Mill Operator

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, and Puerto Del Aire Project in Mexico. Alamos also has an early-stage exploration project in Canada, the Qiqavik Gold Project. 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.

Primary Responsibilities:   

• Start-up, operation, routine monitoring and inspection, and shutdown of the grinding circuit, including all equipment


• Monitor and adjust feed rate to achieve the throughput target, while avoiding circuit overload


• Monitor and adjust water addition to achieve throughput and density targets, at the finest possible product size


• Monitor and control lime and cyanide solution addition as per plant targets


• Complete routine slurry density and screen analysis


• Collect routine samples from the reclaim conveyors for ore grade and moisture determination


• Add grinding media to ball mills as per plant targets


• Report hot motors, worn pipes, unusual conditions, and spillage immediately to the Mill Supervisor


• Transfer cyanide solution to the stripping circuit, when requested


• Maintain good housekeeping in the grinding area


• Verify the condition of the primary mill feed belt scale and maintain its cleanliness


• Compete and submit the shift operation report for this area


• Complete minor mechanical repairs, as assigned


• All other activities as assigned by the Mill Supervisor

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:

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  (5) Five years of experience in Gold Mill Processing is required

  
  


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  Completed Secondary School Diploma or GED

  
  


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  Clear, active communicator

  
  


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  Works effectively independently and collaboratively

  
  


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  Overall understanding of mill operation and the relationships between operating areas

  
  

Working Conditions:

Must be comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions and rotations that include days and nights.  This will be 7 day on 7 day off rotation, 12.5 hr shifts. Pay or shift range: $32.62 CAD  to $57.31 CAD

Physical requirements:

This is a physically demanding job where the incumbent is required to stand for extended periods of time, lift heavy objects on a regular basis, do repetitive tasks with few breaks, and so forth.

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.