Underground Shift Supervisor: Lead Safety & Production

Hemlo Mining Corp.; Marathon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Camp accommodations

Health, dental, vision coverage

Scholarships for dependents

Above-market wages

Career progression

On-site mentorship

Job summary

Hemlo Mining Corp. is seeking an Underground Shift Supervisor to lead and supervise mining activities on shift, ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

The role involves coordinating drilling, ground support, mucking, and hauling, with accountability for daily production targets and crew performance. The candidate will mentor crews, maintain strong communication on site, and collaborate with Maintenance, Planning, and Technical Services to achieve operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years underground hard rock mining experience.
• 2–5 years in a supervisory role.
• Underground Hard Rock Supervisory Core certification.
• Secondary school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of underground mining methods, safety regulations, and production practices.
• Confident leader with excellent communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Physically capable of working in underground conditions and willing to work rotating shifts.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet pre-employment fitness and safety testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support underground crews through effective communication, shift line-ups, and strong field presence.
• Coordinate development and production activities such as drilling, ground support, mucking, and hauling; identify and mitigate hazards and ensure compliance with regulations and site procedures.
• Work closely with Maintenance, Planning, and Technical Services teams to support operational performance.
• Mentor crew members and contribute to a strong safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Decision making

Safety regulations

Education

Underground Hard Rock Supervisory Core

High school diploma

Job description

Hemlo Mining Corp. is seeking an Underground Shift Supervisor to lead and supervise mining activities on shift, ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

The role involves coordinating drilling, ground support, mucking, and hauling, with accountability for daily production targets and crew performance. The candidate will mentor crews, maintain strong communication on site, and collaborate with Maintenance, Planning, and Technical Services to achieve operational excellence.