Flights paid for
Employers usually arrange and pay for the flight from a pick-up point (Montreal, Quebec City, Val-d'Or, Rouyn-Noranda or Timmins) to the site airstrip.
FIFO mining jobs in Canada
GEMS – GEO MINIER SERVICES recruits for remote mine sites on a fly-in fly-out basis: flights, camp accommodation and meals covered, 14/14 or 7/7 rotations.
Current FIFO openings
These positions are fly-in fly-out, with travel and accommodation covered by the employer.
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Camp and meals included
Private camp room, meals, gym and internet: your living costs on site are covered for the whole rotation.
14/14 or 7/7 rotations
Work blocks followed by a full block of time off at home. Every GEMS posting states the rotation and shift length.
Remote-site premiums
FIFO roles often add a remote-site premium, plenty of overtime and a higher hourly rate than equivalent residential positions.
How hiring works
1. Apply online
Pick a FIFO opening above, or add your resume to our candidate database.
2. Interview and checks
A GEMS recruiter reviews your experience, certifications (common core, safety training, first aid) and rotation availability.
3. Medical and onboarding
Most sites require a pre-employment medical and a health and safety orientation before your first flight.
4. Fly to site
You receive your flight itinerary, the gear list to bring and the camp rules.
FIFO jobs: frequently asked questions
What is a FIFO (fly-in fly-out) job?
A fly-in fly-out job means you are flown to a remote mine site, work a full rotation while living in camp, then fly home for a block of time off. Travel, accommodation and meals are normally paid by the employer.
What are the most common FIFO rotations in Canada?
14 days on / 14 days off and 7/7 are the most common rotations at Canadian mines. 21/7 and 4/3 also exist on road-accessible sites. Each posting states the exact rotation.
Do I need mining experience for a FIFO job?
Not always. Underground roles usually require common core mining training, but many surface, camp services and technician-helper roles are open to candidates trained on the job.
Do FIFO jobs pay more?
They often include a remote-site premium, significant overtime during the rotation and no housing or food costs on site, which raises net income compared with an equivalent residential job.
Where are the FIFO sites GEMS recruits for?
Mainly Nord-du-Québec (James Bay, Nunavik), remote sites in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, plus Northern Ontario and the territories depending on current mandates.