Mine Technician

Excellent opportunity to continue your career with an established industry leader Receive a competitive salary and a wide host of benefits Develop yourself professionally and contribute to a growing organization! About the Organization Lake Shore Gold, a subsidiary of Pan American Silver, is located in Timmins, Ontario. The Timmins West mine is located approximately 18 kilometers west of Timmins, Ontario, one of the world’s most prolific gold camps. Mineralization is associated with the Porcupine-Destor fault system within the Abitibi greenstone belt. The Timmins West mine is comprised of the Timmins deposit, the Thunder Creek deposit, and the 144 Gap deposit. All three deposits are interconnected by underground drifts. For more information, please visit our website. About Timmins, Ontario Timmins is a vibrant community of 45,000 residents that is a central hub for Northeastern Ontario. People can enjoy recreational activities such as camping, world-class fishing, nature, and snowmobile trails. Direct flights to Toronto are available at the local airport via multiple carriers. There are many support networks in the community including the local Timmins and District Hospital, local sports leagues for children and adults (hockey, baseball, basketball, etc.), golf courses, both cross-country and downhill ski resorts, a community pool, and many other community events that provide entertainment throughout the year - fairs, carnivals, concerts, and more! About The Opportunity We are looking to hire an Mine Technician/Technologist to join our team at the Timmins West Mine in Timmins, ON., on a full-time basis. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 8 hrs/day or 4 on, 3 off, 10 hrs/day. Compensation: This position offers a salary range of $85,000 - $100,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience. Vacancy Status: This is an existing vacancy. The successful candidate may begin as soon as possible. Please note that this role requires relocation to the Timmins area and is not a camp-based position. The role of the Mine Technician/Technologist is responsible for various engineering functions related to underground mining. Responsibilities Reporting to the Senior Mine Engineer or designate, some of your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following: Design and issue drill patterns, loading and timing for production blasting Assist with borehole surveys and fragmentation studies Conduct ventilation surveys of the underground workings, perform inspections, and troubleshoot to maintain compliance Assist with various underground surveying tasks of active headings and issue updated driving layouts Conduct routine underground inspections that will allow for efficient planning/design tasks Gather and analyze data, plan, organize and prioritize work, deliver timely information Secondary Responsibilities May Include Assist with time studies, routine engineering projects, and other QA/QC tasks Prepare and conduct weekly ventilation meeting Assist with sampling requirements for the Airborne Hazard Management Plan Design upcoming development headings and produce driving layouts Provide continuous support to items related to the Water Management Plan Update master level drawings, master long sections and master ventilation schematics Participate actively in training programs, personal improvement, and job improvement initiatives Continually develop the ability, knowledge, and skills necessary to keep up with the changing methods and technology in the job Perform other duties, as request More About You While our ideal candidate has the following qualifications, we welcome applicants who may not meet every criterion to apply. Completion of a two-year Mine Technician or three-year Mine Technologist college degree or related experience Minimum two years’ experience performing ventilation, surveying and/or other similar work in an underground setting Accreditation as a Certified Engineering Technician or Technologist (under OACETT) is an asset Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, MS Project, PowerPoint) Hands-on experience in mine planning, preferably with Deswik software package would be considered an asset Ability to use and calibrate associated survey equipment, including borehole monitoring equipment Previous experience with planning/design would be considered an asset. Ability to communicate and collaborate with various workgroups Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. As our ideal candidate, you are a motivated team player, and above all, you demonstrate compliance with all health and safety regulations. About The Benefits In return for your hard work and dedication you can expect to receive a competitive annual salary, as well as the following benefits: Mine Performance Plan Incentive (bonus) Relocation assistance (for eligible candidates) Company-paid extended medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits Flexible Work Schedules Wellness Spending Account Health Care Spending Account Company-paid pension plan with 8% company contribution Basic life/accidental life insurance Long-term disability coverage Employee Assistance Program Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care via Dialogue Competitive Paid Vacation Entitlements Paid pregnancy and parental leave Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to take the next step toward your career goals with an industry leader - apply now! To express your interest in this position please forward your resume to: Lake Shore Gold - Human Resources P.O. Box 1067 Timmins ON P4N 7H9 Email: [email protected] Fax 705-269-4936 Lake Shore Gold is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and we believe that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and all aspects of employment including the decision to hire or promote will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirements. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

The Mine Technician is responsible for engineering functions including designing drill patterns, conducting ventilation and borehole surveys, and performing underground inspections. They also support water management plans and update master level drawings and ventilation schematics.

Candidates require a two-year Mine Technician or three-year Mine Technologist degree with at least two years of underground experience in ventilation or surveying. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with Deswik software or OACETT accreditation are considered assets.

• Mine Performance Plan Incentive • Relocation assistance • Extended medical benefits • Prescription benefits • Dental benefits • Vision benefits • Flexible Work Schedules • Wellness Spending Account • Health Care Spending Account • Company-paid pension plan • Basic life/accidental life insurance • Long-term disability coverage • Employee Assistance Program • Telemedicine • Virtual Primary Care • Paid Vacation • Paid pregnancy and parental leave

• Data analysisPreferred

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• Mine Planning
• Ventilation Surveys
• Underground Surveying
• Drill Pattern Design
• Deswik
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Borehole Monitoring
• Fragmentation Studies
• Data Analysis
• Water Management Planning
• QA/QC Tasks
• Collaboration

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Energy
• Construction

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Aug 28, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level