Mine Engineering Technician / Engineer in Training in Timmins, Ontario at Gowest Gold Ltd
Job Description
ABOUT US:
Since 2009, Gowest Gold has expanded its land holdings to over 120 square kilometres in the prolific Timmins gold camp. Our properties are strategically positioned along key geological structures, including the underexplored Pipestone Fault, associated with the gold-rich Porcupine-Destor Fault system, which has produced over 145 million ounces of gold across the Abitibi Greenstone Belt.
Today, with full ownership of both the Bradshaw Mine and the Redstone Mill, Gowest is uniquely positioned as a fully integrated and growing gold company, advancing from resource production while unlocking long-term potential across our land package.
POSITION SUMMARY:
We are currently recruiting for a Mine Engineering Technician/Technologist or an EIT to fulfill either a Ventilation Technician or Longhole Planner position at the Bradshaw Mine Site. As a member of the Bradshaw Engineering team, the successful candidate will report to the Engineering Supervisor or designate. This role will require an individual who is safety driven, safety conscious, and capable of working with a diverse team of Technical Services staff. This role provides an opportunity for the successful candidate to develop engineering-related skills.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in the preparation of mine plans, layouts, and engineering designs to support safe and efficient underground mining operations.
- Develop and maintain production, development, ventilation, and infrastructure plans to support short-range, medium-range, and long-range mine planning requirements.
- Support the development of weekly and monthly mine plans to achieve production and development targets.
- Prepare mine drawings, production schedules, development forecasts, and technical reports using mine planning and design software.
- Ensure geological, survey, and operational data are accurate and current prior to completing engineering designs and planning activities.
- Monitor underground activities and maintain awareness of production, development, drilling, ventilation, and construction progress to support planning requirements.
- Assist with tracking and reporting mine performance against planned production, development, and operational targets.
- Participate in stope, development, and infrastructure design activities, including drill and blast layouts, ventilation systems, ground support, and mine services as assigned.
- Support ventilation management activities including ventilation surveys, airflow monitoring, ventilation network updates, and ventilation improvement projects.
- Assist in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of operational data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in safety, productivity, and cost performance.
- Complete reconciliations and reviews of mining activities, comparing planned versus actual performance and identifying improvement opportunities.
- Work closely with Underground Operations, Geology, Survey, Maintenance, and Health & Safety teams to coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly operational plans.
- Support the preparation and facilitation of planning meetings, technical reviews, and operational improvement initiatives.
- Ensure all plans and technical documents are reviewed, approved, and communicated to the appropriate stakeholders prior to implementation.
- Assist with manpower, equipment, production, development, and ventilation forecasting to support operational requirements.
- Contribute to life-of-mine planning, reserve development strategies, and future mine design projects.
- Utilize technical, operational, and economic data to develop practical and cost-effective engineering solutions.
- Conduct underground inspections and field verification of designs, plans, and operating conditions.
- Promote a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence.
- Comply with all applicable federal and provincial legislation, company policies, standards, and procedures.
- Support and actively participate in the Company's Health, Safety, Environmental, and Operational Excellence programs.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Recognized Mining Engineering Degree or Mining Engineering Technologist/Technician Diploma.
- One to three years related mining engineer experience working in underground mining environment is preferred.
- Experience in longhole planning and/or Ventilation is an asset.
- Knowledge of the OSHA as well as mining and construction regulations.
- Experience with mine planning software, particularly Deswik is required.
- Experience in mine planning and scheduling for underground operations.
- Strong computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Ability to accurately and efficiently enter data.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to work outside in varied weather conditions for extended periods of time.
- Strong sense of responsibility and commitment to safe behavior.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Possess a valid driver's license.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- The role is located at the Bradshaw Gold Project, which is approximately 50 kilometers northeast of Timmins, Ontario, Canada.
- The ideal candidate for the role will work a schedule of 4 days on and 3 off, 10-hour days. Although you will be assigned a work schedule, this is not a guaranteed schedule of hours and your work hours may vary with the needs of the company.
- Gowest Gold promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.
Gowest Gold is an equal opportunity employer, values diversity in its workforce, and encourages applications from qualified candidates. Wherever possible, accommodations are made for qualified applicants with self-declared disabilities. Gowest Gold thanks all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Company reserves the right to administer relevant tests to shortlisted candidates selected for interviews, in an effort to determine their suitability and the preparedness of those candidates to accept and perform in the role for which they have applied.
This opportunity is proudly supported by Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and is funded through the Workforce Development Program. Eligibility requirements of the program can be found here: https://nohfc.ca/en/pages/programs/people-talent-program/workforce-development-stream
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