Miner 1

West Red Lake Gold Mines; Red Lake; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering team in the development of a significant underground mine in the iconic Red Lake gold mining district. This role focuses on ensuring safe operations while achieving production targets and collaborating with a skilled team of mining professionals. As part of a dynamic work environment, you will engage in various activities, from drilling to maintaining safety standards. This exciting opportunity allows you to contribute to a project that promises growth and innovation in the mining sector, all while enjoying a balanced work schedule of 14 days on and 14 days off.

Qualifications

• Experience in underground hard rock techniques and drilling activities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety guidelines and achieve production targets.
• Operate equipment for drilling and assist in other operational areas.

Skills

Underground hard rock techniques

Drilling activities

Team collaboration

Physical fitness for underground work

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Be a part of the initial team to grow and operate a regionally significant new underground mine development that is rapidly becoming the future of the iconic Red Lake gold mining district in Ontario, Canada.

Reporting to the Mining Supervisor, the successful candidate will safely carry out development work while following safe work procedures to provide overall production and safe target support for the Red Lake Madsen Mine team. This position will work a 14 days on and 14 days off schedule.

The focus of this role will include:

1. Follow safe working practices and site safety guidelines
2. Achieve production and development targets by operating equipment to undertake drilling activities in a safe and efficient manner
3. Assist with other areas of operation such as Service crew, long hole drill and mucking operation
4. Utilize mobile equipment and tools with due consideration for safety and environmental issues
5. Work collaboratively with mining engineers, geologists and the survey team
6. Utilize reliable and accurate operational and practical knowledge to minimize downtime and potential loss of production
7. Maintain work area with excellent standard of housekeeping and hazard identification system
8. Complete administrative processes on equipment
9. Other duties as assigned

Skills and Experience:

1. Experience in underground hard rock techniques including level development and installation of ground support
2. Proven knowledge of charging, firing, mucking and trucking of development headings
3. Be physically fit to work underground
4. Ability to work independently
5. Excellent proven team player approach to work
6. Valid driver’s license
7. High School Diploma an asset

Conditional offers based on successful criminal background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Red Lake Madsen Mine is an equal opportunity employer who appreciates all those interested in working on this exciting project.