Job Description
Project: Voisey’s Bay
Location: East coast of Labrador (approximately 350 km North of Goose Bay and 35 km Southwest of Nain)
Rotation: 14 days on, 14 days off
Shift Length: 12 hours
Travel: Flight from airport closest to point of hire
Accommodation: Remote site - Camp setting
Compensation: Redpath offers comprehensive benefits
Pre-employment requirement: Drug test, Medical, Criminal Background Check
All interested parties can apply to Redpath Limited website at:
Careers | Redpath Mining Contractors and Engineers
Innu Nation members and Nunatsiavut beneficiaries can also apply
by forwarding their application to their Vale’s Aboriginal Employment Coordinator.
Please ensure you include your full name, address, community and province when applying.
Closing date: February 10, 2026
Scope Of Work
Innu Inuit Redpath Limited Partnership (IIR) is mining contractor that operates projects in 2 underground mines located on the east coast of Labrador, approximately 350 km north of Goose Bay. The work consists of building/ installing mine infrastructure such as high pressure doors, regulator walls, wash bays, maintenance bays, fuel bay, etc.
IIR recognizes the Impact & Benefits Agreements with the Innu Nation & the Nunatsiavut Government in which Innu & Inuit workers have first preference for employment at Voisey’s Bay Site. It also recognizes a commitment to give qualified workers from Labrador priority for employment opportunities.
IIR is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Lead Journeyperson Electrician and the Journey person Electrical Supervisor, the primary role of a Journeyperson electrician is to install, wire, maintain & perform preventive maintenance and repairs to electric equipment on the surface and underground areas. The incumbent will also be required to work with PLC and communication systems.
Responsibilities
- Must be able to comprehend written and verbal instructions as required to perform their duties in a safe and efficient manner
- Must be capable of reading & understanding electrical drawings
- Must have direct experience installing and maintaining:
- Troubleshoot and repair ventilation fans and mine pumps
- Electric/hydraulic mining equipment
- Phone and mine communication systems
- PLC and other advanced or automation systems
- High Voltage (600 V to 15,000 V) and Low Voltage Power and control systems
- Underground sub-stations
- Fabricate when required electrical panels and other necessary Installation of electrical cables
- Perform safely and timely emergency repairs to equipment
- Must be able to communicate written and verbal instructions to subordinates
- Must have skills to help train new employees and apprentices
- The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive
Qualifications
- Journeyperon Red Seal Electrician certificate of competence for Industrial or Construction and Maintenance
- Minimum five years experience in an underground mining environment
- Ontario Hard Rock Underground Service Type Common Core (or other provincial equivalents)
Required Skills
- Ability to multi-task and work safely and effectively
- Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently
About Us
In 1962, Jim Redpath’s vision for the company was much the same as it is today; offering a high level of service to the mining industry, which exceeds current standards and provides challenge for its employees. With a foundation built on global experience, adaptability and exceptional workmanship, Redpath leads the industry with cutting edge innovations in safety and mining practices. Services including underground construction, shaft sinking, raiseboring, mine contracting, raise mining, mine development, engineering and technical services and a variety of specialty services are offered around the world, with the expertise and qualifications in place to support any scope of work. Global experience has given Redpath expansive regulatory knowledge, regional expertise, and cultural sensitivity. Redpath has built a solid reputation for conquering tough challenges and adapting to a variety of environments. Redpath’s employees are the heart of the company’s success, and it remains through them that the company will continue to expand and flourish.
Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.
