Mechanical Trainer

About Alamos Gold Inc.: Alamos Gold is a Canadian-based gold producer with a long-term track record of creating value for all stakeholders through solid financial performance, low-cost production growth, and a company-wide commitment to social responsibility and environmental stewardship. We currently operate three mines – two in Canada and one in Mexico – and we have a strong portfolio of development stage projects, including the Lynn Lake Project and Island Gold Phase 3+ Expansion in Canada. Our core values of safety, teamwork, environmental sustainability, integrity, and commitment allow our more than 1,900 dedicated team members to thrive in their careers and to create a lasting legacy that benefits all Alamos stakeholders.

About Island Gold District: Alamos Gold’s Island Gold District will become one of the largest and lowest-cost gold mines in Canada. With the two mines within the district, Island Gold and Magino employ over 900 team members who work in the underground and open pit operations and are located in northern Ontario, just east of the town of Dubreuilville, 83 kilometres northeast of Wawa. Through ongoing exploration success, Island Gold District’s Mineral Reserves and Resources have continued to grow in size and quality. Join the Island Gold District team and be a part of the long-life mining operations, as we prioritize our employee growth, high performance and a culture of safety and accountability.

PURPOSE:

Responsible for designing and delivering practical and theoretical training programs for mobile & Stationary equipment maintenance personnel.

SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY EXPECTATIONS:

Ensure all mechanics, apprentices, and technicians have the skills, knowledge, and safe work practices required to maintain and repair mobile & stationary equipment. Function as a technical mentor, competency assessor, and training resource to support maintenance excellence and workforce development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Training and Development

• Deliver training on preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and component rebuilds for mobile equipment (bolters, drills, LHDs, trucks, scissor decks).


• Deliver training on preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and component rebuilds for Stationary equipment (Shaft Hoists, Conveyances, rock-breakers, ug crushing plant pumps & ventilation fans, etc.).


• Provide on-the-job coaching and mentoring in underground environments.


• Support new hire onboarding and orientation.


• Develop and maintain training materials, SOPs, and visual aids.


• Assess and verify competencies against internal and OEM standards.

Maintenance Standards and Best Practices

• Collaborate with Maintenance Superintendent and Reliability Engineer to standardize PM procedures and inspection checklists.


• Train diagnostic tools, torque specifications, and hydraulic/electrical testing.


• Promote contamination control, proper tooling, and safe lifting techniques.


• Reinforce accurate work order feedback and SAP PM usage.

Continuous Improvement and Reliability

• Identify training gaps and develop improvement plans.


• Support root cause analysis with technical insight.


• Provide input on skill deficiencies affecting reliability.


• Recommend updates to PM strategies based on field observations.

Compliance and Recordkeeping

• Maintain accurate training records in LMS or equivalent.


• Ensure compliance with regulatory and OEM requirements.


• Support audits and inspections related to training and competency.


• Participate in refresher training and re-certifications

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Red Seal Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic (or equivalent).


• Post-secondary diploma in mechanical technology (asset).


• Train-the-Trainer certification preferred.


• Valid underground common core and mine safety training.


• 7–10 years maintaining underground mobile equipment in mining.


• Strong knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, and powertrain systems.


• Experience mentoring apprentices or delivering technical training.


• Familiarity with OEM systems (Sandvik, MacLean, Epiroc, Caterpillar).


• Excellent communication and instructional skills.


• Deep technical knowledge of mobile maintenance and failure prevention.


• Proficient with diagnostic tools, SAP PM, and Microsoft Office.


• Organized, patient, and safety-focused leader.

This is a site based role at Alamos Gold, Island Gold District.  The job is offered on a 4 day on 3 day off rotation with travel allowance and accommodation provided

Alamos Gold Inc. may use artificial intelligence to initially screen or assess applicants for this position with respect to mandatory job requirements.  

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.  

Alamos Gold Inc. (the “Company”) is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible environment for all third parties, and will provide accommodation where required, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the “Act”). The Company is committed to excellence in serving all third parties including people with disabilities and will do so by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility and meeting the requirements under the Act in a timely fashion.  

We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants however; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.