At a Glance
- Tasks: Monitor and optimize underground mine ventilation for a safe working environment.
- Company: Join Evolution Mining, a leading gold producer with a bright future.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, relocation assistance, and comprehensive health packages.
- Other info: Enjoy outdoor adventures in the stunning community of Red Lake.
- Why this job: Be part of a bold team making a real impact in mining innovation.
- Qualifications: Technical degree in mining or ventilation experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 114000 $ per year.
About us
From humble beginnings in 2010, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company.
About Red Lake
At Red Lake, our people have many career and growth opportunities. With three underground mines and two processing plants all within the one site, Red Lake is one of the highest-grade gold deposits in Canada. Located in Northwestern Ontario, we encourage our people to live local in the stunning community of Red Lake.
Your Benefits
- Relocation assistance provided
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Quarterly Performance Bonus
- Temporary housing assistance provided during transition
- Employee referral bonuses
- Recognition and Development Program
- Study assistance
- Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Comprehensive Health and Dental Packages
- Access to Evolution Recreation Centre (swimming pool and weight room)
About the role
The Ventilation Technician role is responsible for monitoring, evaluating and optimizing the underground mine ventilation system to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for all personnel while supporting the safe and efficient delivery of the mine plan. This role is a replacement for an existing vacancy. The position will be on a 5/2/4/3 roster, working 9.5-hour days, and will be based residentially in Red Lake, Ontario. We offer a competitive salary, Quarterly Performance Bonus, and future growth opportunities. The compensation range for this role is $90,000 to $114,000 CAD.
Key result areas in this role include:
- Conduct primary and secondary ventilation surveys at scheduled intervals and as required, identifying and addressing deficiencies within the ventilation network.
- Maintain accurate ventilation layouts including fan locations, air volumes, fan pressures, airflow direction, and infrastructure locations.
- Review weekly ventilation readings and implement corrective actions as required.
- Complete ventilation assessments and modelling to support medium-term mine planning activities.
- Assess ventilation requirements for stopes and document controls within planning packages.
- Provide ventilation input for development and diamond drilling plans.
- Lead ventilation system upgrades through risk assessments, modelling, implementation planning, field verification, and documentation updates.
- Maintain diesel equipment ventilation requirements and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Ensure ventilation compliance for site infrastructure, including magazines, service bays, fuel bays, and battery charging stations.
- Participate in emergency response control group activities.
- Support ventilation-related procedures, management plans, and operational guidelines.
- Assist Mine Control in responding to ventilation equipment failures and malfunctions.
- Complete applicable Ministry of Labour reporting requirements.
- Maintain ventilation spare parts inventory and coordinate repairs of critical equipment.
- Identify and implement opportunities for ventilation innovation and cost savings.
- Support site winterization activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
About you
As a Ventilation Technician, you will have practical experience in underground mining operations and a strong understanding of mine ventilation principles. It is also important that you can demonstrate:
- Technical degree or diploma in a mining-related field with a specialization in ventilation is considered an asset.
- Demonstrated experience in an underground hard rock mining environment, either in an operational or technical capacity.
- Experience using ventilation monitoring instrumentation.
- Ability to develop, implement, and communicate plans effectively.
- Strong self-discipline and accountability in achieving results.
Key Competencies
- Strong understanding of underground mine ventilation systems.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Experience with Deswik CAD and Ventsim ventilation modelling software is considered an asset.
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and mining-related software systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to safety.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Valid Ontario Driver’s License.
Closing Date: September 29, 2026
At Evolution, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Technician Ventilation employer: Evolution Mining
At Evolution Mining, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture in the heart of Red Lake, Ontario. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through competitive salaries, a robust bonus structure, and ample opportunities for professional development, making it a rewarding place for those passionate about underground mining and planning.
