Mine Survey Technician

Recooty; Timmins; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company located in Timmins, Ontario, seeks a Mine Technician. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and optimizing mining operations through various surveying tasks. Candidates should have a diploma in mining engineering or a related technical field, with knowledge of mining software and quality control processes. A valid driver’s license and drone certification are advantageous. This position involves outdoor work in Northern Ontario weather.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma preferred in mining engineering or related field.
• Understanding of quality control processes is required.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s license is mandatory.
• A Drone Pilot certificate is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety rules.
• Perform accurate surveys and reports.
• Analyze blasthole samples and organize campaigns.
• Assist with waste management and stockpile monitoring.

Skills

LIDAR-photogrammetry surveys

Quality control understanding

Mining software knowledge

Drone operation

Education

Diploma in mining engineering or related field

Tools

Trimble survey equipment

Leica survey equipment

Job description

Mine Technician

The Mine Technician will play a key role in navigating and coordinating mining activities associated with optimization of mining operations.

Role Responsibilities

• Adhere and follow compliance with the Company’s Health and Safety rules and understand OSHA’s rules and regulations.
• Provide accurate surveys for layouts, site layouts, month‑end reports etc.
• Survey, sample, prepare and analyze blasthole samples.
• Organize campaign and analyze samples.
• Understand local geology.
• Manage waste progress and rehabilitation according to the waste designs.
• Monitor and assist with stockpile management, manage stockpile elevation and clean‑up.
• Assist with procurement when necessary.
• Proficient in conducting LIDAR–photogrammetry surveys and creating 3D models of the area.

Role Requirements

• Diploma from a college or university in mining engineering or GeoTechnician is preferred but other technical discipline will be considered.
• Understanding of quality control and quality system.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s license.
• Drone Pilot certificate – an asset.
• Trimble / Leica survey equipment usage is an asset.
• Knowledge of mining software like Surpac, Pix4D etc. is an asset.
• Understanding sampling and quality rules.
• Work outside in Northern Ontario weather.