming personnel
• Enforcing Camp Rules
• Working with the camp’s First Aid Attendant in the design and implementation of safety protocols and procedures.
• Providing support to other departments such as geology and drilling personnel
• Working directly with the Project Manger or Senior Geologist in the coordination and logistics of personnel and supplies going to and from camp.

Requirements and Preferences

• Valid Driver’s License and off-road driving experience
• Valid PAL preferred (required for wildlife monitoring)
• Basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical and mechanical knowledge
• Basic computer skills including excel spreadsheets, scanning, email
• Ability to perform physically demanding work; lift at least fifty pounds (50 lbs)
• Ability to work long and irregular hours
• Level 1 First Aid certificate or equivalent preferred
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Self-driven with a work ethic to go beyond what is expected
• Previous experience as a Camp Manager is major asset
• Trade certification in any related discipline is an asset

Schedule

Rotational: 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off (somewhat flexible)

Anticipated Start Date: June 1, 2024

Anticipated End Date: September 15, 2024

Compensation

Commensurate with experience