Underground Haulage Operator

Timmins Economic Development Corporation; Timmins; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Underground Haulage Operators for their Bell Creek and Timmins West Mines. This full-time role involves the transportation of underground ore and waste material, requiring a commitment to safety and prior underground experience. The position offers a competitive hourly salary and an array of benefits including medical, dental, and a pension plan with company contributions. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion, and take the next step in your career with this unique opportunity. Apply today to make a significant impact in a thriving environment.

Benefits

Mine Performance Plan Incentive

Company-paid extended medical benefits

Wellness Spending Account

Health Care Spending Account

Company-paid pension plan

Basic life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive Paid Vacation Entitlements

Qualifications

• Must have specialty modules U0068 and U0091.
• Experience with 42 ton and 50 ton trucks is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Transport underground ore and waste material to lay down areas.
• Work in rotating shifts of 10 or 11 hours.

Skills

Underground experience

Safety commitment

Operating Haul Trucks

Basic UG Hard Rock Common Core

Education

Specialty modules U0068

Specialty modules U0091

Tools

Atlas Copco trucks

Cat AD45 Haul Trucks

Job description

Lake Shore Gold, a subsidiary of Pan American Silver, is located in Timmins, Ontario. 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.

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.

About the Opportunity

We are looking to hire Underground Haulage Operators to join our team at the Bell Creek Mine in Porcupine, ON, and Timmins West Mine in Timmins, ON, on a full-time basis.

The schedule is 5-5-4, 10 hr or 11 hr shifts rotating days and nights each week.

In this position, you will be responsible for transporting underground ore/waste material from various levels underground to the appropriate lay down areas.

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 has the following qualifications, we welcome applicants who may not meet every criterion to apply.

• Must have specialty modules U0068, Haulage Trackless and U0091 Operate Haul Truck
• Experience operating 42 ton and 50 ton Atlas Copco trucks and Cat AD45 Haul Trucks would be considered an asset
• Must have previous underground experience
• Be committed to safety
• Basic UG Hard Rock Common Core
• Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada

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
• Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care via Dialogue
• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive Paid Vacation Entitlements
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave

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.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to take the next step toward your career goals with an industry leader - apply now!

To express your interest in this position please forward your resume to:

Lake Shore Gold - Human Resources
P.O. Box 1067
Timmins ON
P4N 7H9
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