At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a pioneering team to safely operate and develop an underground gold mine.
- Company: Exciting opportunity at Red Lake Madsen Mine in Ontario, Canada.
- Benefits: Earn up to $131.33 per hour with bonuses, plus health benefits and travel allowances.
- Other info: 14 days on, 14 days off schedule with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Be part of a groundbreaking project in the iconic Red Lake gold mining district.
- Qualifications: Experience in underground mining techniques and a strong team player attitude.
The predicted salary is between 53 - 53 $ per hour.
Be a part of the initial team to grow and operate a regionally significant new underground mine development that is rapidly becoming the future of the iconic Red Lake gold mining district in Ontario, Canada. Reporting to the Mining Supervisor, the successful candidate will safely carry out development work while following safe work procedures to provide overall production and safe target support for the Red Lake Madsen Mine team. This position will work a 14 days on and 14 days off schedule.
The Miner 1 position offers an hourly rate of $78.33, with the opportunity to earn up to an additional $53.00 per hour through a production bonus, for a total earning potential of $131.33 per hour.
The focus of this role will include:
- Follow safe working practices and site safety guidelines
- Achieve production and development targets by operating equipment to undertake drilling activities in a safe and efficient manner
- Assist with other areas of operation such as Service crew, long hole drill and mucking operation
- Utilize mobile equipment and tools with due consideration for safety and environmental issues
- Work collaboratively with mining engineers, geologists and the survey team
- Utilize reliable and accurate operational and practical knowledge to minimize downtime and potential loss of production
- Maintain work area with excellent standard of housekeeping and hazard identification system
- Complete administrative processes on equipment
- Other duties as assigned
Skills and Experience:
- Experience in underground hard rock techniques including level development and installation of ground support
- Proven knowledge of charging, firing, mucking and trucking of development headings
- Be physically fit to work underground
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent proven team player approach to work
- Valid driver's license
- High School Diploma an asset
Benefits:
- Annual operation bonus program
- Travel allowance, accommodations and meals
- 100% employer paid extended health and dental program
- RRSP matching program
Must be willing to produce a criminal background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol test. Red Lake Madsen Mine is an equal opportunity employer who appreciates all those interested in working on this exciting project.
Miner 1 employer: West Red Lake Gold Mines
Join the Red Lake Madsen Mine team and be part of a groundbreaking project in Ontario's iconic gold mining district. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive work culture that prioritizes safety and teamwork. With a 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off schedule, you'll enjoy a balanced lifestyle while contributing to a significant underground mine development that fosters employee growth and development.
