Mine Technician

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.

Join Us in Supporting Safe and Efficient Mine Development!

Are you a highly organized individual? Do you thrive in an active, safety-focused environment? If you are someone who is looking to develop a career in mining, we want you on our team!

Role Overview:

Island Gold Mine is looking for an Underground Mine Technician to fill the role of Drill & Blast planner.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Senior Mine Engineer, the responsibilities of a Drill & Blast Planner include:

• Create drilling and blasting print packages for underground long hole stopes.


• Reconcile drilling and mucking metrics with stope Cavity Monitor Surveys (CMS).


• Organize stope design strategy sessions with input from with Ground Control, Geology, Operations and other Mine Departments as required.


• Provide input during development of shore-range schedules, mine plans and production forecasts that support operational execution and corporate objectives.


• Maintain and improve technical standards and best practices for drill & blast planning.


• Track daily drilling KPIs and coordinate with mine operations to identify issues, improve performance, and ensure plan adherence


• Perform routine drillhole gyro surveys to verify drillhole alignment and accuracy.


• Conduct regular underground inspections of active and planned drill and blast areas. 


• Provide mentoring and training to new Drill & Blast planners entering the role.


• Provide coverage for the short-term planner as required.


• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the needs of the business

What You Bring To The Table:

• Mine Technician Diploma and minimum 5 years of underground mining experience.


• Experience in narrow vein, long hole bulk mining.


• Underground technical experience particularly in: CAD design, drill & blast design, operations management


• Excellent knowledge of underground development and production drilling & blasting.


• The individual should have demonstrated a high level of energy, self motivation and strong organizational skills.


• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail, able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, growing work environment.


• The incumbent will demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, a strong commitment to working in a safe, socially responsible manner.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs is required.


• Proficiency in Deswik, Autocad and Promine preferred.

Working Conditions:

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  This position is based in a camp operation working on a 14/14 rotational schedule with flights provided from Toronto, Sudbury, Thunder Bay and Rouyn-Noranda.

  
  


• Pay or shift range: $62,250 and $112,150 CAD

Ready to make a lasting impact? Apply today and help us continue building a culture of excellence, engagement, and growth!

This is an existing vacancy. The expected salary range for this role is intended to support transparency and informed decision making. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience and internal equity.

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.