Miner 1 (Jumbo Lead)

wrlgold; Red Lake; On-site; CAD 108,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual operation bonus

Travel allowance, accommodations and I

100% employer paid extended health and

RRSP matching program

Job summary

Red Lake Madsen Mine is hiring an underground Miner 1 to support development and production, reporting to the Mining Supervisor. The role operates on a 14 days on / 14 days off schedule with compensation up to 131.33 per hour including a 53.00 bonus per hour.

You’ll drill, develop, and work with engineers and geologists to meet safety and production targets. Candidates should be physically fit for underground work, experienced in hard rock methods, and capable of independent and team work.

Qualifications

• Underground hard rock development experience.
• Knowledge of charging, firing, mucking and trucking.
• Physically fit to work underground.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license; High School Diploma is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Follow safe working practices and site safety guidelines.
• Operate equipment to achieve production and development targets for drilling.
• Assist with Service crew, long hole drilling and mucking operations.
• Use mobile equipment with safety and environmental awareness.
• Collaborate with mining engineers, geologists and survey team.
• Minimize downtime with reliable operational knowledge.
• Maintain clean work area and conduct hazard identification.
• Complete equipment administrative processes.

Skills

Underground hard rock techniques

Ground support installation

Charging, firing, mucking, trucking

Physically fit for underground work

Independent worker

Team player

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 carryout 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 Miner 1 position offers an hourly rate of $78.33, with the opportunity to earn up to an additional $53.00 per hour through a production bonus, for a total earning potential of $131.33 per hour.

The focus of this role will include:

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

Skills and Experience:

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

Benefits:

• Annual operation bonus program
• Travel allowance, accommodations and meals
• 100% employer paid extended health and dental program
• RRSP matching program

***Must be willing to produce a 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.