Construction Miners
- Excellent opportunity to continue your career with an established industry leader
- Receive a competitive salary and a wide host of benefits
- Develop yourself professionally and contribute to a growing organization!
About the Organization
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.
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About Timmins, Ontario
Timmins is a vibrant community of 45,000 residents that is a central hub for Northeastern Ontario. People can enjoy recreational activities such as camping, world class fishing, nature, and snowmobile trails. Direct flights to Toronto are available at the local airport via multiple carriers. There are many support networks in the community including the local Timmins and District Hospital, local sports leagues for children and adults (hockey, baseball, basketball, etc.), golf courses, both cross country and downhill ski resorts, a community pool, and many other community events that provide entertainment throughout the year - fairs, carnivals, concerts, and more!
About the Opportunity
We are looking to hire a Construction Miner to join our team at the Timmins West Mine in Timmins, ON., on a full-time basis.
The schedule is 5-5-4, 10-hour shifts rotating days and nights each week.
In this position, you will be responsible for material handling to underground storages, build paste walls and install paste lines. You will be responsible for installation of shot crete walls, installations/maintenance of ventilation ducts and fans, installation/maintenance of all underground pumps and pumping systems, monitor and maintaining all pipe lines. Installations/maintenance of grizzlies, ore passes, bumper blocks, and timbered manways. Minor rehab projects.
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.
- Previous construction experience is required including candidates with surface-only experience.
- Ability to operate a jackleg and stopper would be an asset
- Drilling experience with a blockhole drill would be an asset
- Experience with concrete work, installation of timbers and specialized ground support, forming, vent doors, walls, refuge stations, and welding would be considered an asset
- Basic UG Hard Rock Common Core and U0085B, U0063 modules are an asset
- Practice good housekeeping
- Be committed to safety
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
- Perfect Attendance Rewards
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: HR@ca.panamericansilver.com
Fax 705-269-4936
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.