Development Miners

Ncchamber; North East; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking skilled Development Miners to join their team at a prominent mining site. This full-time role involves operating Jumbo drills, leading a crew, and ensuring safety compliance while conducting mining operations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in mining, particularly with Jumbo drill operations, and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. The company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and wellness programs. If you're looking to advance your career in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

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

Employee Assistance Program

Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care

Paid vacation entitlements

Qualifications

• 5-10 years mining experience with Jumbo drill operation.
• Proven safety compliance and leadership in mining operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 2-man crew in development heading and drilling.
• Ensure safety policies and procedures are followed.

Skills

Jumbo drill operation

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Mucking development rounds

Safety compliance

Education

Basic UG Hard Rock Common Core

Specialty Common Core Modules

Tools

Jackleg

Stoper

Job description

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

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.

About the Opportunity

We are looking to hire Development Miners (Jumbo Operators & Bolters) to join our team at the Timmins West Mine in Timmins, ON and Bell Creek Mine in Porcupine, ON on a full-time basis.

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

In this position, you will be proficient in the use of single and/or multiple boom jumbo operation. You will be responsible to lead a 2 man crew in a development heading, extending grade and center line; marking the face for drilling and circling bootlegs; maintaining hanging wall and foot wall control in conjunction with the site Geologist; while ensuring proper policies and procedures are being followed. You must be capable of operating a jackleg and/or stopper. You will be knowledgeable in all aspects of mining operations such as Drift, Ramp, and Construction mining. You will be a self-motivated individual with excellent leadership and communication skills. You will have experience in mucking development rounds; loading trucks; Jumbo drill experience; bolting with Jackleg and/or Stoper; assisting with prepping the face for drilling; installing services in development headings and loading rounds.

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.

• 5 to 10 years’ related mining experience
• Proven work experience in the safe operation of a Jumbo along with Specialty Common Core Modules
• Be committed to safety
• Basic UG Hard Rock Common Core
• 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 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care via Dialogue
• Competitive Paid Vacation Entitlements
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave
• Relocation Assistance 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 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.