Underground Electrician - Journeyperson

Gowest Gold Ltd; Timmins; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gowest Gold Ltd. in Timmins is seeking a skilled Electrician to join our Bradshaw Mine operation.

You will be responsible for the safe installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems across underground and surface environments. You will read and interpret electrical drawings, test and commission equipment, and maintain power distribution, substations, and related infrastructure to minimize downtime and support production goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in mining electrical maintenance.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical drawings/schematics.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on underground and surface systems.
• Install, test, commission, and maintain electrical equipment per codes and standards.
• Troubleshoot faults to minimize downtime and support production goals.
• Maintain mine power distribution systems, substations, transformers, switchgear, motors, pumps, fans, etc.
• Support maintenance of underground mobile equipment electrical systems.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, manuals, and documentation.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Electrical safety

Read electrical drawings

Job description

Since 2009, Gowest Gold has expanded its land holdings within to over 120 square kilometres in the prolific Timmins gold camp. Our properties are strategically positioned along key geological structures, including the underexplored Pipestone Fault, associated with the gold-rich Porcupine-Destor Fault system, which has produced over 145 million ounces of gold across the Abitibi Greenstone Belt.

Today, with full ownership of both the Bradshaw Mine site and the Redstone Mill, Gowest is uniquely positioned as a fully integrated and growing gold company, advancing from resource to production while unlocking long-term potential across our land package.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting directly to the Maintenance Superintendent, the Electrician is responsible for the safe installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems and equipment throughout the Bradshaw Mine operation. This role supports underground and surface mining activities by ensuring electrical infrastructure, mobile equipment, and fixed plant systems are maintained in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner.

The successful candidate will be a motivated tradesperson who thrives in a hands‑on mining environment and is committed to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform electrical inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on underground and surface electrical systems and equipment.
• Install, test, commission, and maintain electrical equipment in accordance with applicable codes, regulations, and company standards.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults and equipment failures to minimize downtime and support production objectives.
• Maintain mine power distribution systems, substations, transformers, switchgear, motors, pumps, fans, and associated infrastructure.
• Support the maintenance and troubleshooting of underground mobile equipment electrical systems as required.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, manuals, and technical documentation.