Equipment Operator / Yard Person

ABOUT US:

Since 2009, Gowest Gold has expanded its land holdings to over 120 square kilometres in the prolific Timmins gold camp. Our properties are strategically positioned along key geological structures, including the underexplored Pipestone Fault, associated with the gold-rich Porcupine-Destor Fault system, which has produced over 145 million ounces of gold across the Abitibi Greenstone Belt.

Today, with full ownership of both the Bradshaw Mine and the Redstone Mill, Gowest is uniquely positioned as a fully integrated and growing gold company, advancing from resource production while unlocking long-term potential across our land package.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Mill Operations Supervisor, the Loader Operator / Yard Person is responsible for the safe, efficient operation and daily maintenance of mobile equipment, as well as maintaining the surface yard, roads and pathways at Gowest Gold to ensure safe and orderly operations year-round.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely operate a variety of mobile equipment – loader being the initial equipment used but may extend to backhoes, tandem trucks, graders, dozers, and forklifts as the Company grows, in accordance with training, certification, and site procedures.
• Ensure all required orientations, training, competency assessments, and documentation are completed prior to operating any equipment.
• Conduct daily pre-operational inspections (circle checks) and perform routine maintenance as required.
• Complete daily equipment logbooks and promptly report deficiencies, damage, or unsafe conditions.
• Load and unload trucks and safely transport materials and equipment to and from site in a timely manner.
• Maintain equipment in a clean, serviceable, and safe operating condition at all times.
• Maintain the surface yard, roads, walkways, and access routes to ensure safe conditions for personnel and equipment throughout all seasons.
• Actively contribute to a safe, healthy, and cooperative work environment with a strong commitment to achieving an accident-free operation.
• Comply with all applicable federal and provincial legislation, regulations, and legal requirements.
• Adhere to all corporate policies, procedures, and site standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years of directly related experience operating heavy equipment in an industrial or mining environment.
• Demonstrated competency and proficiency in the safe operation of mobile equipment.
• Strong understanding of equipment capabilities, capacities, limitations, and safe operating tolerances.
• Ability to recognize normal wear versus abnormal wear or damage and report issues appropriately.
• Familiarity with yard, road, and surface infrastructure operations.
• Slinging and rigging training required.
• Crane or hoisting certification considered an asset.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• The role is located at the Redstone Site, which is approximately 35 kilometers southeast of Timmins, Ontario, Canada.
• This posting is for an existing role at Gowest.
• The ideal candidate for the role will work a 5-5-4 rotation, 12 hours shifts.
• Although you will be assigned a work schedule, this is not a guaranteed schedule of hours, and your work hours may vary with the needs of the company.
• Gowest Gold promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.

Gowest Gold is an equal opportunity employer, values diversity in its workforce, and encourages applications from qualified candidates. Wherever possible, accommodations are made for qualified applicants with self-declared disabilities. Gowest Gold thanks all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Company reserves the right to administer relevant tests to shortlisted candidates selected for interviews, in an effort to determine their suitability and the preparedness of those candidates to accept and perform in the role for which they have applied.