Construction Miner (Paste)

Lake Shore Gold; Timmins; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry leader is seeking a dedicated Construction Miner for the Bell Creek Mine. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to work in a vibrant community while contributing to the growth of a reputable organization. You will be responsible for critical underground tasks, including installing paste walls, shotcrete walls, and maintaining ventilation systems. The position promises a competitive hourly salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and wellness accounts. Join a team that values safety and professional development, and take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity!

Benefits

Mine Performance Plan Incentive (bonus)

Company-paid extended medical benefits

Wellness Spending Account

Health Care Spending Account

Company-paid pension plan

Basic life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care

Paid vacation entitlements

Qualifications

• Experience with paste, concrete, and shotcrete is required.
• Must operate jackleg and stopper; safety compliance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Bring ground support to underground storages and build paste walls.
• Install shotcrete walls, ventilation lines, and maintain pumps.

Skills

Paste experience

Concrete experience

Shotcrete experience

Operating jackleg

Installation of timbers

Ventilation systems

Welding

Good housekeeping

Working at heights

Safety compliance

Education

Basic UG Hard Rock Common Core

Tools

Jackleg

Stopper

Job description

• Excellent opportunity to continue your career with an established industry leader
• Receive a competitive salary and a wide host of benefits
• Develop yourself professionally and contribute to a growing organization!

About The Organization

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.

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.

Please note that this role requires relocation to the Timmins area and is not a camp-based position.

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
• Practice good housekeeping
• 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
• Perfect Attendance Rewards

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 - Human Resources
P.O. Box 1067
Timmins ON
P4N 7H9
Email: [e-mail]
Fax [phone]

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.