Development Miners

Lake Shore Gold; Timmins; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the mining sector is seeking skilled Development Miners to join their dynamic team in Timmins. This exciting role involves operating Jumbo drills, leading a crew, and ensuring safety protocols are adhered to in a vibrant community known for its recreational activities. The ideal candidate will have extensive mining experience, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to safety. With competitive wages and a range of benefits including relocation assistance and medical coverage, this opportunity offers a chance to thrive in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about mining and ready to take on new challenges, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Medical and Prescription Benefits

Vision Coverage

Long Term Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Mine/Mill Performance Plan Incentives

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of mining experience with Jumbo drill operation.
• Commitment to safety and knowledge of mining operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 2-man crew in development heading and drilling.
• Ensure safety policies and procedures are followed.

Skills

Jumbo drill operation

Mucking development rounds

Leadership

Communication skills

Safety commitment

Education

Basic UG Hard Rock Common Core

Specialty Common Core Modules

Tools

Jackleg

Stoper

Job description

Lake Shore Gold is located in Timmins, Ontario, a vibrant community of 45,000 residents that is a central hub for Northeastern Ontario. In Timmins, 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, etc.).

The Timmins West mine is located approximately 18 kilometres 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 stopping methods. Ore is then transported to surface via a modern one thousand eighty metre deep shaft capable of forty-eight hundred tonnes per day.

We are currently recruiting for: Development Miners

Job Description

In this position, you will be proficient in the use of single and/or multiple boom jumbo operation. You will be responsible to lead a 2 man crew in a development heading, extending grade and center line; marking the face for drilling and circling bootlegs; maintaining hanging wall and foot wall control in conjunction with the site Geologist; while ensuring proper policies and procedures are being followed. You must be capable of operating a jackleg and/or stopper. You will be knowledgeable in all aspects of mining operations such as Drift, Ramp, and Construction mining. You will be a self-motivated individual with excellent leadership and communication skills. You will have experience in mucking development rounds; loading trucks; Jumbo drill experience; bolting with Jackleg and/or Stoper; assisting with prepping the face for drilling; installing services in development headings and loading rounds.

Qualifications

• Five to 10 years’ related mining experience
• Proven work experience in the safe operation of a Jumbo along with Specialty Common Core Modules
• Be committed to safety
• Basic UG Hard Rock Common Core
• Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada

Salary & Benefits

• Relocation Assistance for eligible positions
• Competitive Wages
• Medical and Prescription Benefits
• Vision Coverage
• Long Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation
• Mine/Mill Performance Plan Incentives

To express your interest in this position please forward your resume to:

Human Resources

Lake Shore Gold
P.O. Box 1067
Timmins ON
P4N 7H9
Fax [phone]
E-mail [e-mail]

We thank all candidates for their interest in Lake Shore Gold; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Lake Shore Gold is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and 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.