At a Glance
- Tasks: Join the underground team to ensure drill quality and optimize operations.
- Company: Hemlo Mining Corp., a leader in gold mining with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, 100% employer-paid benefits, and educational assistance.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for career progression and mentorship available.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team driving growth in one of Canada's premier gold districts.
- Qualifications: Hands-on Boretrak experience and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 120000 $ per year.
The Hemlo Mine is a long-life, fully integrated gold mining operation located approximately 35 km east of the town of Marathon in Northwestern Ontario, Canada. With more than a decade of reserves and significant exploration upside along the proven Hemlo greenstone belt, Hemlo Mining Corp. is positioned to unlock the next chapter of growth at one of Canada’s premier gold districts. The site continues to evolve through ongoing investment in exploration and modernization, creating new opportunities across technical and skilled roles.
Your new role:
- We are seeking an experienced, hands-on QA/QC Technician to join the underground Technical Services team.
- This position is heavily focused on drill quality control, Boretrak execution and analysis, underground surveying/data collection, drill-and-blast QA/QC, and communication of results between Operations and Engineering/Technical Services.
- Perform underground drill quality control and QA/QC activities.
- Execute and interpret Boretrak surveys independently.
- Conduct collar pickups and underground surveying activities.
- Work directly with drilling and blasting crews underground.
- Collect, analyze, and communicate QA/QC findings to Engineering and Technical Services teams.
- Support drill & blast optimization through accurate field data collection.
- Assist with drone surveys, pull testing, and geotechnical data collection as required.
What you need to succeed:
- Hands-on Boretrak experience and data interpretation.
- Drill & blast QA/QC knowledge.
- Experience performing collar pickups and surveying activities.
- Strong communication skills with Operations and Engineering teams.
- Ability to work independently in an active underground environment.
- Underground surveying background.
- Geotechnical or pull testing exposure.
This is not an entry-level position. We are seeking someone who can step into the role and contribute immediately with proven underground technical experience.
What you’ll get in return:
- Base salary range from $100,000 to $120,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Opportunity to earn up to a targeted 12.5% bonus on top of the proposed wage.
- Relocation & housing assistance available for all roles.
- 100% employer-paid benefits including health, dental, vision, and paramedical coverage.
- Educational assistance for Hemlo employees & scholarships for the dependents of Hemlo employees.
- Above-market wages and salaries, with bonus programs and 12% pension contributions for all roles.
- Clear opportunities for career progression and internal mobility.
- Direct access to senior leadership and on-site mentorship.
Mining Technician employer: Hemlo Mining Corp.
At Hemlo Mining Corp., we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer in Ontario's gold mining sector, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and professional growth. Our commitment to employee development is matched by our focus on operational excellence, ensuring that our Reliability Engineers play a vital role in enhancing equipment performance and reducing downtime. Join us to be part of a collaborative culture that values your contributions and supports your career advancement in a thriving industry.
