Development Miner

Discovery Mining Ltd; Timmins; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental

Pension plan

Job summary

Discovery Silver Corp. is seeking a Development Miner to safely operate Jumbo drilling equipment and prepare faces for blasting at Kidd Creek. You will apply best practices to maintain a safe environment while performing drilling and development tasks across drift/ramp rounds.

The role involves installing ground control measures and supporting mining operations with mechanized bolting platforms and muck handling. This is a full-time on-site position with a strong safety focus.

Qualifications

• Operating the Jumbo for drilling, loading, and blasting drift/ramp rounds.
• Preparing faces and performing services to facilitate mining operations.
• Installing ground control support systems (rock bolts, rebar, Swellex, screen).

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.
• Utilizing mechanized bolting platforms, staging equipment, scissor lifts, or muck piles as required.
• Loading, hauling, dumping, and leveling muck to support ongoing operations.

Skills

Operate Jumbo drill

Face preparation

Install ground support

Mechanized bolting platforms

Muck loading and hauling

Job description

Join Our Growing Team!

Discovery Silver Corp. has an exciting opportunity for a 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.

The 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.

We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.

Please note that we use artificial intelligence tools to screen applications and assess qualifications and selected candidates will be contacted by a human for an interview.