Geological Labourer

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Coeur Mining attracts and hires highly skilled individuals. By joining our team, you can look forward to:

• A stimulating values-based work environment
• A culture of collaboration and inclusion
• Inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders
• Career development opportunities
• A deeply rooted commitment to responsible mining, health and safety and community engagement
• A competitive total compensation program
• A comprehensive benefits package including a retirement savings plan
  
  

About Coeur Mining

Coeur Mining is a growing, all-North American precious metals producer with seven operations: the Las Chispas silver-gold mine and Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska, the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota, the Rainy River gold mine in Ontario, Canada, and the New Afton copper-gold mine in British Columbia, Canada. In addition, Coeur owns the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead exploration project in British Columbia.

Coeur offers a flexible, hybrid work model and a culture built on safety, collaboration, and real opportunities to develop your career for those who want to grow alongside a company that is doing the same.

Rainy River

Situated in beautiful northwestern Ontario, 65 km northwest of Fort Frances, the Rainy River mine is an open pit and underground, gold and silver producing, residential mine site.

The Rainy River mine, located adjacent to the Ontario/Minnesota border is 65 kilometers northwest of Fort Frances, Ontario and is situated half way between Winnipeg, Manitoba and Thunder Bay, Ontario The area is home to more than 130 species of birds and large populations of moose, black bear and deer. If you enjoy outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, winter sports and lake country then this is an area you will love to live and work in.

Applicants who reside in Northwestern Ontario and have experience working in a cross-cultural environment, coupled with knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those living in the Northwest Ontario, are assets. Hiring priority will be given to qualified applicants who are beneficiaries of the Impact Benefits Agreement (IBA) and to qualified applicants residing in the Northwest Ontario communities. (Indigenous) Members must clearly identify their status on the online job application and resume if they wish to receive priority consideration.

About The Role

Schedule: Shift 7/7 – 12 hour days only

Position Reports To: Senior Geologist

Position Overview

The role of the Geological Labourer is to support the Geology team with various tasks which includes/but not limited to sampling, preparation work, and diamond drilling. Ensure all activities are carried out in conformance with Coeur’s policies and procedures including cultural, safety and environmental. No prior experience is required. The successful applicant will receive on the job training to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge required for the position. We are looking for an applicant who will have great attendance, positive work attitude, works safely and has the willingness to learn.

Please note that travel and accommodations are not available for this role.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Diamond Drillhole sampling.
• Data entry.
• Delivery of samples to assay lab.
• Geotechnical logging of core.
• Sample collection.
• Assay lab prep area work as required.
• Moving core.
• Variety of other geology related tasks.
  
  

Qualifications

• Proper sampling techniques.
• Repetitive lifting.
• Proper sample labeling.
• Aptitude to demonstrate safety procedures is essential in this role.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and signage.
• Ability to understand and follow Safety Operating Practices.
• Ability to think and act decisively.
• DDH core movement and other general labour activities as required.
• Must have a valid Canadian Driver's license
  
  

Working Conditions

• Working in dusty and noisy environment.
• Shiftwork days only rotations, working inside, outside and variable weather environment.
  
  

The anticipated salary for this position will be between $58,000 to 61,000.

• Note: this employment opportunity is based on an actual current vacancy, not just for future consideration.
  
  

We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. Coeur Mining does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with the Company. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by Coeur Mining will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered.

Inclusion, Equal Opportunity, Accessibility

Coeur Mining is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request.

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