Development Miner

Wesdome Gold Mines; Wawa; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Annual performance-based bonus

Health & dental coverage

RRSP matching

Training and education supports

Camp facilities (food, sauna, gym, etc

Job summary

Wesdome Gold Mines, located near Wawa, Ontario, seeks an experienced Underground Development Miner to join the Eagle River underground crew. The role focuses on mucking, scaling, and installing support in a fast-paced development environment.

You will lead technical tasks, work independently, and contribute to a strong safety culture while adhering to regulatory standards. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Underground mining experience is required or highly preferred.
• Ability to read and understand designed ground support plans is essential.
• Commitment to safety and teamwork in a high-risk underground environment.
• Train the Trainer is a plus for leadership and training duties.
• Valid (G) Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Install all ground support and drill cable bolt hole, incline, decline, drift, and mass excavation.
• Install mine services, such as: vent, air and water.
• Work without supervision to lead and complete technical activities for the department.
• Operate in compliance with OHSA, Regulations for Mines and Mining Plants and other standards.
• Follow procedures for proper ventilation and use of the tag board.
• Responsible for signage and barricades in heading warnings.
• Lead a team to safely achieve development targets.
• Ensure mine services are installed per policy (pipes, vent, fans, cables, blast lines).
• Monitor equipment deficiencies and report them; document accordingly.
• Ensure all equipment is safe to operate.
• Understand ground support and proper installation thereof.
• Complete face prep per company standard.
• Shoot line and grade daily per engineered geo-prints; perform technical duties for accuracy.
• Follow drilling procedures on a face.
• Load and handle explosives per company standard; explosives handling and connections.

Skills

Underground mining experience

Reading ground support plans

Safety-focused

Team leadership

Education

Underground Common Core 770010

Job description

Company Information

Wesdome is a Canadian-focused gold producer with two high-grade underground assets, the Eagle River mine in Ontario and the Kiena mine in Québec. The Company’s primary goal is to responsibly leverage its operating platform and high-quality brownfield and greenfield exploration pipeline to build a growing value-driven gold producer.

The Eagle River Mine sitehas a tight-knit team where everyone knows each other and there is a strong sense of camaraderie and mutual support. It is a hands-on, fast paced environment where work feels impactful and you can see the results of your contributions quickly. There are many long-tenured employees and a lot of site pride.

The mine is located a short drive from Wawa, deep in the forest where it is scenic and quiet. It is a real ‘boots on the ground’ setting. Team members reside in a camp environment and typically work on rotations, depending on the position. The camp offers excellent food, a sauna/gym, recreational room and the opportunity to stay connected with family and friends.

Hourly Range: $36.44 to $44.87

See below for a summary of Wesdome’s comprehensive and competitive total compensation package.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Eagle River Underground Mine Supervisors, the Underground Development Miner will be part of the underground development crew, responsible for safely and efficiently removing previously blasted material (muck out round), scaling (removing any unstable slabs of rock hanging from the roof and sidewalls to protect workers and equipment from damage), installing support or/and reinforcement using shotcrete, drill face rock, load explosives, and blast explosives.

About YOU – You Belong Here!

You are a safety-focused and experienced underground miner who thrives in a fast-paced development environment. You take pride in producing high-quality work, working collaboratively with your crew, and contributing to a strong safety culture underground. You are confident working independently, leading technical tasks, and making sound decisions in challenging underground conditions.

Position Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Job Duties

• Install all ground support and drill cable bolt hole, incline, decline, drift, and mass excavation.
• Install mine services, such as: vent, air and water.
• Work without supervision to lead and complete technical activities for the department and ensure accurate and timely completion of activities.
• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Regulations for Mines and Mining Plants and all other applicable government standards and regulations.
• Must understand and follow all procedures pertaining to proper ventilation including use of the tag board.
• Responsible for all signage and barricades in heading warning of all potential dangers and hazards present.
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to lead a team to safely achieve development targets.
• Be sure mine services are installed as per company policy and procedures, including pipe, vent, fans, cables, blast lines and any other services required in the mining cycle.
• Monitor equipment deficiencies and report them to first line supervisor as well provide documentation.
• Ensure all equipment is safe to operate.
• Have sound knowledge of ground support as well as proper installation of all ground support.
• Complete proper face prep as per company standard.
• Shoot line and grade daily to ensure working as per engineered/Geo prints. Able to perform all technical duties to ensure accurate measurements of work area
• Follow all procedures and regulations pertaining to drilling on a face
• Load and handle explosives as per company standard.
• Be responsible for all explosives including loading, blasting, and handling as well as all hookups and connections of blasting line.

Qualifications and Experience

• Completion of Underground Common Core 770010 program
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in underground mining
• Ability to read and understand designed ground support plans
• Train the Trainer considered an asset
• Valid (G) Driver’s License.

Working Conditions / Schedule

Shift / Hours of Work: 10-hour shifts

Schedule / Rotation: 14 days on, 14 days off

Type of Hire: Permanent Full-Time

Other Information:

To learn more and for additional details about “Why Work with Us” and “Life at Wesdome”, please visit www.wesdome.com > People and Careers.

About our Total Compensation Package

Our total compensation package is more than just a great salary. We have established a comprehensive program that takes care of both you and your family that includes:

Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits Package includes:

• Market competitive base pay / salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Annual performance-based bonus opportunity
• Access to comprehensive extended health and dental coverage for employee and eligible dependents beginning on day 1 of employment (short-term disability coverage begins after 3 months)
• Healthcare spending account
• Wellness benefit as an annual incentive
• RRSP matching
• Training, development and education supports
• Travel allowances
• Programs to support the long-term well being of our team members (i.e. Employee Assistance Program)
• Mental Health Awareness Month
• Family Day & Annual Holiday events
• Local community partnerships

Wesdome prides itself on being an equal-opportunity employer committed to responsible mining practices and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or Aboriginal status.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Wesdome uses artificial intelligence (AI) supported technology as part of its recruitment, screening and evaluation processes that are performed by real people.

Wesdome is committed to accessibility for people with disabilities. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodations, please contact us at [e-mail]

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the “Act”), Wesdome is committed to hosting and maintaining an accessible environment.

To be eligible for this position, you must be legally permitted to work in Canada without any additional sponsorship support from Wesdome.