Mine General Foreperson (Mine Captain)

Lake-Shore-Gold-1; Timmins; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Flexible work schedules

Company-paid pension plan

Health benefits

Wellness spending account

Dental and vision benefits

Paid vacation entitlements

Parental leave

Job summary

Lake Shore Gold is seeking a Mine General Foreperson to lead the Bell Creek Mine team in Porcupine, ON. The role is full-time with a 4-on, 3-off schedule, 10-hour days, and requires relocation to the Timmins area.

Base salary ranges from $130,000 to $145,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. The Mine General Foreperson will direct front-line supervisors, manage daily activities, and uphold Safety Health and Environment standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of related mining experience.
• Three to five years in a supervisory capacity.
• Supervisory common core required.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and computer skills are required.
• A post-secondary diploma in mining technology or related mining engineering degree is an asset.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, able to work with minimal supervision and stay safe.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for health and safety of all personnel and contractors, ensuring investigations and recommendations are implemented.
• Day-to-day scheduling and control of functional mine site activities.
• Plan and organize rehab work underground per Engineering recommendations.
• Ensure personnel follow company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Ensure work is planned, resourced, and undertaken safely and cost-effectively.
• Monitor daily KPIs and adjust to meet safety, production, and cost targets.
• Oversee daily logbook for accuracy and completeness.
• Inspect headings and conduct ground control audits as required.
• Ensure continuous training of supervisors.
• Lead toolbox talks and monthly safety meetings.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Mining experience

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Mining technology diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 Mine General Foreperson (Mine Captain) to join our Bell Creek Mine team in Porcupine, ON., on afull-time basis. The schedule for this position is 4 on, 3 off, 10hrs/day.

Compensation:This position offers a base salary range of $130,000 - $145,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.

Vacancy Status: This is an existing vacancy. The successful candidate may begin as soon as possible.

Please note that this role requires relocation to the Timmins area and is not a camp-based position.

The role of the Mine General Foreperson will be responsible for day-to-day scheduling and controlling of the functional mine site activities in a safe and efficient manner. You will direct mine operations through front-line supervisors. You will demonstrate the core values of Safety Health and the Environment and Code of Conduct of Lake Shore Gold.

Reporting to the Mine Superintendent, the Mine General Foreperson will have the following responsibilities:

• Responsible for the health and safety of all personnel in their charge as well as contractor personnel, ensuring safety incidents are thoroughly investigated and recommendations implemented
• Day-to-day scheduling and control of the functional mine site activities
• Plan and organize all rehab work underground according to Engineering recommendations
• Ensure that all personnel in their charge know and follow the company’s policies, procedures, and standards for work and safety, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations for Mines and Mining Plants
• Ensure all work is effectively planned, resourced, and undertaken in a safe and cost-effective manner
• Monitor daily KPIs and implement changes to ensure safety, production, and cost targets are met
• Oversee daily logbook for accuracy and completeness
• Inspect headings and conduct ground control audits as required
• Ensure continuous training of supervisors
• Ensure daily toolbox talks and monthly safety meetings are performed by all personnel in their charge, know and follow the company’s policies, procedures, and standards for work and safety
• Other tasks as assigned

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:

• Minimum of 10 years of related mining experience
• Three to five years in a supervisory capacity
• Supervisory common core required
• Strong organizational, leadership, and computer skills are required
• A post-secondary diploma in mining technology or a related mining engineering degree would be considered an asset
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, ability to work with minimal supervision and get the job done safely

Overall, you are a motivated team player who demonstrates compliance with all health and safety regulations.

About the Benefits

In return for your hard work and dedication you can expect to receive acompetitive annual salary, as well as the following benefits:

• Mine Performance Plan Incentive (bonus)
• Sign-On Bonus for eligible positions
• Relocation Assistance available for eligible positions
• Flexible Work Schedules
• 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.

Lake Shore Gold - Human Resources

P.O. Box 1067

Timmins ON

P4N 7H9

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