Development Miners

Employment Solutions - Sault College; Timmins; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Shore Gold Corp. is hiring Development Miners for the Bell Creek Mine in Porcupine, Ontario, and the Timmins West Mine in Timmins, Ontario. This full-time role operates on a 5-5-4 rotation with 10-hour day/night shifts and requires leadership of a two-person crew in development headings.

The successful candidate will have Jumbo operation experience, be safety-driven, and relocate to the Timmins area. Compensation ranges from CAD 32.95 to CAD 46.15 per hour, based on qualifications and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a 2 person 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 with the site Geologist.
• Capable of operating a jackleg and/or stopper.
• Knowledge of drift, ramp, and construction mining; mucking development rounds; loading trucks; jumbo drill operations; bolting with jackleg/stoper; assisting with prepping the face for drilling.
• Install services in development headings and load rounds.
• Ensure proper policies and procedures are followed.

Skills

Mining experience

Jumbo operation experience

Safety compliance

Housekeeping

UG Hard Rock Core

Eligible to work in Canada

Job description

Development Miners

Porcupine, ON., and the Timmins West Mine in Timmins, ON.

General Labour, Other, Skilled Trades

• Posted: 7 days ago
• Employer: Lake Shore Gold Corp.
• ES Job ID: 8147
• Closing Date: September 30, 2026
• Salary: $32.95 - $46.15
• Duration: Full Time

Job Description

About the Organization

Lake Shore Gold, a subsidiary of Pan American Silver, is located in Timmins, Ontario. 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 stoping methods. Ore is then transported to surface via a modern one thousand eighty metre deep shaft capable of forty-eight hundred tonnes per day.

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About Timmins, Ontario

Timmins is a vibrant community of 45,000 residents that is a central hub for Northeastern Ontario. 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, and more!

About The Opportunity

We are looking to hire Development Miners to join our team at the Bell Creek Mine in Porcupine, ON., and the Timmins West Mine in Timmins, ON., on a full-time basis. The schedule for this position is a 5-5-4 rotation, 10 hour shifts rotating days and nights each week.

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 person 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.

Compensation: This position offers a salary of $32.95 - $46.15 hourly based on qualifications and experience.

Vacancy Status: This is an existing vacancy. The successful candidate may begin as soon as possible.

Please note that this role requires relocation to the Timmins area and is not a camp-based position.

About The Benefits

In return for your hard work and dedication you can expect to receive a competitive hourly salary, as well as the following benefits:

• Mine Performance Plan Incentive (bonus)
• Company-paid extended medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits
• Wellness Spending Account
• Health Care Spending Account
• Company-paid pension plan with 8% company contribution
• Basic life/accidental life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care via Dialogue
• Competitive Paid Vacation Entitlements
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave
• Perfect Attendance Rewards

Required Skills

While our ideal candidate possesses the following qualifications, we welcome applicants who may not meet every criterion to apply.

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

As our ideal candidate, you are a motivated team player, and above all, you demonstrate compliance with all health and safety regulations.

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