Contract Core Technician

Lake Shore Gold; Timmins; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended medical

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Telemedicine

Job summary

Lake Shore Gold in Timmins, Ontario, is hiring a Core Technician for the Exploration Team on a 12-month contract. The role involves assisting the geological crew with core cutting, sampling, and logistics at the Timmins mine site.

Relocation to the Timmins area is required; schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day. Compensation ranges from CAD 24.00 to CAD 28.00 per hour, based on qualifications and experience, with benefits after 3 months of employment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Previous core technician experience preferred.
• Commitment to safety and safe work practices must be demonstrated.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Assist geological crew with cutting and sampling core, moving core, packing samples and documenting shipments.
• Deliveries and organization of drill core and sample storage.
• Maintain core facility organization and support other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver"s license

Core technician experience

Commitment to safety

Eligible to work in Canada

Education

High School diploma

Job description

About The Organization

Lake Shore Gold, a subsidiary of Pan American Silver is located in Timmins, Ontario. 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 The Organization

Lake Shore Gold, a subsidiary of Pan American Silver is located in Timmins, Ontario. 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.

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.

For more information, please visit our website.

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 Core Technician to join our team at the Exploration Teamin Timmins, ON., on a 12-month contract. The schedule is Monday-Friday, 8 hrs/day.

In this position, you will be responsible for assisting the geological crew including cutting and sampling core, moving core, packing samples and completing documentation for shipment. Other work will include making deliveries and organization of drillcore and sample (pulp/reject) storage at the mine sites. You are also responsible for maintaining the core facility organization and other duties as assigned.

Compensation:

This position offers a compensation range of $24.00-$28.00 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.

Vacancy Status:

This is an existing vacancy. The successful candidate may begin as soon as possible.

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.

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• High School diploma
• Previous core tech experience
• Commitment to safety
• Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada

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 after 3 months of employment:

• Company-paid extended medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Basic Life/accidental life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care via Dialogue

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.