About Us

Lake Shore Gold is located in Timmins, Ontario, a vibrant community of 45,000 residents that is a central hub for Northeastern Ontario. In Timmins, 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, etc.).

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.

We are currently recruiting for: Construction Miner 

Job Description

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 maintain all pipe lines. Installations/maintenance of grizzlies, ore passes, bumper blocks and timbered manways. Minor rehab projects.  

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Medical and Prescription Benefits
• Dental Plan
• Vision Coverage
• Company Paid Pension Plan
• Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation
• Mine/Mill Performance Plan Incentives
• Perfect Attendance Rewards
• Paid Pregnancy and Parental Leave
  
  

Job Details
Location: Timmins West Mine – Timmins ON  
Rotation: 5-5-4 Rotation, 10-hour shifts

Qualifications

• Previous construction experience is required. Candidates with surface-only experience will be strongly considered.
• Must be able to operate a jackleg and stopper
• 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
• Practice good housekeeping
• Be committed to safety
• Basic UG Hard Rock Common Core modules are an asset
• Modules U0085B, U0063 would be considered an asset

To express your interest in this position please forward your resume to:

Human Resources

Lake Shore Gold

P.O. Box 1067

Timmins ON

P4N 7H9

Email: [email protected]

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.