Shifter/Shift Supervisor

Thyssen Mining Construction of Canada is seeking experienced Underground Shifters/Shift Supervisors to oversee day-to-day underground mining activities. The role is responsible for safely coordinating crews and work activities while supporting production and development requirements and compliance with company and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate daily underground mining operations.


• Complete shift lineups, assign crews, and coordinate daily work activities with the overall production/development schedule.


• Ensure work is completed safely and according to required mine designs and procedures.


• Conduct safety inspections and participate in safety huddles, toolbox meetings, and JHAs.


• Monitor underground production and development activities and address operational issues.


• Provide leadership, training, and direction to underground crews.


• Coordinate personnel, equipment, tools, and resources required to complete assigned work.


• Respond to incidents and emergencies and ensure appropriate reporting and follow-up.


• Monitor production targets and maintain required shift documentation and reports.


• Communicate shift progress, priorities, safety concerns, and outstanding work to supervision and incoming crews.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of underground mining experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role, consistent with Thyssen Mining’s existing Supervisor JD.


• Strong knowledge of underground mining operations and safety practices.


• Experience supervising underground development, production and/or construction activities.


• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.


• Ability to plan work, organize crews, and manage changing underground priorities.


• Applicable Shift Boss/Supervisor certification and underground mining credentials for the project jurisdiction.


• Underground Common Core and supervisory credentials as applicable to the project/site.

Preferred Experience:

• Underground development and construction supervision.


• Drill-and-blast and ground-support operations.


• Crew training and mentoring.


• Production tracking and daily shift reporting.


• Hands-on underground mining experience.

 What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package.


• Mentorship and professional development opportunities.


• Exposure to underground mining projects across North America.


• Opportunity to build experience toward professional engineering designation.

Apply online through our careers page or submit your resume to the Recruitment Team.

Thyssen Mining is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.