Equipment Operator / Yard Person

Gowest Gold Ltd; Timmins; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Gowest Gold Ltd in Timmins, Ontario, is seeking a Loader Operator / Yard Person to safely operate mobile equipment and maintain the Redstone Site yard for year-round safety and efficiency.

You will perform pre-op inspections, logbook entries, load/unload trucks, and maintain access routes and surfaces across seasons, supporting a 5-5-4 rotation with 12-hour shifts on site.

Qualifications

• Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class DZ Driver’s Licence.
• Minimum of two (2) years of directly related experience operating heavy equipment in mining or industrial environment.
• Competency and proficiency in safe operation of mobile equipment.
• Slinging and rigging training required; crane/hoisting certification considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a variety of mobile equipment (loader initially, possibly backhoes, trucks, graders, dozers, forklifts).
• Complete orientations, training, competency assessments and documentation before operating equipment.
• Perform daily pre-operational inspections and routine maintenance.
• Maintain daily equipment logbooks and report deficiencies or unsafe conditions.
• Load/unload trucks and transport materials to/from site safely.
• Keep equipment, yard, roads and walkways in safe, clean condition.
• Contribute to a safe, accident-free work environment and comply with laws and site policies.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety conscious

Documentation

Education

Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Since 2009, Gowest Gold has expanded its land holdings to over 120 square kilometres in the prolific Timmins gold camp. Our properties are strategically positioned along key geological structures, including the underexplored Pipestone Fault, associated with the gold-rich Porcupine-Destor Fault system, which has produced over 145 million ounces of gold across the Abitibi Greenstone Belt.

Today, with full ownership of both the Bradshaw Mine and the Redstone Mill, Gowest is uniquely positioned as a fully integrated and growing gold company, advancing from resource production while unlocking long-term potential across our land package.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Mill Operations Supervisor, the Loader Operator / Yard Person is responsible for the safe, efficient operation and daily maintenance of mobile equipment, as well as maintaining the surface yard, roads and pathways at Gowest Gold to ensure safe and orderly operations year-round.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely operate a variety of mobile equipment – loader being the initial equipment used but may extend to backhoes, tandem trucks, graders, dozers, and forklifts as the Company grows, in accordance with training, certification, and site procedures.
• Ensure all required orientations, training, competency assessments, and documentation are completed prior to operating any equipment.
• Conduct daily pre-operational inspections (circle checks) and perform routine maintenance as required.
• Complete daily equipment logbooks and promptly report deficiencies, damage, or unsafe conditions.
• Load and unload trucks and safely transport materials and equipment to and from site in a timely manner.
• Maintain equipment in a clean, serviceable, and safe operating condition at all times.
• Maintain the surface yard, roads, walkways, and access routes to ensure safe conditions for personnel and equipment throughout all seasons.
• Actively contribute to a safe, healthy, and cooperative work environment with a strong commitment to achieving an accident-free operation.
• Comply with all applicable federal and provincial legislation, regulations, and legal requirements.
• Adhere to all corporate policies, procedures, and site standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class DZ Driver’s License.
• Minimum of two (2) years of directly related experience operating heavy equipment in an industrial or mining environment.
• Demonstrated competency and proficiency in the safe operation of mobile equipment.
• Strong understanding of equipment capabilities, capacities, limitations, and safe operating tolerances.
• Ability to recognize normal wear versus abnormal wear or damage and report issues appropriately.
• Familiarity with yard, road, and surface infrastructure operations.
• Slinging and rigging training required.
• Crane or hoisting certification considered an asset.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• The role is located at the Redstone Site, which is approximately 35 kilometers southeast of Timmins, Ontario, Canada.
• This posting is for an existing role at Gowest.
• The ideal candidate for the role will work a 5-5-4 rotation, 12 hours shifts.
• Although you will be assigned a work schedule, this is not a guaranteed schedule of hours, and your work hours may vary with the needs of the company.
• Gowest Gold promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.

Gowest Gold is an equal opportunity employer, values diversity in its workforce, and encourages applications from qualified candidates. Wherever possible, accommodations are made for qualified applicants with self-declared disabilities. Gowest Gold thanks all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Company reserves the right to administer relevant tests to shortlisted candidates selected for interviews, in an effort to determine their suitability and the preparedness of those candidates to accept and perform in the role for which they have applied.