Photo courtesy: Unite Here Local 40

By CKPG Today

Labour relations

Camp workers at Blackwater secure wage gains in first contract

Nov 24, 2025 | 10:24 AM

PRINCE GEORGE — Good news for camp hospitality workers at the Blackwater Mine.

Unite Here Local 40 says workers have ratified their first collective agreement with a unanimous vote, concluding months of negotiations and establishing significant improvements to wages and working conditions.

The agreement covers approximately 77 ATCO Frontec employees, including housekeepers, cooks and other kitchen workers who staff the remote work camp located approximately four hours outside Prince George.

The union says bargaining began in May – noting workers will receive wage increases of up to $7 per hour,including retroactive pay, during the contract term. The settlement also introduces union benefits and a travel stipend, a key issue for workers who commute long distances to the remote camp site. The contract term is through 2027.

“I’m proud of what we gained in this contract. A room attendant will be making $25.12 by the end of the contract, which means our pay is beginning to reflect the value of the hard work we do,” said Amina Farah, a housekeeper at the camp.

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Workers at the camp provide essential services that support daily operations at the Artemis Gold-owned Blackwater Mine, preparing meals, maintaining accommodations, and ensuring the camp remains functional for the broader workforce on site.