Posted 3 days ago
Development Miner
@ Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd
Wawa, Ontario
Overview
Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd is hiring a Development Miner for its Eagle River underground mine near Wawa, Ontario. The role is a permanent full-time position on 10-hour shifts, 14 days on and 14 days off, paid $36.44 to $44.87 per hour. The work covers safe underground development: scaling, ground support, drilling, and explosives handling.
Pay:
$36.44–$44.87 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Muck out blasted rock and scale unstable ground
- Install ground support, shotcrete and cable bolts
- Drill, load and blast the face per company standards
- Install mine services such as vent, air and water
- Monitor and report equipment deficiencies
Requirements summary:
- Ontario secondary school diploma
- Underground Common Core 770010 completed
- Minimum 5 years underground mining experience
- Jackleg and Stoper experience required
- Ability to read ground support plans
- Valid G driver's licence
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 35 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Underground Common Core 770010 |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Tuition support, Performance bonus, Stock or equity, Wellness, Paid training, Home office allowance |
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Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd
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Building Canada's Next Intermediate Gold Producer
Full company description
Wesdome Gold Mines has had over 30 years of continuous gold mining operations in Canada. The Company is 100% Canadian focused with a pipeline of projects in various stages of development. The Company’s strategy is to build Canada’s next intermediate gold producer, producing 200,000+ ounces from two mines in Ontario and Quebec. The Eagle River Complex in Wawa, Ontario is currently producing gold from two mines, the Eagle River Underground Mine and the Mishi Open pit, from a central mill. Wesdome is actively exploring its brownfields asset, the Kiena Complex in Val d’Or, Quebec. The Kiena Complex is a fully permitted former mine with a 930-metre shaft and 2,000 tonne-per-day mill. The Company has further upside at its Moss Lake gold deposit, located 100 kilometres west of Thunder Bay, Ontario. The Company has approximately 138.9 million shares issued and outstanding and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “WDO”.
- LinkedIn followers
- 27,821
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 426
- Reported office locations
- 220 Bay Street, Suite 1200, Toronto, Ontario M5J2W4, CA
- 950 chemin Kienawisik, C.P. 268, Val d’Or, Québec J9P 4P3, CA
- 93 Mission Road, PO Box 1520, Wawa, Ontario P0S 1K0, CA
- Business categories
- Mining
- Precious Metals
- Other recorded names
- Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd
- Wesdome Gold Mines
- Specialties
- Assaying
- Project Development
- and Exploration
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 263,803,030
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Wesdome Gold Mines has had over 30 years of continuous gold mining operations in Canada. The Company is 100% Canadian focused with a pipeline of projects in various stages of development. The Company’s strategy is to build Canada’s next intermediate gold producer, producing 200,000+ ounces from two mines in Ontario and Quebec. The Eagle River Complex in Wawa, Ontario is currently producing gold from two mines, the…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mining |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1987 |
| Specialties | AssayingProject Developmentand Exploration |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 25 |
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Development Miner
Eagle River Mine, Near Wawa, ON (Mine Site)
Company Information
Wesdome is a Canadian-focused gold producer with two high-grade underground assets, the Eagle River mine in Ontario and the Kiena mine in Québec. The Company’s primary goal is to responsibly leverage its operating platform and high-quality brownfield and greenfield exploration pipeline to build a growing value-driven gold producer.
The Eagle River Mine site has a tight-knit team where everyone knows each other and there is a strong sense of camaraderie and mutual support. It is a hands-on, fast paced environment where work feels impactful and you can see the results of your contributions quickly. There are many long-tenured employees and a lot of site pride.
The mine is located a short drive from Wawa, deep in the forest where it is scenic and quiet. It is a real ‘boots on the ground’ setting. Team members reside in a camp environment and typically work on rotations, depending on the position. The camp offers excellent food, a sauna/gym, recreational room and the opportunity to stay connected with family and friends.
Hourly Range: $36.44 to $44.87
See below for a summary of Wesdome’s comprehensive and competitive total compensation package.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Eagle River Underground Mine Supervisors, the Underground Development Miner will be part of the underground development crew, responsible for safely and efficiently removing previously blasted material (muck out round), scaling (removing any unstable slabs of rock hanging from the roof and sidewalls to protect workers and equipment from damage), installing support or/and reinforcement using shotcrete, drill face rock, load explosives, and blast explosives.
About YOU – You Belong Here!
You are a safety-focused and experienced underground miner who thrives in a fast-paced development environment. You take pride in producing high-quality work, working collaboratively with your crew, and contributing to a strong safety culture underground. You are confident working independently, leading technical tasks, and making sound decisions in challenging underground conditions.
Position Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Job Duties
- Install all ground support and drill cable bolt hole, incline, decline, drift, and mass excavation.
- Install mine services, such as: vent, air and water.
- Work without supervision to lead and complete technical activities for the department and ensure accurate and timely completion of activities.
- Work in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Regulations for Mines and Mining Plants and all other applicable government standards and regulations.
- Must understand and follow all procedures pertaining to proper ventilation including use of the tag board.
- Responsible for all signage and barricades in heading warning of all potential dangers and hazards present.
- Strong problem-solving skills, ability to lead a team to safely achieve development targets.
- Be sure mine services are installed as per company policy and procedures, including pipe, vent, fans, cables, blast lines and any other services required in the mining cycle.
- Monitor equipment deficiencies and report them to first line supervisor as well provide documentation.
- Ensure all equipment is safe to operate.
- Have sound knowledge of ground support as well as proper installation of all ground support.
- Complete proper face prep as per company standard.
- Shoot line and grade daily to ensure working as per engineered/Geo prints. Able to perform all technical duties to ensure accurate measurements of work area
- Follow all procedures and regulations pertaining to drilling on a face
- Load and handle explosives as per company standard.
- Be responsible for all explosives including loading, blasting, and handling as well as all hookups and connections of blasting line.
Qualifications and Experience
- Ontario Secondary school graduation diploma
- Completion of Underground Common Core 770010 program
- Jackleg & Stoper experience required
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in underground mining
- Ability to read and understand designed ground support plans
- Train the Trainer considered an asset
- Valid (G) Driver’s License.
Working Conditions / Schedule
Location: Eagle River Complex
Shift / Hours of Work: 10-hour shifts
Schedule / Rotation: 14 days on, 14 days off
Type of Hire: Permanent Full-Time
Existing vacancy: Yes
Other Information:
To learn more and for additional details about “Why Work with Us” and “Life at Wesdome”, please visit www.wesdome.com > People and Careers.
About our Total Compensation Package
Our total compensation package is more than just a great salary. We have established a comprehensive program that takes care of both you and your family that includes:
Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits Package includes:
- Market competitive base pay / salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Annual performance-based bonus opportunity
- Access to comprehensive extended health and dental coverage for employee and eligible dependents beginning on day 1 of employment (short-term disability coverage begins after 3 months)
- Healthcare spending account
- Wellness benefit as an annual incentive
- RRSP matching
- Training, development and education supports
- Travel allowances
- Stock option plan participation
PLUS…
- Programs to support the long-term well being of our team members (i.e. Employee Assistance Program)
- Mental Health Awareness Month
- Family Day & Annual Holiday events
- Local community partnerships
Apply Online at Wesdome.com > People & Careers > Join our Team – Current Opportunities
Wesdome prides itself on being an equal-opportunity employer committed to responsible mining practices and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or Aboriginal status.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Wesdome uses artificial intelligence (AI) supported technology as part of its recruitment, screening and evaluation processes that are performed by real people.
Wesdome is committed to accessibility for people with disabilities. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodations, please contact us at [email protected]
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the “Act”), Wesdome is committed to hosting and maintaining an accessible environment.
To be eligible for this position, you must be legally permitted to work in Canada without any additional sponsorship support from Wesdome.
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