Construction Miner (Paste)

Orillia Matters; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a Construction Miner (Paste) at the Bell Creek Mine in Porcupine, ON. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment, with responsibilities including ground support installation and maintenance of underground systems. The role demands safety commitment and relevant experience in paste and shotcrete work.

Benefits

Mine Performance Plan Incentive (bonus)

Company-paid extended medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits

Wellness Spending Account

Health Care Spending Account

Company-paid pension plan with 8% contribution

Basic life/accidental life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care via Dialogue

Competitive Paid Vacation Entitlements

Paid pregnancy and parental leave

Qualifications

• Previous paste, concrete, and shotcrete experience required.
• Ability to operate a jackleg and stopper is necessary.
• Basic UG Hard Rock Common Core required.

Responsibilities

• Bringing ground support to underground storages and building paste walls.
• Installing shotcrete walls and maintaining ventilation lines.
• Minor welding work as needed.

Skills

Paste experience

Concrete experience

Shotcrete experience

Safety commitment

Basic UG Hard Rock Common Core

Welding

Job description

Lake Shore Gold, a subsidiary of Pan American Silver, is located in Timmins, Ontario. The Bell Creek Complex located approximately 20 kilometers northeast of Timmins, Ontario, consists of an underground mine and processing facility. Mineralization is associated with the Porcupine Destor fault system within the Abitibi greenstone belt, with ore mined by narrow vein longhole stoping methods. Ore is then transported to surface via a modern one thousand eighty metre deep shaft capable of forty-eight hundred tonnes per day.

The Timmins West mine is located approximately 18 kilometers west of Timmins, Ontario, one of the world’s most prolific gold camps. Mineralization is associated with the Porcupine-Destor fault system within the Abitibi greenstone belt. The Timmins West mine is comprised of the Timmins deposit, the Thunder Creek deposit, and the 144 Gap deposit. All three deposits are interconnected by underground drifts.

About Timmins, Ontario

Timmins is a vibrant community of 45,000 residents that is a central hub for Northeastern Ontario. People can enjoy recreational activities such as camping, world-class fishing, nature, and snowmobile trails. Direct flights to Toronto are available at the local airport via multiple carriers. There are many support networks in the community including the local Timmins and District Hospital, local sports leagues for children and adults (hockey, baseball, basketball, etc.), golf courses, both cross-country and downhill ski resorts, a community pool, and many other community events that provide entertainment throughout the year - fairs, carnivals, concerts, and more!

About the Opportunity

We are looking to hire a Construction Miner (Paste) to join our team at the Bell Creek Mine in Porcupine, ON., on a full-time basis.

The schedule is 5-5-4, 10-hour shifts rotating days and nights each week.

In this position, you will be responsible for bringing ground support to underground storages, building paste walls, and installing paste lines. You will be responsible for the installation of shotcrete walls, installation/maintenance of ventilation lines and fans, installation/maintenance of all underground pumps and pumping systems, monitoring and maintaining all pipelines, and minor welding work.

More About You

While our ideal candidate has the following qualifications, we welcome applicants who may not meet every criterion to apply.

• Previous paste, concrete and shotcrete experience is required
• Must be able to operate a jackleg and stopper
• Experience with installation of timbers and specialized ground support, extend services, ventilation, forming, vent doors, walls, refuge stations, blasting and welding would be considered an asset
• Working at heights
• Be committed to safety
• Basic UG Hard Rock Common Core is required

As our ideal candidate, you are a motivated team player, and above all, you demonstrate compliance with all health and safety regulations.

About the Benefits

In return for your hard work and dedication you can expect to receive a competitive hourly salary, as well as the following benefits:

• Mine Performance Plan Incentive (bonus)
• Company-paid extended medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits
• Wellness Spending Account
• Health Care Spending Account
• Company-paid pension plan with 8% company contribution
• Basic life/accidental life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care via Dialogue
• Competitive Paid Vacation Entitlements
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to take the next step toward your career goals with an industry leader - apply now!

To express your interest in this position please forward your resume to:

Lake Shore Gold is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and we believe that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and all aspects of employment including the decision to hire or promote will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirements. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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