Mine General Foreperson (Mine Captain)

Pan American Silver; Timmins; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid extended medical, dental,

Wellness Spending Account

Health Care Spending Account

Company-paid pension plan with 8%

Basic life/accidental life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care via

Competitive Paid Vacation Entitlements

Paid pregnancy and parental leave

Job summary

Lake Shore Gold in Timmins, Ontario is seeking a Mine General Foreperson (Mine Captain) to lead day‑to‑day mine site activities at Bell Creek. The role involves directing front-line supervisors, ensuring safety, production, and cost targets are met, and coordinating rehab work underground.

The successful candidate will have extensive mining experience, supervisory leadership, and a strong commitment to health and safety. Relocation to the Timmins area is required; this is a full‑time position.

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 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.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for health and safety of all personnel in their charge and contractor personnel; ensure safety incidents are investigated and recommendations implemented.
• Day-to-day scheduling and control of functional mine site activities.
• Plan and organize rehab work underground according to Engineering recommendations.
• Ensure personnel follow company policies, procedures, and OH&S regulations for Mines and Mining Plants.
• Ensure work is planned, resourced, and undertaken safely and cost-effectively.
• Monitor daily KPIs and implement changes 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.
• Ensure daily toolbox talks and monthly safety meetings are performed.

Skills

Mining experience

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Computer skills

Mining diploma/degree

Eligibility to work in Canada

Education

Mining technology diploma / mining engineering degree (asset)

Job description

We are looking to hire aMine General Foreperson (Mine Captain)to join our Bell Creek Minein Porcupine ON., on afull-time basis.The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 8 hrs/day or 4 on, 3 off, 10hrs/day.

Compensation: This position offers a compensation range of $130,000 – $145,000 per year, 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.

• 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
• 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 acompetitive annual salary, as well as the following benefits:

• 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

About Us

Lake Shore Gold is located in Timmins, Ontario, a vibrant community of 45,000 residents that is a central hub for Northeastern Ontario. In Timmins, 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, etc.).

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.

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.