Construction Miner

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Dobie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company in Dobie, Ontario is seeking a Construction Miner to join their operation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for various underground tasks, including installing mine services and operating mining equipment. Candidates should have a strong safety ethic and the ability to work independently. This role offers a 7 days on, 7 days off work schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Comprehension reading work instructions with good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Possession of a valid CWB ticket is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all legislated mining regulations.
• Operate various pieces of underground mining equipment.
• Install or repair mine services and installations.

Skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Operating LHDs

Experience with pressure grouting

Oxy/Ace cutting and SMAW welding

Strong safety ethic

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Tools

LHDs

Scissor Lifts

Forklifts

Jacklegs

Job description

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Job Description - Construction Miner (UPP00009)

What Agnico Eagle Values

At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are, and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years. We value you – your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.

About Our Operation

Want to learn more about the Upper Beaver Gold Project? Click here !

Agnico Eagle Mines' Upper Beaver Gold Project is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Beaverhouse First Nation, Matachewan First Nation and Timiskaming First Nation. In honoring our relationships with and commitments to our Partner Nations, Agnico Eagle prioritizes the hiring of Members from these Nations. To support this commitment, Members from these Nations seeking employment opportunities at the Upper Beaver Gold Project are encouraged to self-identify during the job application process. This ensures that we can consider your application appropriately in line with our dedication to supporting our Partner Nations.

Your Next Challenge

Reporting to the Mine Supervisor, you will be part of the Mine Operations Department. You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.

• Adhering to all legislated mining regulations and performing the role safely; ensuring Health & Safety is the number one priority
• Following all procedures, policies and processes at the mine site and underground workplace
• Scale loose rocks and if required have the ability to recognize and recommend to the mine department that they re-evaluate the area for ground conditions to ensure overall safety in specific work area
• Installation or repair of mine services and installations in an underground mining environment
• Operating various pieces of underground mining equipment which could include scissor decks, aerial work platforms, telehandlers, boom trucks, trans-mixers, shotcrete sprayers LHD’s and other light vehicles
• Read, understand, and interpret blueprints as well as rebar schematics to determine specifications and calculate requirements
• installation of compressed air lines, process and dewater lines, ventilation fans and hard duct, pumps, miscellaneous construction work with steel and or concrete and other tasks as assigned
• Perform concrete work, and specialized ground support, forming, vent doors, walls, and refuge stations
• Other mining and construction related tasks as required

What You Need to Succeed

• Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying 50 lbs on a regular basis
• Ability to operate LHD’s, Scissor Lifts, Forklifts, Zoom Booms & PC’s. Also have the ability to operate both Shotcrete Pot and Nozzle
• Experience with pressure grouting
• Operate hand-held drills such as jacklegs and stoppers
• previous experience installing ground support considered an Asset
• Comprehension reading work instructions with good literacy and numeracy skills. This includes the ability to fill shift reports, documenting work completed
• Proficient in the use of Oxy/Ace cutting and SMAW welding processes, considered an asset
• Possession of a valid CWB ticket, considered an asset
• Have a strong safety ethic and be able to work collaboratively with other trades personnel and crew members, as well as work independently often with little or no supervision
• Full Underground Basic Common Core is an asset
• Longhole Loading and Blasting is considered an asset
• Capable of effectively working alone or as a team

Your Work Schedule

• Schedule: 7 days of work, followed by 7 days off at our Upper Beaver Gold Project in Dobie, ON