Quality Assurance Technician

Hemlo Mining Corp.; Marathon; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation & housing assistance

Employer-paid benefits (health, dental

Part of Hemlo's educational support

Scholarships for dependents

Above-market wages and 12% pension

Career progression opportunities

On-site mentorship

Direct access to senior leadership

Job summary

Hemlo Mining Corp. is seeking an experienced mining professional to support underground drilling, blasting, QA/QC, and continuous improvement initiatives at the Hemlo Mine near Marathon, Ontario.

You will work with Engineering and Operations teams to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations. The role requires underground experience, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with mining CAD/CAM tools; relocation and housing assistance are provided along with comprehensive benefits and

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary education in Mining Engineering, Mine Technology, Surveying, or a related field.
• Previous underground mining experience required.
• Experience with underground drilling and blasting is an asset.
• Operational underground mining experience is an asset.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with Deswik, AutoCAD, or CAD‑based software is an asset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to work in a team.
• Ability to work independently underground with minimal supervision.
• Physically capable of underground fieldwork (lifting up to 50 lbs).
• Valid Class G driver’s license.
• Blasting certification or willingness to obtain is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-drilling, drilling, and loading QA/QC activities to ensure compliance with mine plans and standards.
• Complete borehole surveys, hole pickups, and field verification activities.
• Monitor underground drilling and blasting activities and provide real-time feedback to operations and contractor crews.
• Conduct fragmentation analysis and assist with improving blasting performance and reducing oversize.
• Perform vibration monitoring and analyze blasting performance data.
• Assist with explosive quality control activities including density testing and loading verification.
• Track drilling and blasting performance metrics and maintain QA/QC databases and reporting systems.
• Work with Engineering and Operations teams on continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with testing and implementing new blasting products, technologies, and procedures.
• Conduct underground inspections and field reviews to support safe operations.
• Support compliance with safety standards and applicable legislation.
• Assist with special projects and operational improvement initiatives as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Independent underground work

Education

Mining Engineering or related

Mine Technology or Surveying

Tools

Deswik

AutoCAD

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

• Conduct pre-drilling, drilling, and loading QA/QC activities to ensure compliance with mine plans and standards.
• Complete borehole surveys, hole pickups, and field verification activities.
• Monitor underground drilling and blasting activities and provide real-time feedback to operations and contractor crews.
• Conduct fragmentation analysis and assist with identifying opportunities to improve blasting performance and reduce oversize.
• Perform vibration monitoring and analyze blasting performance data.
• Assist with explosive quality control activities including density testing and loading verification.
• Track drilling and blasting performance metrics and maintain QA/QC databases and reporting systems.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering and Operations teams to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with testing and implementation of new blasting products, technologies, and procedures.
• Conduct underground inspections and field reviews to support safe and efficient operations.
• Support compliance with company safety standards, procedures, and applicable legislation.
• Assist with special projects and operational improvement initiatives as required.
• Other duties as assigned and required.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Post‑secondary education in Mining Engineering, Mine Technology, Surveying, or a related field.
• Previous underground mining experience required.
• Experience with underground drilling and blasting activities considered a strong asset.
• Operational underground mining experience considered an asset.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with Deswik, AutoCAD, or other mine planning and CAD‑based software considered an asset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently underground with minimal supervision.
• Motivated self‑starter with strong attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Physically capable of performing underground fieldwork, including walking steep grades and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Valid Class G driver’s license required.
• Blasting certification or willingness to obtain certification considered an asset.

What you’ll get in return

• Base salary range from $80,000 to $110,000 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.