Mining Technician

Hemlo Mining Corp.; Marathon; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Housing assistance

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paramedical coverage

Educational assistance

Scholarships for dependents

Pension contributions

Career progression

On-site mentorship

Job summary

Hemlo Mining Corp. in Marathon, Ontario is seeking an experienced QA/QC Technician for the underground Technical Services team.

The role focuses on drill quality control, Boretrak execution and data collection, underground surveying, and QA/QC communication between Operations and Engineering. You will work independently in an active underground environment, support drill and blast optimization with precise field data, and collaborate with site crews.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Boretrak experience and data interpretation.
• Drill & blast QA/QC knowledge.
• Underground surveying background with collar pickups.
• Strong communication with Operations and Engineering teams.
• Ability to work independently in an underground environment.
• Geotechnical exposure beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform underground drill quality control and QA/QC activities.
• Execute Boretrak surveys independently.
• Conduct collar pickups and underground surveying.
• Work directly with drilling and blasting crews underground.
• Collect, analyze, and communicate QA/QC findings to Engineering and Technical Services teams.
• Support drill & blast optimization through accurate field data collection.
• Assist with drone surveys, pull testing, and geotechnical data collection as required.

Skills

Boretrak

QA/QC

Underground surveying

Drill & blast QA/QC

Data interpretation

Communication

Independent work

Geotechnical exposure

Job description

Hays Recruitment in proud partnership with Hemlo Mining Corp.

The Hemlo Mine (“Hemlo”) is a long-life, fully integrated gold mining operation located approximately 35 km east of the town of Marathon in Northwestern Ontario, Canada, along the Trans Canada Highway and just north of Lake Superior. With more than a decade of reserves and significant exploration upside along the proven Hemlo greenstone belt, Hemlo Mining Corp. is positioned to unlock the next chapter of growth at one of Canada’s premier gold districts. The site continues to evolve through ongoing investment in exploration and modernization, creating new opportunities across technical and skilled roles. Now is an exciting time to join the Hemlo team and be part of a globally connected workforce driving the next phase of growth.

Your new role

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on QA/QC Technician to join the underground Technical Services team. This position is heavily focused on drill quality control, Boretrak execution and analysis, underground surveying/data collection, drill-and-blast QA/QC, and communication of results between Operations and Engineering/Technical Services.

• Perform underground drill quality control and QA/QC activities
• Execute and interpret Boretrak surveys independently
• Conduct collar pickups and underground surveying activities
• Work directly with drilling and blasting crews underground
• Collect, analyze, and communicate QA/QC findings to Engineering and Technical Services teams
• Support drill & blast optimization through accurate field data collection
• Assist with drone surveys, pull testing, and geotechnical data collection as required

What you need to succeed

• Hands-on Boretrak experience and data interpretation
• Drill & blast QA/QC knowledge
• Experience performing collar pickups and surveying activitiesStrong communication skills with Operations and Engineering teams
• Ability to work independently in an active underground environment
• Underground surveying background
• Geotechnical or pull testing exposure

This is not an entry-level position. We are seeking someone who can step into the role and contribute immediately with proven underground technical experience.

What you’ll get in return

• Base salary range from $100,000 to $120,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to earn up to a targeted 12.5% bonus on top of the proposed wage
• Relocation & housing assistance available for all roles 100% employer-paid benefits including health, dental, vision, and paramedical coverage
• Educational assistance for Hemlo employees & scholarships for the dependents of Hemlo employees
• Above-market wages and salaries, with bonus programs and 12% pension contributions for all roles
• Clear opportunities for career progression and internal mobility
• Direct access to senior leadership and on-site mentorship
• Hays Recruitment in proud partnership with Hemlo Mining Corp.