From transportation and logistics to terminal operations, we’re creating long-term careers that support Northwest BC’s growing resource economy.
While our name is changing, our commitment to our employees remains the same. The Portland Canal Group builds on a long history of safe, reliable transportation and terminal operations in Stewart, BC. As our business grows, we’re creating new opportunities across trucking, logistics, maintenance, administration, and port operations.
A full service station that affords the utmost care to drivers and trucks alike.
In operation since the 1970s, Portland Canal Transportation hauls ore concentrates from the Red Chris mine and the Brucejack mine.
Drivers be warned, our hauls aren’t for the faint of heart, highly skilled professional drivers are required to drive these hauls. Shop foreman Mike Bishop runs a full-service two bay shop to ensure tractors/trailers are properly maintained to handle the demanding routes.
Employees: 56 drivers, 4 mechanics, 1 welder and 4 office staff
Products Handled: Concentrates
Value Added: Full service shop, regular preventative maintenance and long term contracts with customers
Year Opened: 1976
Division Manager: Rob Davies | rdavies@arrow.ca | 604-798-4695
The Hauls
Brucejack Mine (Off Road)
Home Terminal: Wild Fire Camp – Brucejack
Commodity: Gold concentrate
Route: Two trips per day between Wild Fire Camp (1km) and Bowser Camp (52km)
Distance: 104 km round trip X 2 trips
Shift length: 10-12 hours
Schedule: 5 days on shift, 2 days reset (6th shifts are available based on hours of service, mine inventory and equipment availability). Reset days are taken in Stewart. Accommodations in Stewart are provided free of charge.
Pay Rate: $49.64/hr
Pension: $4.75/hr
Living Out Allowance: $125/day
Red Chris Mine
Home Terminal: Stewart, B.C.
Commodity: Copper concentrate
Route: Stewart to Red Chris Mine. Driver loads with front end loader on scale. Return to Stewart unload at Stewart Bulk Terminals.
Distance: 640 km round trip
Shift length: 11-12 hours
Schedule: 5 days on shift, 2 days reset (6th shifts are available based on hours of service, mine inventory and equipment availability)
Pay Rate: $40.66/hr
Pension: $4.75/hr
Living Out Allowance: $125/day
Stewart to Wild Fire – Brucejack (Highway)
Home Terminal: Stewart, B.C.
Commodity: Gold concentrates
Route: 2 trips per shift Stewart to Wild Fire dolly off trailers a 1.5km lay down yard, pin up to loaded trailers and return to Stewart to unload at Stewart Bulk Terminals.
Distance: 500 km round trip
Shift length: 11-12 hours
Schedule: 5 days on shift 2 days reset (6th shifts are available based on hours of service, mine inventory and equipment availability).
Pay Rate: $40.66/hr
Pension: $4.75/hr
Living Out Allowance: $125/day
Transportation Careers
Helping move critical resources safely and efficiently throughout Northwest BC, careers in transportation are sought after in Stewart, BC. Opportunities may include: Class 1 Drivers, Dispatchers, Logistics Coordinators, Mechanics, Fleet Maintenance.
Canada’s most northerly ice‑free deep‑sea port.
Capable of handling mid-sized maritime carriers (50,000 DWT), the Portland Canal Terminal offers year round access to the Golden Triangle.
Products Handled: Concentrates
Division Manager: Rob Davies | rdavies@arrow.ca | 604-798-4695
Terminal Careers
Terminal opportunities support one of Canada’s northernmost deep-sea terminals connecting the Golden Triangle to global markets. Opportunities may include: Equipment Operators, Labourers, Maintenance Technicians, Terminal Supervisors, Operations Coordinators.
Accommodations
Drivers working in Stewart have access to our staff housing at no cost to them. Our units are clean, warm and well maintained.
To Do in Stewart
Portland Canal Holdings Limited Partnership is a collaboration built on the long‑standing strength, resilience, and proud histories of the Nisga’a Nation, the Tahltan Nation, and Arrow.
Stewart. Where the North Connects to the World.
