Heavy Equipment Mechanic Apprentice

• 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 HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC APPRENTICES 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 role, you will safely and efficiently complete maintenance activities to maintain the reliability and condition of the mobile heavy equipment fleet throughout all areas of the mine. Duties include troubleshooting, cleaning, lubricating, adjusting, inspecting, repairing, component replacement and rebuilds, welding, fabrication, and low-voltage electrical repairs. This position is part of an apprenticeship training program under the guidance of a Lead Mechanic and includes completion of underground common core training, working on the beat, and both surface and underground shop maintenance.

Please note that this role requires relocation to the Timmins area and is not a camp-based position. 

Position Details

Compensation: This position offers a compensation range of $25.90 - $46.60 per hour, based on qualifications and experience, experience evaluated based on completed trade hours.

Vacancy Status: This is an existing vacancy. The successful candidate may begin as soon as possible.

More About You

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

• Completed theoretical/in school Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Levels 1-3.
• Working towards gaining Red Seal Mechanical Certification
• Experience in an industrial setting is considered an asset
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Experience in a mining environment and welding certification are considered assets
• Basic UG Hard Rock Common Core is considered an asset
• Practice good housekeeping
• Be committed to safety
• Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.

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

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.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to take the next step toward your career goals with an industry leader - apply now!