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Posted June 08, 2026
Minconsult Exploration Services

Construction Pad Builder

Minconsult Exploration Services
Whitehorse, YT Full Time
Compensation: $300 Daily
Duration
Seasonal
Closing Date
Around October maybe
Job Level
N/A
Intended job posting audience
Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.

Pay: From CA$300.00 per day

Job description:

Roles and Responsibilities

This is a full-time seasonal contract position located in a remote camp facility. The standard shift for this role consists of 28 days on duty followed by 14 days off duty, with 10-hour workdays resulting in 70-hour workweeks. Hours and pay are managed under a Work Averaging Permit. Transportation to the site is arranged via flight.
The Pad Builder works under the supervision of the foreman in the site preparation, construction, and deconstruction of drill pads and other structures. Helps clear sites of trees and vegetation. Manually digs sumps and stacks lumber.

  • Heavy manual labour, incl; shoveling, lifting/carrying loads over 50lbs
  • Flying to and from sites in a helicopter
  • Working outside for 10 hours in extreme weather conditions
  • Learning how to construct timber framed platforms on changing terrain.
  • Participating in safety training, completing daily hazard assessments and timecards
  • Operation of hand tools including hammers, drills, rock saws, jackhammers, etc.
  • Assist with rigging lumber and equipment, while sending and receiving external helicopter loads
  • Hiking more than one kilometer through the bush to sites in mountainous terrain carrying a 30lb pack

It is expected that the position will require:

  • Physically fitness
  • Able to work with minimal supervision in a team environment.
  • Able to be away from home for 3-4 weeks. Communication can be intermittent.
  • Capable of sharing a wood-floored tent with three others and have reasonable personal hygiene

standards.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • Enrolled in a Construction / Carpentry related program
  • Occupational First Aid Level 1 and Transportation endorsement

Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Skills

  • 1-2 years experience in construction environment
  • Experience in the mineral exploration industry an asset

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Contract length: 8 months

Education:

  • Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

  • carpentry: 1 year (preferred)

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