Underground Mine Surveyor

Collège Boréal; Timmins; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established mining company in Timmins is seeking an Underground Mine Surveyor for full-time employment. The ideal candidate will handle various survey tasks, ensure data accuracy, and maintain equipment while adhering to safety protocols. The role offers competitive benefits including a performance bonus and a company-paid pension plan. Applicants should have relevant survey experience and a technical diploma, along with a commitment to safety and teamwork.

Benefits

Mine Performance Plan Incentive (bonus)

Company-paid extended medical benefits

Wellness Spending Account

Company-paid pension plan

Basic life/accidental life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Three weeks paid vacation

Paid pregnancy and parental leave

Relocation Assistance available

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of survey experience in mining or industrial setting preferred.
• Amine experience considered an asset.
• Ability to use and calibrate survey equipment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all mine survey tasks including maintaining survey controls database.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize all survey tasks to ensure timely data delivery.
• Maintain and advance the survey controls and as-builts database.

Skills

Knowledge of total stations

Proficiency in Deswik

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Word

Ability to communicate

Ability to collaborate

Ability to adapt

Education

Two-year Engineering Technician diploma

Job description

About the Opportunity
We are looking to hire an Underground Mine Surveyor to join our Bell Creek Mine in
Porcupine, ON., on a full-time basis. The schedule for this position is 5-5-4 rotation,
11 hrs/day.
Please note that this role requires relocation to the Timmins area and is not a camp-based
position.
In this role, you will be responsible for all mine survey tasks including maintaining survey
controls database, surveying and maintaining underground excavation in Deswik, marking up
development and production lines, installing wall bar/plugs for gradient control, preparing and
issuing survey layouts, performing CMS of underground voids, and doing month end
calculations. Other duties may include assisting with ventilation surveys as required. You will
demonstrate the core values of Safety Health and the Environment and Code of Conduct.
Reporting to the Senior Engineer, or designate, the Underground Mine Surveyor will have the
following responsibilities:
• Plan, organize and prioritize all survey tasks on a daily basis to ensure timely delivery
of data
• Maintain and advance the survey controls and as-builts database underground and in
Deswik
• Provide accurate and timely development and production markups
• Perform CMS for underground voids in a safe and productive manner
• Complete borehole scans to determine deviations from the plan
• Maintain survey equipment and supplies
• Compile month-end layouts detailing actual excavation advance and volumes
• Perform check surveys of mine excavations to correct control and as-builts database
• Communicate discrepancies from design to engineering and operations supervisors
• Assist with time studies, ventilation surveys, and routine engineering projects as
required
More About You
While our ideal candidate has the following qualifications, we welcome applicants who may not
meet every criterion to apply.
• Completion of a two-year Engineering Technician diploma; Mine Technicians or
Technologists preferred
• 1-2 years of survey experience, preferably in a mining or industrial setting
• Knowledge of total stations, and proficiency in Deswik, AutoCAD, Excel, and Word are
required
• Amine experience is considered an asset
• Ability to use and calibrate associated survey equipment
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with various work groups
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions
• Valid driver’s licence
• Be committed to safety and practice good housekeeping
• 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 annual
salary, as well as the following benefits:
• Mine Performance Plan Incentive (bonus)
• Company-paid extended medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits
• Wellness Spending Account
• Company-paid pension plan with 8% company contribution
• Basic life/accidental life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Three weeks paid vacation
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave
• Relocation Assistance available for eligible positions
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
Email: [e-mail]
Fax [phone]
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 are 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