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Heavy-Duty Mechanic

@ LJL Mécanique

Greater Sudbury, Ontario

$40–$55/hr5+ years experience
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Overview

LJL Mécanique is hiring heavy-duty mechanics to inspect, repair and maintain open-pit mining mobile machinery at Agnico Eagle's Detour Lake Mine. The work follows a 14 days on / 14 days off fly-in/fly-out rotation with 12-hour shifts, at an hourly salary of $40.00 to $55.00.

Pay:

$40–$55 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and carry out mining equipment repairs
  • Detect and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic problems
  • Occasional welding work
  • Read plans and perform preventive maintenance
  • Choose and install components

Requirements summary:

  • Heavy-duty mechanic or truck and coach mechanic diploma
  • Minimum 5 years on mobile equipment in mining or industrial setting
  • Red Seal 421A or 310T certification (asset)
  • Mining industry experience (asset)
  • Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills

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Employer posting date
2026-08-09
First seen by our source
2026-10-12
Source record updated
2026-10-19

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Experience5+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday, overtime, overnight
Travelair: moderate · ground: minimal
Work settingPlant or factory, Outdoors, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsRed Seal 421A, Red Seal 310T
EducationTrade certificate (required)
Fields of studyHeavy-Duty Mechanic, Truck and Coach Mechanic
Perks mentionedTransit support, Free or discounted meals, Home office allowance

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Job description
La description de l'offre d'emploi est en anglais puisque c'est la langue officielle utilisée pour cet emploi.

WHO ARE WE?

As Canada's largest gold-producing open-pit mine, Agnico Eagle's Detour Lake Mine offers the opportunity to work at one of the country's premier mining operations. Featuring a modern camp, industry-leading safety standards, and a projected mine life into the 2050s, Detour Lake is an exceptional place to grow your career while contributing to one of Canada's most significant mining operations.

At LJL Mécanique, our role is to support you throughout your onboarding and give you the opportunity to showcase your expertise with our partners in the mining industry.

THE OPPORTUNITY
We are currently looking for heavy duty mechanics to support our client’s operations. Under the direction of his foreman, the mechanic will be assigned responsibilities for the inspection, modification, repair, improvement and maintenance of open pit mining mobile machinery.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Planning and carrying out the work;
  • Detection and repair of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic problems;
  • Occasional welding work;
  • Reading plans and preventive maintenance;
  • The choice and installation of components.
WHAT YOU BRING

Education & Experience
  • Have professional diploma in Heavy-Duty Mechanic or Truck and Coach Mechanic;
  • Have an Ontario Provincial/Interprovincial Red Seal (421A or 310T) certification, considered an asset;
  • Have a minimum of 5 years of experience working on mobile equipment in a mining or industrial environment;
  • Have experience in the mining industry, considered an asset;
Qualifications and Knowledge
  • Show strong mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills;
  • Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices;
  • Ability to work independently with strong organizational and time management skills;
  • Experience working at a remote work site is considered an asset;
  • Ability to work on a rotating schedule.

Your Profile

  • Self-motivated and resourceful;
  • Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality work;
  • Strong problem-solving skills;
  • Team-oriented and able to collaborate effectively;
  • Versatile and adaptable;
  • Proactive and solutions-oriented.
WHAT WE OFFER:
  • Temporary and permanent full-time position;
  • Hourly salary between $40.00 and $55.00,depending on experience and qualifications;
  • Night premium of $1.00/h;
  • Time and half paid after 40 hours work per week and for work done outside the normal schedule;
  • 4 hours paid at the entrance and the exit of the mine site (travel time);
  • 14 days on / 14 days off rotation;
  • 12-hour shifts (day and night shifts depending on operational needs);
  • Fly-in / Fly-out work schedule;
  • Transportation to and from the mine site provided (charter flight and/or ground transportation depending on employee's location);
  • Travel allowance package;
  • Camp accommodations and meals provided;
  • Work clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) provided;
  • Opportunity to gain valuable experience within one of Canada's leading gold mining operations.

READY FOR THE NEXT STEP?

If you’re looking to put your expertise to work in an environment where your work makes a real difference, we want to hear from you.

Apply now!

We thank everyone who submits an application. Only candidates selected to move forward in the process will be contacted.


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