Heavy Equipment Operator (Dewatering)

Alamos Gold Inc.; Dubreuilville, Wawa; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamos Gold Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator (Dewatering) at Island Gold District in Dubreuilville, ON. The role focuses on safe, efficient operation of dewatering equipment within a complex mining site.

Reporting to the Dewatering Supervisor, you will inspect gear, load materials, perform trenching, and conduct routine maintenance while adhering to WHMIS and safety standards. The position requires a valid Canadian driver’s license, a minimum five years of heavy equipment experience,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of heavy equipment operator experience (excavator, loader, forklift).
• WHMIS knowledge and chemical safety familiarity.
• Slinging and rigging training or equivalent.
• Valid Canadian driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Completed secondary school or GED.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently in a mining environment.
• Load, unload, and move materials to storage areas.
• Excavate trenches for buried services and stage materials for underground operations.
• Perform routine maintenance and report equipment issues to supervisor.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain good housekeeping in storage areas.

Skills

Heavy equipment ops

Driver's license

WHMIS knowledge

Rigging training

Damage recognition

GED/secondary education

Health and safety mindset

Independent & collaborative

Adaptability to change

Clean driving record

Education

Secondary education or GED

Job description

Island Gold District
Dubreuilville, ON P0S1B0, CAN

• Pay or shift range: $34.98 CAD to $59.53 CAD
  The expected salary range for this role is intended to support transparency and informed decision making. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience and internal equity.

Description

About Alamos Gold Inc.: Alamos Gold is a Canadian-based gold producer with a long-term track record of creating value for all stakeholders through solid financial performance, low-cost production growth, and a company-wide commitment to social responsibility and environmental stewardship. We currently operate three mines – two in Canada and one in Mexico – and we have a strong portfolio of development stage projects, including the Lynn Lake Project and Island Gold Phase 3+ Expansion in Canada, and Puerto Del Aire Project in Mexico. Alamos also has an early-stage exploration project in Canada, the Qiqavik Gold Project. Our core values of safety, teamwork, environmental sustainability, integrity, and commitment allow our more than 1,900 dedicated team members to thrive in their careers and to create a lasting legacy that benefits all Alamos stakeholders.

About Island Gold District: Alamos Gold’s Island Gold District will become one of the largest and lowest-cost gold mines in Canada. With the two mines within the district, Island Gold and Magino employ over 900 team members who work in the underground and open pit operations and are located in northern Ontario, just east of the town of Dubreuilville, 83 kilometres northeast of Wawa. Through ongoing exploration success, Island Gold District’s Mineral Reserves and Resources have continued to grow in size and quality. Join the Island Gold District team and be a part of the long-life mining operations, as we prioritize our employee growth, high performance and a culture of safety and accountability.

Role Overview/Purpose:

Reporting to the Dewatering Supervisor, the Heavy Equipment Operator (Dewatering)’s key responsibilities are the safe, efficient and productive operation of support equipment in a complex mining environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Inspection of equipment before and after use to ensure proper functionality
• Loading, unloading, and moving materials to appropriate storage areas
• Excavation of trenches for buried services
• Following all safety procedures while operating equipment
• Performing regular maintenance (refuelling, fluid checks, lubrication) and minor repairs when necessary
• Reporting equipment issues, unusual conditions, and spillage immediately to Supervisor
• Staging materials to be brought down for Underground Operations
• Maintaining good housekeeping at storage areas
• Snow removal during winter months
• Other activities as assigned

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:

• Possess a valid Canadian driver’s license and clear driver’s abstract
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as heavy equipment operator (excavator, loader, and forklift)
• Slinging and rigging training
• Ability to identify difference between normal wear, unusual wear and damage
• Knowledge of WHMIS, including familiarity with chemical products’ use, disposal and safety data sheet applications
• Completed secondary school or GED
• A commitment to health, safety, environment, and community
• Works effectively independently and collaboratively
• Ability to thrive in an environment of change; must be creative and flexible

Working Conditions

• Position is subject to callouts

Physical Requirements:

• Role is physically demanding
• Must be capable of working in adverse conditions and inclement weather
• Must be capable of lifting/carrying up to 25 kg, walking on rough terrain, standing for prolonged periods, climbing stairs and ladders, working at heights, crouching, kneeling, bending, twisting, operating equipment
• Pay or shift range: $34.98 CAD to $59.53 CAD

Alamos Gold Inc. may use artificial intelligence to initially screen or assess applicants for this position with respect to mandatory job requirements.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Alamos Gold Inc. (the “Company”) is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible environment for all third parties, and will provide accommodation where required, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the “Act”). The Company is committed to excellence in serving all third parties including people with disabilities and will do so by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility and meeting the requirements under the Act in a timely fashion.

Required

Minimum 5 years’ experience as heavy equipment operator (excavator, loader, and forklift)