Mine Technician/Technologist

Careermine; Timmins; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Company-paid extended medical

8% company pension contribution

Flexible work schedules

Wellness Spending Account

Health Care Spending Account

Paid vacation entitlements

Paid pregnancy and parental leave

Telemedicine (Dialogue)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lake Shore Gold in Timmins, Ontario, seeks a Mine Technician/Technologist to support underground mining engineering functions and project delivery. You will design drill patterns, assist with surveys, and ensure ventilation and safety compliance while coordinating with the Senior Mine Engineer.

The role requires relocation to Timmins and is a full-time position with a varied schedule. A competitive salary and benefits package accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Two-year Mine Technician or three-year Mine Technologist degree or related experience.
• Minimum two years' underground ventilation/surveying experience.
• OACETT certification is an asset.
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel/Word/Project/PowerPoint).
• Deswik software proficiency is a plus.
• Ability to calibrate survey equipment and interpret data.

Responsibilities

• Design and issue drill patterns, loading and timing for production blasting.
• Assist with borehole surveys and fragmentation studies.
• Conduct ventilation surveys and inspections to maintain compliance.
• Assist with underground surveying tasks and develop driving layouts.
• Conduct routine underground inspections to support planning and design.
• Gather and analyze data, prioritise tasks, and deliver timely information.
• Support time studies, QA/QC tasks, and weekly ventilation meetings.
• Assist with Airborne Hazard Management Plan sampling and Water Management Plan items.
• Update master drawings and ventilation schematics; participate in training and development.

Skills

Ventilation

Underground surveying

Mine planning

Microsoft Office

Deswik

Survey equipment

Borehole monitoring

Education

Two-year Mine Technician degree

Three-year Mine Technologist degree

OACETT certification (asset)

Tools

Deswik software

Survey equipment

Job description

We are looking to hire an Mine Technician/Technologist to join our team at the Timmins West Mine in Timmins, ON. on a full-time basis. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 8 hrs/day or 4 on, 3 off, 10 hrs/day.

Compensation: This position offers a salary range of $85,000 - $100,000 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 Technician/Technologist is responsible for various engineering functions related to underground mining.

Reporting to the Senior Mine Engineer or designate, some of your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Design and issue drill patterns, loading and timing for production blasting
• Assist with borehole surveys and fragmentation studies
• Conduct ventilation surveys of the underground workings, perform inspections, and troubleshoot to maintain compliance
• Assist with various underground surveying tasks of active headings and issue updated driving layouts
• Conduct routine underground inspections that will allow for efficient planning/design tasks
• Gather and analyze data, plan, organize and prioritize work, deliver timely information

Secondary responsibilities may include:

• Assist with time studies, routine engineering projects, and other QA/QC tasks
• Prepare and conduct weekly ventilation meeting
• Assist with sampling requirements for the Airborne Hazard Management Plan
• Design upcoming development headings and produce driving layouts
• Provide continuous support to items related to the Water Management Plan
• Update master level drawings, master long sections and master ventilation schematics
• Participate actively in training programs, personal improvement, and job improvement initiatives
• Continually develop the ability, knowledge, and skills necessary to keep up with the changing methods and technology in the job
• Perform other duties, as request

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:

• Completion of a two-year Mine Technician or three-year Mine Technologist college degree or related experience
• Minimum two years' experience performing ventilation, surveying and/or other similar work in an underground setting
• Accreditation as a Certified Engineering Technician or Technologist (under OACETT) is an asset
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, MS Project, PowerPoint)
• Hands-on experience in mine planning, preferably with Deswik software package would be considered an asset
• Ability to use and calibrate associated survey equipment, including borehole monitoring equipment
• Previous experience with planning/design would be considered an asset.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with various workgroups
• Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.

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 a competitive annual salary, as well as the following benefits:

• Mine Performance Plan Incentive (bonus)
• Relocation assistance (for eligible candidates)
• Company-paid extended medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible Work Schedules
• 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.