This is Mine Life

We are looking to hire a Geotechnical Specialist to join our Timmins West Mine in Timmins, Ontario on a full-time basis. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day or 4 on, 3 off, 10 hours per day.

Please note that this role is not a camp-based position.

Job Responsibilities

The role of the Geotechnical Specialist will be to work closely with the engineering and operational teams on site to provide and implement sound engineering and rock mechanics principles that will ensure stability of stopes and excavations with minimal dilution and ground failure.

Reporting to the Senior Mine Engineer or Chief Mine Engineer, and indirectly to the Senior Geotechnical Lead, the Geotechnical Specialist will have the following responsibilities:

• Conduct routine inspections of all underground areas to evaluate geotechnical conditions
• Investigate all incidents of ground falls or hazardous ground conditions and provide operations management with acceptable remediation or rehabilitation requirements
• Complete numerical modeling assessments of existing and future mine designs to assess global geotechnical stability and hazards
• Design and install geotechnical instrumentation, as required, to monitor stress changes/ground movements
• Use monitoring data to alert operations and management to potential hazardous conditions and to calibrate geotechnical models
• Work closely with the planning engineers to review and approve all development and stope extraction plans
• Provide input to the daily, weekly, monthly and long-term planning processes
• In consultation with the mine team, plan alternative methods of ore extraction, stope access and mining sequence, detailing the benefits and issues with each approach and make recommendations to the team
• Work closely with the engineering and operational personnel to provide guidance on ground support, backfill and shotcrete requirements; this will include providing technical assistance for the purposes of quality control and quality assurance in these areas
• Conduct periodic evaluations of the ground support standards and modify as required
• Work with other company personnel and outside consultants to ensure the underground division’s geotechnical programs and policies are acceptable and effectual
• Assist with underground mining studies, as necessary
• Participate actively in training programs, personal improvement, and job improvement initiatives
• Continually develop the ability, knowledge and skills necessary to keep up with the changing methods and technology in the job
• Perform other duties as requested

More About You

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

The following will be critical to successfully performing this role:

• Must possess accreditation as a fully qualified Professional Mining or Geological Engineer in good standing and a minimum of 2 years of related work experience in an underground environment
• Ability to function with minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills
• Strong computer skills are required.  Excellent skills are required in the use of design programs, such as, Deswik, AutoCAD, Map3D and other geotechnical software. Experience in implementing and maintaining a seismic monitoring system will be considered an asset
• Excellent organizational and time management skills are required.  The ability to relate to both operations and engineering in a team approach is essential to success
• 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)
• Relocation Assistance available for eligible positions
• Flexible Work Schedules
• 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

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