Drill Coordinator

Pan American Silver; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Ontario is seeking a Drill Coordinator for its Bell Creek Mine. The ideal candidate will possess a university degree in Geoscience and have relevant experience in a mining environment. Responsibilities include creating drill programs, monitoring progress, and liaising with engineering personnel. This is a full-time position that requires relocation to Timmins. Benefits include extended medical coverage and performance incentives.

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

Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive Paid Vacation Entitlements

Paid pregnancy and parental leave

Qualifications

• 1-5 years’ experience in a gold exploration or Gold Mine environment preferred.
• Must either be an APGO, Professional Geologist (P.Geo) member or eligible to apply.
• Basic UG Hard Rock Common Core with shaft specialty module is a must.

Responsibilities

• Create advanced underground drill programs and layouts.
• Monitor drilling progress and make necessary adjustments.
• Complete formal written reports as requested.

Skills

Knowledge of geology

Mining methods

Drill layout procedures

Safety practices

3D modeling software

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

University degree in Geoscience

Tools

Datamine

Deswik

Leapfrog

Job description

We are looking to hire a Drill Coordinator to join our Bell Creek Mine in Porcupine, Ontario on a full-time basis . The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 8 hrs / day or 4 on, 3 off, 10hrs / day.

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

Job Responsibilities

In this role, you will assist with advanced underground drill programs at the Bell Creek 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 Chief 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.

The following will be critical to successfully performing this role :

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 is a must

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.

About the Benefits

In return for your hard work and dedication, you can expect to receive a competitive annual 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

Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care via Dialogue

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive Paid Vacation Entitlements

Paid pregnancy and parental leave

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to take the next step toward your career goals with an industry leader – apply now!

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

Lake Shore Gold – Human Resources

P.O. Box 1067

Timmins ON

P4N 7H9

Email : [e-mail]

Fax [phone]

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 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.

The Timmins West mine is located approximately 18 kilometers 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.

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.

Overview

Operation :

Timmins

Country :

Canada

Start Date :

Immediately

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