Development Miner

Discovery Silver Corp.; Timmins; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Life Insurance

Pension Plan Contributions

Wellness Spending Accounts

Job summary

Discovery Silver Corp. is seeking a Development Miner based in Timmins, Ontario. The role requires operating a Jumbo rig for drilling, loading, and blasting while maintaining safety and efficiency in mining operations. Candidates must demonstrate experience in a mining environment with an emphasis on adherence to safety standards.

The position offers a competitive compensation package, including health and dental benefits, pension contributions, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Experience operating drilling machinery in a mining environment.
• Ability to adhere to safety standards and procedures.
• Strong skills in ground control support installation.

Responsibilities

• Operating the Jumbo for drilling, loading, and blasting.
• Preparing faces and conducting mining operations.
• Installing ground control support systems.

Skills

Jumbo rig operation

Rock bolt installation

Safety standards adherence

Job description

Development 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.

Position

Reporting to the Drilling & Development Supervisor, the Development Miner is primarily responsible for the safe and efficient operation of our Jumbo rig, ensuring meticulous preparation of faces for blasting in strict adherence to Kidd Operations’ standard operating procedures. The Development Miner will employ best practices to mitigate risks and maintain a safe working environment while executing drilling and development tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating the Jumbo for drilling, loading, and blasting drift/ramp rounds, ensuring precision and safety
• Preparing faces and conducting associated services to facilitate efficient mining operations
• Installing ground control support systems, including rock bolts, rebar, Swellex, and screen, to maintain safety standards
• Utilizing mechanized bolting platforms, staging equipment, scissor lifts, or muck piles as required
• Loading, hauling, dumping, and leveling muck as necessary to support ongoing operations
• Assisting with additional duties, including haulage truck operation and stope mucking when needed

Skills And Qualifications

• Operating the Jumbo for drilling, loading, and blasting drift/ramp rounds, ensuring precision and safety
• Preparing faces and conducting associated services to facilitate efficient mining operations
• Installing ground control support systems, including rock bolts, rebar, Swellex, and screen, to maintain safety standards
• Utilizing mechanized bolting platforms, staging equipment, scissor lifts, or muck piles as required
• Loading, hauling, dumping, and leveling muck as necessary to support ongoing operations
• Assisting with additional duties, including haulage truck operation and stope mucking when needed

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 Kidd Creek.

Discovery Silver 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.