Underground Development Miner - Safety-Focused & Skilled

Thyssen Mining Construction Of Canada Ltd.; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp and travel

Health benefits

Life insurance

Career development

Safety commitment

Competitive compensation

Job summary

The Thyssen Mining team in Canada is seeking experienced Development Miners for underground development work, including drilling, blasting, scaling, ground support, mucking, and construction. You will operate underground equipment and adhere to safety standards in challenging environments.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of underground mining experience, with jackleg or stoper drilling skills, strong teamwork, and a valid driver’s license. Camp and travel may be provided where applicable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of underground mining experience.
• Experience with conventional development mining.
• Jackleg and/or stoper drilling experience.
• Ability to read mine layouts and plans.
• Valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of underground safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform underground development work in headings, drifts, ramps, crosscuts, and openings.
• Drill development rounds using jackleg, stoper, or other underground drilling equipment as qualified.
• Load and handle explosives and blasting accessories where certified and authorized.
• Install ground support systems including screen, split sets, rebar, rock bolts, and cable bolts.
• Muck blasted material and prepare headings for the next development cycle.
• Operate underground mining equipment as trained and authorized.
• Coordinate development activities with supervisors and crews.
• Maintain safe and organized underground work areas.

Skills

Underground mining

Jackleg drilling

Stoper drilling

Ground support installation

Blasting

Mucking

Safety compliance

Communication

Driver's license

Equipment operation

Tools

Scooptrams/LHDs

Job description

The Thyssen Mining team in Canada is seeking experienced Development Miners for underground development work, including drilling, blasting, scaling, ground support, mucking, and construction. You will operate underground equipment and adhere to safety standards in challenging environments.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of underground mining experience, with jackleg or stoper drilling skills, strong teamwork, and a valid driver’s license. Camp and travel may be provided where applicable.