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Field Project Manager
Mineral Exploration & Line Cutting Operations
Access Line Cutting & Mulching Inc. (ALC)
Location
Remote Project Sites — Western Canada
Employment Type
Full-Time / Project-Based, Rotational Field Assignments
Field Rotation
28-Day Rotations
Compensation
$400 per field day + Project Performance Bonus
Travel
Company-Arranged Transportation from Designated Mobilization Points
Accommodations
Hard Camp / Hotel / Remote Camp Accommodations Provided
About Access Line Cutting & Mulching Inc.
Access Line Cutting & Mulching Inc. (ALC) provides professional line cutting, geophysical grid establishment, remote access development, and vegetation management services to the mining & mineral exploration, oil and gas, and forestry sectors.
We specialize in remote field operations, delivering safe, efficient, and accurately surveyed line cutting programs throughout Western Canada.
We are seeking an experienced, organized, and motivated Field Project Manager to oversee line cutting operations at remote exploration sites.
This is a hands-on, camp-based leadership position. The successful candidate will live and work alongside field crews during 28-day rotations, directly supervising daily operations while maintaining responsibility for safety, production, quality control, employee administration, reporting, and client communications.
The position requires an individual who is equally comfortable working in remote terrain and managing digital project records.
Key Responsibilities
1. Field Operations & Crew Supervision
- Directly supervise line cutting crews and coordinate daily field activities.
- Establish daily production targets, crew assignments, and operational priorities.
- Monitor crew productivity, performance, and adherence to project schedules.
- Conduct daily crew briefings and communicate work plans and expectations.
- Coordinate field equipment, transportation, supplies, and operational logistics.
- Resolve field challenges efficiently to minimize downtime.
- Ensure crews follow project specifications and established company procedures.
- Maintain regular communication with crews and verify their safe return to camp.
2. Human Resources Administration — Citation Canada HR
- Maintain employee documentation, certifications, and training records.
- Coordinate field-level employee onboarding and orientation.
- Monitor crew attendance, rotations, and staffing requirements.
- Address personnel concerns and communicate issues to ALC management.
- Ensure compliance with company HR policies and procedures.
3. Payroll & Timesheet Administration — Payworks Canada
- Track and verify daily employee hours, attendance, and production records.
- Prepare and submit accurate employee timesheets within payroll deadlines.
- Record applicable overtime, allowances, and other payroll information.
- Verify production-based compensation against documented field production.
- Coordinate with ALC administration to resolve discrepancies.
4. Health, Safety & Environmental Management — eCompliance
- Lead and document Daily Field Level Risk Assessments (FLRAs).
- Conduct toolbox meetings and additional safety briefings as required.
- Complete and review workplace, equipment, and field inspections.
- Manage near-miss, incident, hazard, and first-aid reporting.
- Identify corrective actions and verify their completion.
- Ensure compliance with company, client, and applicable regulatory HSE requirements.
- Monitor environmental protection measures and site-specific restrictions.
- Verify emergency response procedures and communication systems.
- Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions exist.
5. Daily Production Monitoring & GIS Reporting — QGIS & Mergin Maps
- Monitor daily production using GPS/GNSS field data.
- Review field data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
- Maintain current digital production records and maps.
- Track completed, staked, recut, and remaining line segments.
- Prepare and distribute daily production maps and reports.
- Prepare Daily Field Report Summaries documenting production, staffing, equipment, safety, delays, and planned activities.
- Prepare Weekly Project Summaries documenting cumulative production, schedule performance, outstanding work, and anticipated completion dates.
- Ensure accurate and timely submission of project deliverables.
6. Field Quality Assurance & Cut Line Auditing
- Conduct regular field inspections of active and completed cut lines.
- Verify line alignment, clearing widths, station marking, and compliance with project specifications.
- Identify deficiencies and provide clear corrective direction to field crews.
- Verify corrective work has been completed to the required standard.
- Maintain quality control records and communicate significant issues to management.
- Ensure completed work meets contractual requirements and client expectations.
7. Client Communications & Project Coordination
- Serve as the primary on-site contact for clients and their field representatives.
- Provide timely updates regarding production, safety, schedules, and operational matters.
- Communicate access challenges, weather delays, equipment issues, and project risks.
- Identify potential scope changes, additional work, and standby requirements.
- Obtain management authorization before committing to commercial changes or additional costs.
- Participate in client meetings, inspections, and operational planning discussions.
- Maintain professional relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
8. Remote Camp & Field Logistics
- Coordinate daily operational requirements within remote field camps.
- Monitor equipment, supplies, fuel, and transportation requirements.
- Assist with crew mobilization, demobilization, and rotation planning.
- Coordinate helicopter, vehicle, boat, or other transportation requirements where applicable.
- Identify and report logistical constraints affecting project operations.
Qualifications & Experience
Required
- Demonstrated supervisory experience in mineral exploration, forestry, line cutting, geophysics, or related field operations.
- Experience working and living in remote field camps.
- Strong practical understanding of crew supervision, field logistics, and production management.
- Ability to interpret maps, GPS coordinates, and field work instructions.
- Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental compliance.
- Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Excel, and digital reporting systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Ability and willingness to work 28-day rotations in remote locations and challenging field conditions.
Preferred
- Experience managing line cutting or geophysical survey preparation programs.
- Familiarity with QGIS, Mergin Maps, or comparable GIS/GPS software.
- Experience with eCompliance or similar safety management platforms.
- Familiarity with Citation Canada HR, Payworks Canada, or equivalent HR and payroll systems.
- Experience coordinating helicopter-supported field operations and remote camps.
- Relevant first aid, supervisor safety, and industry-specific training.
Training on ALC's internal software platforms and reporting procedures will be provided to qualified candidates.
Compensation & Benefits
ALC offers a competitive compensation structure that recognizes field leadership, operational accountability, and successful project delivery.
Guaranteed Base Field Rate: $400 per field day.
Project Performance Bonus: Additional compensation based on overall project performance, including production efficiency, quality, schedule performance, and fulfillment of safety and reporting requirements.
Field Rotation: 28-day rotational assignments.
Travel: Company-arranged transportation from designated mobilization points.
Accommodations: Remote camp accommodations provided.
Professional Development: Training on ALC's digital field management, reporting, HR, and safety systems.
Career Opportunities: Potential for increased responsibility as ALC continues to expand.
Specific bonus eligibility, performance criteria, and payment terms will be established in the employment agreement. Compensation will be administered in accordance with applicable employment standards.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a practical, hands-on field leader who takes ownership of assigned projects, leads by example, and maintains high standards of safety, workmanship, and accountability.
The successful candidate must be capable of independently supervising remote crews, identifying and resolving operational challenges, maintaining accurate project records, and communicating professionally with clients and management.
Effective project management begins in the field — not behind a desk.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume outlining their relevant field supervision, project management, and mineral exploration experience.
Subject Line: Field Project Manager Application
Please include a brief summary of your remote field experience, supervisory background, and availability.
[email protected]Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.