Development Miner

Technica Mining; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company in Ontario is seeking qualified candidates for Development Miner positions. Responsibilities include preparing drill loads and ensuring safety compliance in underground operations. Applicants must have Basic Underground Hard Rock Mining Common Core and a minimum of 5 years experience. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Company matched pension plan

Travel pay

Corporate health and wellness program

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years underground development experience.
• Commitment to a safe work environment.
• Openness to work at any underground mine site.

Responsibilities

• Prepare faces, drill load, blast drift/ramp rounds.
• Participate in underground development activities.
• Perform pre-operational inspections of equipment.
• Inspect mine headings for safety compliance.

Skills

Basic Underground Hard Rock Mining Common Core

Experience with Epiroc Jumbo’s

Experience with MacLean Bolters

Experience with Cat Scoops

Jackleg operation

Education

Equivalent provincial designation

Job description

About the Role

Currently, we are seeking motivated and qualified candidates to fill the following Development Miner positions in Ontario:

• Conventional Miner
• MacLean & Manual Bolters
• Scoop Operators

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing faces, drill load, blast drift/ramp rounds and services
• Participating in other facets of underground development, as required, which includes LHD operation, mechanized bolting, service advance and other underground activities
• Assisting with other support duties such as mechanical installations; maintenance of air, water and ventilation; and ground support
• Performing pre‑operational inspections and ensuring safe operation of manual bolting equipment such as jacklegs/stoppers
• Inspecting existing underground headings and scaling loose rocks while working according to work procedures and company policies within a safety conscious environment
• Inspecting work headings and construction for compliance to code, regulations, and standards and reporting any deficiencies or unsafe conditions

Qualifications

• Must have Basic Underground Hard Rock Mining Common Core (U0000, U0001, U0002, U0003, U0004, U0005, U0006, U0010, & U0012) or equivalent provincial designation
• Following Specialty modules are considered an asset:
  • U0016 – Non-Mobile Trackless Drifting
  • U0018 – Operate Mechanized Rock Bolter
  • U0068 A or B – Perform Trackless Haulage
  • U0089 – Operate Mechanized Jumbo Drill
  • U0091 – Operate Haul Truck
• Experience with Epiroc Jumbo’s and MacLean Bolters and Cat Scoops is preferred
• Previous experience using a jackleg and stoper considered an asset
• Must have a minimum of 5 years underground development experience
• Committed to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment
• Must be open to working at any of the underground mine sites that Technica operates at

Why Choose Technica?

Working at Technica means choosing a safe environment where no one employee is more important than the other, and where we prioritize people over projects. We pride ourselves on a culture that is built on our core values of respect, integrity, courage, honesty, and humility, which guide our day to day operations and decisions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life, and disability benefits
• Company matched pension plan
• Travel pay (where applicable)
• Corporate health and Wellness Program (i.e. health risk assessments, training and nutrition plans, etc.)
• Opportunity to grow
• Company events
• Work‑life balance

Candidates are required to undergo pre‑employment testing as a condition of employment.

For more information about Technica Mining visit our website at www.technicamining.com or follow us on social media!

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Technica Mining is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process from candidates with disabilities.

As part of our partnership with Aki-eh Dibinwewziwin—a collaboration between Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, Wahnapitae First Nation, and Technica Mining—we encourage Indigenous applicants to apply and self declare their Indigenous membership. We value diversity and are dedicated to ensuring that communities can meaningfully participate in the economic benefits of our shared lands within the Robinson Huron Treaty Territory.