Development Miners - Jumbo Operators & Bolters

• Lead the charge underground as a skilled Development Miner in one of the world’s most prolific gold camps
• Earn up to $48.90/hr, with relocation assistance, sign-on bonus, subsidized housing and a wide host of benefits
• Join an established industry leader where your conventional mining skills are valued and in-house training helps you advance

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.

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.

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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 Development Miners (Jumbo Operators and 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. 

Reporting to the Development Supervisor, you will work within a three-person development crew to complete the full development cycle safely and efficiently, from drilling and bolting through to mucking and loading trucks.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Working as part of a three-person development crew, led by a Jumbo Operator and supported by two Bolters
• Reading and interpreting prints to guide development work
• Completing the full development cycle, including washing, mucking, bolting and loading
• Operating a manual jumbo, controlling the levers and direction to drill and complete rounds successfully (Jumbo Operators)
• Leading and directing the crew through each stage of the development cycle (Jumbo Operators)
• Installing ground support using bolting equipment, jacklegs and stopers (Bolters)
• Operating 6–10 yard scoops to muck headings and load trucks
• Loading and blasting rounds in line with ticketing and safety requirements
• Working independently when required and carrying tasks through to completion
• Following Ontario underground mining regulations and site safety procedures

More About You

To qualify, you will need a minimum of 5 years of experience in underground mining within the development sector, along with development tickets (jumbo, bolting, scoop and blasting) and the Ontario-specific modules for underground miners, or the willingness to obtain them. 

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Conventional mining background, including hands-on manual jumbo operation
• Proficiency with a jackleg and stoper
• Ability to read and interpret prints
• Experience completing all stages of the development cycle, including washing, mucking and bolting
• Experience operating 6–10 yard scoops to muck and load trucks

As our ideal candidate, you are a reliable, natural leader with strong communication skills and a solid work ethic, and you take genuine pride in your craft. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven development miner who shows up ready to execute every shift to take the lead underground in one of the world’s most prolific gold camps, with in-house training to help you keep advancing your career.

About the Benefits

In return for your hard work and dedication, you can expect to receive a competitive hourly rate based on qualifications and experience:

• Jumbo Operators: $38.70 – $48.90/hr plus an hourly bonus 
• Bolters: $32.95 – $46.15/hr plus an hourly bonus 

You’ll also enjoy a host of excellent benefits, including:

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible candidates
• $5,000 Relocation Assistance for eligible candidates
• Company housing support, with the first three months paid or rent subsidized
• Company-supplied tools (select sites)
• 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
• Opportunities to mentor and develop the next generation of mechanics
• A world-class gold mining operation with an established team
• A vibrant Northern Ontario lifestyle with world-class fishing, camping, snowmobiling, skiing and golf, plus direct flights to Toronto

Ready to take the next step in your mining career with an industry leader? Apply today!

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.