Construction Miner

Discovery Silver Corp; Timmins; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability

Wellness Spending Accounts

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Job summary

Discovery Kidd is seeking a Construction Miner to support underground development and construction activities. You will work under the Construction Supervisor to perform a range of tasks in a safe, efficient manner within a growing North America precious metals operation.

The role requires at least two years in underground mining with heavy equipment, familiarity with paste wall and pipe installation, and experience in stope-related tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in underground mining and heavy equipment operation.
• Knowledge of paste wall construction and paste pipe installation, including paste blasting.
• Experience in stope preparation or related underground mining tasks.
• Valid Underground Hard Rock Mining Common Core certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct work area inspections to ensure safety compliance per directives from the Construction Supervisor.
• Interpret and work from technical drawings, blueprints, and layouts.
• Install ventilation systems including fans, vent conduits, and piping.
• Apply shotcrete in designated areas.
• Carry out general underground construction duties and manual labour tasks.

Skills

Underground mining

Heavy equipment operation

Paste wall construction

Paste pipe installation

Shotcrete experience

Safety compliance

Stope preparation

Education

Underground hard rock mining Common Core certification

Tools

Tractor

Scoop

Scissor lift

Flatbed truck

Transmixer

Job description

Construction Miner

Join Our Growing Team!

Discovery Kidd has an exciting opportunity for a Construction Miner.

A growing North America Precious Metals Company, Discovery is committed to combining high-quality gold producing assets in Canada with the world’s largest undeveloped silver deposit in Mexico.

Discovery has an experienced team, dedicated to being a highly profitable producer of gold and silver that generates superior returns, delivers substantial social-economic benefits and meets the highest environmental standards.

The Position:

Reporting to the Construction Supervisor will support the underground operations by executing a variety of construction-related tasks in accordance with safety and operational standards. This role plays a key part in ensuring safe and efficient mine development activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct work area inspections to ensure compliance with all safety protocols and directives issued by the Construction Supervisor
• Interpret and work from technical drawings, blueprints, and layouts
• Install ventilation systems including fans, vent conduits, and piping
• Apply shotcrete in designated areas
• Carry out general underground construction duties and manual labour tasks as required

Skills and Qualifications:

• Valid Underground Hard Rock Mining Common Core certification is an asset
• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment and working in an underground mining environment
• Proven knowledge of paste wall construction and paste pipe installation, including experience with paste blasting
• Experience in stope preparation or related underground mining tasks
• Additional equipment certifications and licenses (tractor, scoop, scissor lift, flatbed truck, transmixer) are highly desirable
• CWB certification is considered an asset, particularly with all-position welding capability
• Prior shotcrete experience is strongly preferred

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive total compensation package including:

• Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability, Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts, Virtual Care and Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Company contributions and matching into a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Additional Information:

This posting is for an existing vacancy at Discovery’s Kidd Operations.

We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Discovery welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Please note that we use artificial intelligence tools to screen applications and assess qualifications and selected candidates will be contacted by a human for an interview.