Scoop Operators

Lake Shore Gold; Timmins; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mine performance bonus

Extended medical, prescription, dental

Wellness spending account

Health care spending account

Pension plan 8% company contribution

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Telemedicine via Dialogue

Paid vacation entitlements

Parental leave

Perfect attendance rewards

Job summary

Lake Shore Gold in Timmins, Ontario, is hiring Scoop Operators for the Bell Creek and Timmins West mines on a full-time basis. The position features a 5-5-4 rotation and 11-hour shifts, days and nights rotated weekly.

You will muck underground ore and waste from various levels and load haulage trucks. Relocation to the Timmins area is required; this is not a camp-based role.

Qualifications

• Underground experience required.
• Must have UG Haulage Trackless and Remote Scoop modules (U0068/U0020).
• Practice good housekeeping and safety.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Muck underground ore/waste material from various levels underground.
• Load haulage trucks.

Skills

Underground experience

Haulage Trackless

Operate Remote Scoop

Safety compliance

Housekeeping

Eligible to work in Canada

Education

Basic UG Hard Rock Common Core

Job description

• Excellent opportunity to continue your career with an established industry leader.
• Receive a competitive salary and a wide host of benefits.
• Develop yourself professionally and contribute to a growing organization!

About the Organization

Lake Shore Gold, a subsidiary of Pan American Silver, is located in Timmins, Ontario. The Bell Creek Complex located approximately 20 kilometers northeast of Timmins, Ontario, consists of an underground mine and processing facility. Mineralization is associated with the Porcupine-Destor fault system within the Abitibi greenstone belt, with ore mined by narrow vein longhole stoping methods. Ore is then transported to surface via a modern one thousand eighty metre deep shaft capable of forty-eight hundred tonnes per day.

The Timmins West mine is located approximately 18 kilometers west of Timmins, Ontario, one of the world’s most prolific gold camps. Mineralization is associated with the Porcupine-Destor fault system within the Abitibi greenstone belt. The Timmins West mine is comprised of the Timmins deposit, the Thunder Creek deposit, and the 144 Gap deposit. All three deposits are interconnected by underground drifts.

For more information, please visit our website.

About Timmins, Ontario

Timmins is a vibrant community of 45,000 residents that is a central hub for Northeastern Ontario. People can enjoy recreational activities such as camping, world class fishing, nature, and snowmobile trails. Direct flights to Toronto are available at the local airport via multiple carriers. There are many support networks in the community including the local Timmins and District Hospital, local sports leagues for children and adults (hockey, baseball, basketball, etc.), golf courses, both cross-country and downhill ski resorts, a community pool, and many other community events that provide entertainment throughout the year - fairs, carnivals, concerts, and more!

About the Opportunity

We are looking to hire Scoop Operators to join our team at the Bell Creek Mine in Porcupine, ON., and the Timmins West Mine in Timmins, ON., on a full-time basis. The schedule for this position is a 5-5-4 rotation, 11-hour shifts rotating days and nights each week.

In this position, you will be responsible for mucking underground ore/waste material from various levels underground and loading haulage trucks.

Compensation

This position offers a salary of $32.95 - $43.50 hourly based on qualifications and experience.

Vacancy Status

This is an existing vacancy. The successful candidate may begin as soon as possible.

Please note that this role requires relocation to the Timmins area and is not a camp-based position.

More About You

While our ideal candidate possesses the following qualifications, we welcome applicants who may not meet every criterion to apply.

• Previous underground experience is required
• Common core specialty modules U0068 Haulage Trackless and U0020 Operate Remote Scoop are required
• Practice good housekeeping
• Be committed to safety
• Basic UG Hard Rock Common Core
• Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada

As our ideal candidate, you are a motivated team player, and above all, you demonstrate compliance with all health and safety regulations.

About the Benefits

In return for your hard work and dedication you can expect to receive a competitive hourly salary, as well as the following benefits:

• Mine Performance Plan Incentive (bonus)
• Company-paid extended medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits
• Wellness Spending Account
• Health Care Spending Account
• Company-paid pension plan with 8% company contribution
• Basic life/accidental life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care via Dialogue
• Competitive Paid Vacation Entitlements
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave
• Perfect Attendance Rewards

Lake Shore Gold is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and we believe that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and all aspects of employment including the decision to hire or promote will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirements. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.