Projects Coordinator

Discovery Mining Ltd; Chapleau; On-site; CAD 123,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Wellness Spending Accounts

Job summary

Discovery Mining Ltd is seeking a Project Coordinator for the Borden Mine Operation in Timmins, Ontario. You will provide field coordination and day-to-day oversight of capital projects, acting as a key liaison between the project team, operations, maintenance, engineering, and contractors to ensure safe, on-schedule execution.

Responsibilities include field inspections, coordinating contractor activities, tracking progress against plans, supporting readiness and QA/QC, and reporting performance

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mining Engineering Technology, Civil or Construction Engineering Technology or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in surface mining or capital project execution.
• Valid G driver’s license and ability to operate surface light vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular field inspections to ensure safety and compliance with regulations and company standards.
• Coordinate daily field activities between contractors, operations, maintenance, and project stakeholders.
• Monitor field progress against schedules, scope, and milestones, escalating risks as needed.
• Verify construction and installation activities meet drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Support project readiness activities including access coordination and interfaces.
• Track and report project performance including schedule, labor, equipment, materials, and field issues.
• Prepare daily and weekly field reports identifying progress, deficiencies, and risks.
• Support change management by identifying scope changes and coordinating resolution.
• Facilitate daily and weekly project coordination meetings.
• Communicate field issues and updates promptly to project leadership.

Skills

Field coordination

Regulatory compliance

MS Excel

Scheduling tools

Education

Mining Engineering Technology

Civil Engineering Technology

Construction Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Deswik

Job description

Discovery is an Americas-focused precious metals company with a diversified portfolio. Our Mission is to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders by operating in a safe and responsible manner and having a positive impact on local communities.

Located in and around the City of Timmins, Ontario, Porcupine has two underground and one open pit mines. A continuous operation for over 100 years that provides a great work-life balance. Employees from diverse backgrounds are empowered through engagement, involvement, and growth opportunities in the workplace.

Location:Borden

Schedule:7x7

The Position

The Project Coordinator is responsible for supporting the safe and efficient execution of capital projects at the Borden Mine Operation. This role provides field coordination and day-to-day oversight of project activities, monitors progress, ensures site readiness, and supports both contractors and internal stakeholders throughout project execution. Acting as a key liaison between the project team, operations, maintenance, engineering, and contractors, the Project Coordinator plays an important role in managing interfaces, tracking execution progress, verifying construction quality, and ensuring project work is completed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with approved plans, specifications, and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting regular field inspections to ensure all project activities are executed safely and in compliance with Ontario Mining Regulations, company procedures, and project requirements.
• Coordinating daily field activities between contractors, operations, maintenance, and project stakeholders to support safe and efficient project execution.
• Monitoring field progress against project schedules, scope, and milestones, and escalating risks or delays as required.
• Verifying construction and installation activities are completed according to approved drawings, specifications, standards, and quality requirements.
• Supporting project readiness activities, including access coordination, planning, and operational interfaces.
• Tracking and reporting project performance, including schedule progress, labor, equipment usage, materials, and field issues.
• Preparing daily and weekly field reports identifying progress, deficiencies, safety observations, risks, and required follow-up actions.
• Supporting change management by identifying scope changes, field conflicts, or unexpected conditions and coordinating resolution with the project team.
• Facilitating daily and weekly project coordination meetings.
• Ensuring field issues, operational impacts, hazards, and critical updates are communicated promptly to project leadership and stakeholders.
• Supporting QA/QC activities by assisting with inspections, verifications, turnover documentation, and deficiency tracking.
• Completing workplace inspections and job observations to support safe work execution and continuous improvement.
• Identifying opportunities to improve project efficiency, resource utilization, and execution strategies.
• Maintaining strong working relationships with contractors and acting as a primary day-to-day field contact for project coordination activities.

Skills And Qualifications

• Diploma in Mining Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
• Valid "G" driver’s license with the ability to safely operate surface light vehicles.
• 3–5 years of experience in surface mining operations, mine construction, industrial construction, or capital project execution.
• Strong understanding of construction practices, project coordination, and project execution lifecycles.
• Experience coordinating contractors and multidisciplinary teams in an industrial or mining environment.
• Working knowledge of surface mining and construction regulations, and safe work practices.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Experience using scheduling tools and Gantt charts.
• Familiarity with mine design and drafting software such as AutoCAD/Deswik is considered an asset.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and coordination skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced field environment.

Additional Information

Competitive total compensation package including:

• Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability, Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts, Virtual Care and Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Company contributions and matching into a Defined Contribution Pension Plan; and
• Annual total compensation of CAD$123,432 to CAD$152,475 (including annual bonus eligibility).

This posting is for an existing vacancy at Discovery Silver.

We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Discovery Silver welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Please note that we use artificial intelligence tools to screen applications and assess qualifications and selected candidates will be contacted by a human for an interview.