Drill Coordidnator

Pan American Silver Corp; Timmins; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid extended medical, dental,

Wellness Spending Account

Health Care Spending Account

Company-paid pension plan with 8% team

Life/accidental life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Telemedicine via Dialogue

Competitive Paid Vacation Entitlements

Paid pregnancy and parental leave

Job summary

Lake Shore Gold in Timmins, Ontario is seeking a Drill Coordinator to lead advanced underground drill programs at the Timmins West Mine. This full-time role requires relocation to Timmins and involves coordinating with the drill contractor and mining operations.

The ideal candidate has a geology degree and 1–5 years’ experience in gold exploration or mining, with knowledge of Datamine, Deswik and Leapfrog, and a strong safety mindset. Relocation is required.

Qualifications

• University degree in Geoscience required.
• 1-5 years’ experience in a gold exploration or Gold Mine environment preferred.
• Must either be an APGO, Professional Geologist (PGeo) member or be eligible to apply for APGO or GIT membership in the Province of Ontario.
• Knowledge of 3D modeling software Datamine, Deswik, and Leapfrog will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of drill layout procedures and underground safety practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be committed to safety.
• Basic UG Hard Rock Common Core with shaft specialty module.

Responsibilities

• Create advanced underground drill programs and layouts.
• Monitor drilling progress and make necessary adjustments to optimize efficiency.
• Monitor project budgets and expenses.
• Complete formal written reports as requested.
• Liaise with production and engineering personnel in the mine planning functions.

Skills

Geology knowledge

Drill coordination

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Report writing

Education

University degree in Geoscience

Tools

Datamine

Deswik

Leapfrog

Job description

We are looking to hire aDrill Coordinator to join our Timmins West Mine in Timmins, ON., on afull-time basis.

The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 8 hrs/day or 4 on, 3 off, 10hrs/day.

Compensation: This position offers a base salary range of $85,000 – $100,000 annually, 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.

The role of the Drill Coordinator will be to assist with advanced underground drill programs at the Timmins West Mine. The successful candidate must have a good knowledge of geology, mining methods, core logging, drill layout procedures and associated safety practices. The main function of this position would be the creation of drill layouts, and the coordination of drill programs with both the drill contractor and mining operations. You will be required to complete formal written reports and other tasks as requested.

Reporting to the Senior Mine Geologist, the Drill Coordinator will have the following responsibilities:

• Create advanced underground drill programs and layouts
• Monitor drilling progress and make necessary adjustments to optimize efficiency
• Monitor project budgets and expenses
• Complete formal written reports as requested
• Liaise with production and engineering personnel in the mine planning functions

More About You

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

• University degree in Geoscience required
• 1-5 years’ experience in a gold exploration or Gold Mine environment preferred
• Must either be an APGO, Professional Geologist (PGeo) member or be eligible to apply for APGO or GIT membership in the Province of Ontario
• Knowledge of 3D modeling software Datamine, Deswik, and Leapfrog will be considered an asset
• Knowledge of drill layout procedures and underground safety practices
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Be committed to safety
• Basic UG Hard Rock Common Core with shaft specialty module

Overall, you are a motivated team player who demonstrates compliance with all human resources and health and safety regulations.

About the Benefits

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

• 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

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.

About Us

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.