Mine Technician: Survey & Ventilation Specialist

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

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.