Hoist Electrician – Underground

About Alamos Gold Inc.: Alamos Gold is a Canadian-based gold producer with a long-term track record of creating value for all stakeholders through solid financial performance, low-cost production growth, and a company-wide commitment to social responsibility and environmental stewardship. We currently operate three mines – two in Canada and one in Mexico – and we have a strong portfolio of development stage projects, including the Lynn Lake Project and Island Gold Phase 3+ Expansion in Canada, and Puerto Del Aire Project in Mexico. Alamos also has an early-stage exploration project in Canada, the Qiqavik Gold Project. Our core values of safety, teamwork, environmental sustainability, integrity, and commitment allow our more than 1,900 dedicated team members to thrive in their careers and to create a lasting legacy that benefits all Alamos stakeholders.

About Island Gold District: Alamos Gold’s Island Gold District will become one of the largest and lowest-cost gold mines in Canada. With the two mines within the district, Island Gold and Magino employ over 900 team members who work in the underground and open pit operations and are located in northern Ontario, just east of the town of Dubreuilville, 83 kilometres northeast of Wawa. Through ongoing exploration success, Island Gold District’s Mineral Reserves and Resources have continued to grow in size and quality. Join the Island Gold District team and be a part of the long-life mining operations, as we prioritize our employee growth, high performance and a culture of safety and accountability.

Role Overview/Purpose:

We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Hoist Electrician to join our Underground Mining Maintenance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and testing of mine hoisting systems and associated electrical equipment including the shaft area surface facilities. This role is critical to ensuring the safe and reliable operation of personnel, material, and production hoists within a mining environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform planned, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mine hoist systems and related electrical infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and repair AC/DC motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), PLCs, control systems, braking systems, and hoist instrumentation.
• Conduct inspections and testing in accordance with applicable mining regulations, hoist standards, and company procedures.
• Maintain and calibrate safety devices, limit switches, encoders, sensors, and interlocks.
• Diagnose electrical faults and implement effective corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Support statutory inspections and documentation requirements for hoisting equipment.
• Participate in commissioning, upgrades, and modernization projects related to hoist systems.
• Complete maintenance work orders and inspection reports within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Work closely with hoist operators, planners, and other trades to optimize equipment reliability.
• The hoist electrician will also be responsible for the care and maintenance of the shaft area substation, E-house, admin building, Water Handling facility, propane farm and all other shaft area electrical equipment.
• Work with 44KV, 13.8KV, 600V and low voltage applications.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:

• Licensed Electrician (Construction & Maintenance 309A, Industrial 442A, or equivalent trade certification).
• Minimum 3–5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience.
• Experience with mine hoists, shaft equipment, or heavy industrial equipment.
• Strong understanding of PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of electrical safety practices, lockout/tagout procedures, and hazard assessments.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred:

• Previous underground mining experience.
• Hoist electrician certification or experience maintaining production and service hoists.
• Completed all of the hoisting plant training modules for electricians.
• Completed Hoisting logbook training
• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Schneider PLC’s DCS and other control systems.
• Familiarity with CMMS software such as SAP
• Working at Heights, and Underground Common Core certifications.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an organization that values innovation and continuous learning.
• Collaborate with dynamic leaders and teams committed to professional growth.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Working Conditions:

• 7/7 work schedule
• Pay or shift range: $45.60 CAD to $58.57 CAD

Ready to make a lasting impact? Apply today and help us continue building a culture of excellence, engagement, and growth!

This is an existing vacancy.

The expected salary range for this role is intended to support transparency and informed decision making. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience and internal equity.

Alamos Gold Inc. may use artificial intelligence to initially screen or assess applicants for this position with respect to mandatory job requirements.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Alamos Gold Inc. (the “Company”) is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible environment for all third parties, and will provide accommodation where required, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the “Act”). The Company is committed to excellence in serving all third parties including people with disabilities and will do so by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility and meeting the requirements under the Act in a timely fashion.