Engineering Technician

Lake Shore Gold; Timmins; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company located in Timmins, Ontario, is seeking an Engineering Technician/Technologist for a full-time position at the Bell Creek Mine. Ideal candidates should possess relevant educational qualifications, at least two years of underground experience, and expertise in Microsoft Office Suite. This role involves diverse responsibilities related to underground mining operations and design, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Company-paid extended medical benefits

Health Care Spending Account

Company-paid pension plan

Long-term disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care

Competitive Paid Vacation Entitlements

Paid pregnancy and parental leave

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year Mine Technician or three-year Mine Technologist college degree or related experience.
• Minimum two years’ experience performing ventilation, surveying and/or similar work in an underground setting.
• Accreditation as a Certified Engineering Technician or Technologist (OACETT) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design and issue drill patterns, loading and timing for production blasting.
• Conduct ventilation surveys and inspections to maintain compliance.
• Assist with underground surveying tasks and produce updated driving layouts.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Mine planning

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Two-year Mine Technician degree

Three-year Mine Technologist degree

Tools

Deswik software

Survey equipment

Job description

About the Organization

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

For more information, please visit our website.

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 Engineering Technician/Technologist to join our Bell Creek Mine in Porcupine, ON, on a full-time basis. The schedule for this position is Monday–Friday, 8 hrs/day or 4 on, 3 off, 10 hrs/day.

Note: this role requires relocation to the Timmins area and is not a camp-based position.

In this role, the Engineering Technician is responsible for various engineering functions related to underground mining. Reporting to the Senior Mine Engineer or designate, some of your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Design and issue drill patterns, loading and timing for production blasting
• Assist with borehole surveys and fragmentation studies
• Conduct ventilation surveys of the underground workings, perform inspections, and troubleshoot to maintain compliance
• Assist with various underground surveying tasks of active headings and issue updated driving layouts
• Conduct routine underground inspections that will allow for efficient planning/design tasks
• Gather and analyze data, plan, organize and prioritize work, deliver timely information

Secondary responsibilities may include:

• Assist with time studies, routine engineering projects, and other QA/QC tasks
• Prepare and conduct weekly ventilation meetings
• Assist with sampling requirements for the Airborne Hazard Management Plan
• Design upcoming development headings and produce driving layouts
• Provide continuous support to items related to the Water Management Plan
• Update master level drawings, master long sections and master ventilation schematics
• Participate actively in training programs, personal improvement, and job improvement initiatives
• Continually develop the ability, knowledge, and skills necessary to keep up with the changing methods and technology in the job
• Perform other duties as requested

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:

• Completion of a two-year Mine Technician or three-year Mine Technologist college degree or related experience
• Minimum two years’ experience performing ventilation, surveying and/or other similar work in an underground setting

Accreditation as a Certified Engineering Technician or Technologist (under OACETT) is an asset.

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, MS Project, PowerPoint).

Hands-on experience in mine planning, preferably with Deswik software package would be considered an asset.

• Ability to use and calibrate associated survey equipment, including borehole monitoring equipment
• Previous experience with planning/design would be considered an asset
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with various workgroups
• 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:

• Company-paid extended medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits
• Health Care Spending Account
• Company-paid pension plan with 8% company contribution
• Long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care via Dialogue
• 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!

How to Apply

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]

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.