ITH Driller

Alamos Gold Inc.; Matachewan Township; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at one of Canada's largest underground gold mines, where your skills as an ITH driller will contribute to a culture of safety and high performance. This role offers the chance to be part of a dedicated team focused on growth and operational excellence. You will be responsible for the safe operation of drilling equipment, performing inspections, and maintaining accurate records. With a commitment to personal and professional advancement, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving mining environment. If you are self-motivated and passionate about safety, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Benefits packages

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• 5 years of underground experience as an ITH driller is preferred.
• Strong safety focus and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate ITH drill safely and efficiently.
• Perform inspections, maintenance, and record keeping.

Skills

Underground drilling

Safety focus

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Accreditation in U/G common core modules

Specialty modules accreditation

Tools

ITH drill

Job description

Description

Alamos Gold Inc. Young-Davidson is currently recruiting the following challenging position to join our operations team:

Underground Production Miner (ITH Driller)

Alamos Gold’s Young-Davidson is a low-cost, long-life operation and one of Canada’s largest underground gold mines. It is located near the town of Matachewan centrally located between Timmins, Kirkland Lake, North Bay and Sudbury, Ontario. The recent completion of a highly automated lower mine expansion has resulted in Young-Davidson increasing production as well as strong free cash flow generation. With a large Mineral Reserve base, it will serve as Alamos’ foundation for growth for many years to come. This is a very exciting time at Young-Davidson, and we are searching for highly motivated and committed people to join our team!

If you are willing to be part of a team that is dedicated to growth, high performance and a culture of safety and accountability, we would like to hear from you!

Reporting to the Mine Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for safe and efficient operation of an ITH drill.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Underground drill set up using provided prints;
• Scaling and doing pre-operation inspection of drill and site;
• Undercut inspection with BT barricade signature every shift;
• Filing 5 point card and maintain accurate operating records, including daily drill reports and inventory logs;
• Perform drilling using ITH drill both manually and remotely when required;
• Manually inserting/pulling rods while drilling;
• Changing bits, hammers, saver-sub and other drilling consumables/attachments as drilling requires;
• Manually cutting PVC casing to the right length and install as production holes are being drilled;
• Install canister reaming head on drill and perform slot hole reaming when required;
• Manually clean holes with compressed air hose or water and clean holes with ITH drill;
• Underground drill take-down, move, general operational maintenance on drill; and
• All other duties, as assigned

Qualifications and Experience:

• 5 years’ underground experience as an ITH driller would be an asset;
• Accreditation in U/G common core modules and specialty modules;
• Ability to read prints and follow drill directives;
• Strong Safety focus;
• Self-motivated ability to work alone;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently.

Young Davidson offers competitive salaries and benefits packages with opportunities for both personal and professional advancement.

Qualified candidates are invited to visit our website, www.alamosgold.com and apply online under the careers’ sections.

Alamos Gold Inc. is committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.

We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants however; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.