At a Glance
- Tasks: Support geotechnical team with field inspections, data collection, and monitoring equipment.
- Company: Join Coeur Mining, a leading North American precious metals producer.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, retirement savings plan, and flexible work model.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make an impact in responsible mining while enjoying outdoor activities in beautiful Northwestern Ontario.
- Qualifications: High school diploma, valid driver's license, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 70000 $ per year.
Make an impact at an all-North American precious metals producer. New Gold is now part of Coeur Mining. Coeur Mining attracts and hires highly skilled individuals. By joining our team, you can look forward to:
- A stimulating values-based work environment
- A culture of collaboration and inclusion
- Inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders
- A deeply rooted commitment to responsible mining, health and safety and community engagement
- A comprehensive benefits package including a retirement savings plan
Coeur Mining is a growing, all-North American precious metals producer with seven operations: the Las Chispas silver-gold mine and Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska, the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota, the Rainy River gold mine in Ontario, Canada, and the New Afton copper-gold mine in British Columbia, Canada. In addition, Coeur owns the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead exploration project in British Columbia. Coeur offers a flexible, hybrid work model and a culture built on safety, collaboration, and real opportunities to develop your career for those who want to grow alongside a company that is doing the same.
The Rainy River mine is an open pit and underground, gold and silver producing, residential mine site located adjacent to the Ontario/Minnesota border. The area is home to more than 130 species of birds and large populations of moose, black bear and deer. If you enjoy outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, winter sports and lake country then this is an area you will love to live and work in.
Applicants who reside in Northwestern Ontario and have experience working in a cross-cultural environment, coupled with knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those living in Northwest Ontario, are assets. Hiring priority will be given to qualified applicants who are beneficiaries of the Impact Benefits Agreement (IBA) and to qualified applicants residing in the Northwest Ontario communities. (Indigenous) Members must clearly identify their status on the online job application and resume if they wish to receive priority consideration.
About the Role
Schedule: 5/2/4/3
Reports To: Chief Engineer
Position Overview
Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the Geotechnical Technician provides field-based support to the geotechnical team through inspection, monitoring, instrumentation maintenance, data collection, and general support of safe and effective ground control practices at the mine site.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with applicable mining regulations and follow company safety, quality, and environmental standards in all aspects of work.
- Monitor and maintain geotechnical instrumentation, including settlement plates, slope inclinometers, piezometers, extensometers, and related equipment.
- Complete instrumentation surveys for settlement plates, monitoring pins, slope inclinometers, and other monitoring systems.
- Install prisms and monitoring pins as required.
- Support maintenance of the radar monitoring system.
- Maintain good housekeeping standards in assigned work areas.
- Assist and support the geotechnical team with other related duties as required.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED is required.
- Valid driver's license is required.
- Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are required.
- Ability to switch tasks quickly and efficiently based on team and operational requirements.
- Experience working around heavy equipment is considered an asset.
Working Conditions
- Field-based work in an active mining environment.
- Driving in congested, high-traffic mining and construction areas.
- Walking in congested or remote site areas where uneven footing is common.
- Frequent lifting and carrying of gear, typically less than 20 kg.
Compensation
The anticipated salary range for this position will be between $65,000 to $70,000.
Why Coeur?
- Highly competitive base salary, compensation programs and a quarterly incentive program
- Extended Health & Dental Benefit
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance benefit
- Defined match contribution to group registered retirement savings account
Coeur Mining is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans' status, Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request.
Geotechnical Technician employer: New Gold Inc.
Coeur Mining is an exceptional employer that values expertise and collaboration, offering a dynamic work environment in Toronto, Ontario. With a hybrid work model, employees enjoy flexibility while contributing to meaningful tax compliance initiatives. The company fosters a culture of excellence and accountability, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development within the corporate tax landscape.
