Mine Technician

Thoar-Mining-Management-Ltd; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full‑time position

4-10 hour shifts (Monday- Thursday)

Family-friendly Health & Dental

Job summary

THOAR Mining invites applications for a Mine Technician to support local Saskatoon operations. The role involves surveying, ventilation planning, drawing maintenance, and assisting with geotechnical and instrument installations.

You will collect ore samples, update drawings, and help ensure safe, efficient mining activities. The ideal candidate holds a Geoscience, Mining, or Engineering diploma or degree, with CAD drafting experience and proficiency with computers, spreadsheets, and databases.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Geoscience, Mining, or Engineering from a recognized technical school or university.
• Experience with CAD drafting.
• Ability to operate, maintain, and repair geotechnical and ventilation equipment.
• Adhere to OH&S and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine survey functions for mining machine advancement and room/panel layout.
• Conduct ventilation surveys and record airflow/gases; create and audit ventilation plans.
• Update and maintain mine drawings; distribute drawings.
• Assist with installation/maintenance of rock mechanics and ventilation instrumentation.
• Prepare and submit monthly ore tons for royalty determination.
• Collect ore samples and record ore grade data.
• Maintain and calibrate surveying/ventilation equipment.
• Assist with special assignments related to productivity, grade control, inventory, shaft and geotechnical projects.
• Maintain inventory of survey, ventilation, and geotechnical equipment.

Skills

Personal computers

Spreadsheets

Database programs

CAD software

Equipment evaluations

Training and guidance

Education

Geoscience/Mining/Engineering diploma or degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Mine Technician

About THOAR Mining

THOAR Mining provides comprehensive mining support services including Project Management, Construction, Maintenance, and Equipment Operation. We are currently hiring a Mine Technician for an immediate opportunity.

What we are looking for?

We are currently seeking a Mine Technician for a local Saskatoon mining client. The successful candidate will safely and efficiently perform the duties of a Mine Technician with minimum supervision.

This opportunity provides the opportunity to develop the necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities through training, practice, experience, examinations, and task observation to support technical services that are critical to the safe and efficient operation of the mine.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Contract with LOA and/or travel where applicable
• Family-friendly Health & Dental Benefits
• Sustainable employment with opportunities for growth
• Full‑time position
• 4-10 hour shifts (Monday- Thursday)

Role

• Performing routine survey functions associated with mining machine advancement and mining room and panel layout.
• Conducting ventilation surveys, including the measurement and recording of airflow, gases, and creation and auditing of ventilation plans.
• Updating, maintaining, filing, and distributing mine drawings.
• Assisting with the installation and maintenance of rock mechanics and ventilation instrumentation.
• Preparation and submission of monthly ore tons for royalty determination.
• Collection of ore samples and recording of ore grade data.
• Maintenance and calibration of equipment associated with surveying and ventilation.
• Assisting with special assignments related to mine productivity, grade control, inventory, shaft, and geotechnical projects.
• Maintaining inventory of survey, ventilation, and geotechnical equipment.

The above reflects the general duties considered to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Requirements

• Completion of a Geoscience, Mining, or Engineering Diploma or Degree from a recognized technical school or university.
• Have working knowledge of personal computers, spreadsheets, and database programs.
• Use of CAD software to perform drafting duties.
• Aptitude to conduct equipment evaluations.
• Ability to install, maintain, and repair geotechnical and ventilation equipment.
• Provide training, support, and guidance to other mine technicians, surveyors, and employees as required.
• Ability to safely operate a motorized or electric vehicle in the mine.
• Willingness to work from elevated platforms and manlifts.
• Diligently adhere to all relevant legal and environmental requirements.
• Diligently ensure that all relevant OH&S requirements and in-house safety regulations are complied with.
• Employment is subject to successfully completing THOAR's drug, and alcohol testing.
• Must be authorized to work in Canada.