Drill Coordinator

Temiskaming Shores & Area Chamber of; Timmins; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established leader in the mining industry as a Drill Coordinator at the Bell Creek Mine in Timmins, Ontario. In this full-time role, you will orchestrate advanced underground drilling programs and layouts, liaise with engineers, and ensure efficient operations aligned with safety regulations. Candidates are required to relocate, showcasing their commitment to joining a dynamic team dedicated to professional excellence. A competitive salary and extensive benefits await the ideal candidate who brings experience and a strong geoscience background to the table.

Benefits

Mine Performance Plan Incentive (bonus)

Relocation Assistance

Company-paid extended medical, dental, and vision benefits

Health Care Spending Account

Company-paid pension plan with 8% company contribution

Long-term disability coverage

Competitive Paid Vacation Entitlements

Paid pregnancy and parental leave

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in a gold exploration or gold mine environment preferred.
• Must be an APGO member or eligible to apply.
• Basic UG Hard Rock Common Core with shaft specialty is a must.

Responsibilities

• Create advanced underground drill programs and layouts.
• Monitor drilling progress and adjust for efficiency.
• Complete formal written reports as requested.

Skills

Knowledge of geology

Core logging

Drill layout procedures

Underground safety practices

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Commitment to safety

Education

University degree in Geoscience

Tools

3D modeling software

Job description

• Excellent opportunity to continue your career with an established industry leader
• Receive a competitive salary and a wide host of benefits
• Develop yourself professionally and contribute to a growing organization!

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 a Drill Coordinatorto join our Bell Creek Mine inPorcupine, ON., on afull-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.

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)
• Relocation Assistance available for eligible positions
• 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.

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

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