Posted 29 days ago
Information Systems Specialist
@ West Red Lake Gold Mines
Red Lake, Ontario
Overview
West Red Lake Gold Mines is hiring an Information Systems Specialist to run IT and operational technology at the Madsen Gold Mine in Red Lake, Ontario. The role covers site IT support, data centre administration, network security, and process control and fleet management systems, on a fly-in/fly-out rotation. Benefits include an operation bonus, FIFO camp accommodation and fully employer-paid extended health and dental coverage.
Responsibilities:
- Provide daily IT support to site end users
- Administer Windows Server, Microsoft 365 and Active Directory
- Maintain site network and network security
- Configure server infrastructure and data centre technologies
- Support PCS and FMS operational technology environments
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 5 years of IT experience
- Post-secondary qualification in IT or computer science
- Data centre expertise in servers, storage and virtualization
- Scripting and automation experience (PowerShell, Python)
- Process control systems exposure highly desirable
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | IT |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | criminal record, drug and alcohol |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Information technology, Computer science |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus |
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West Red Lake Gold Mines
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Full company description
West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. (TSXV: WRLG; OTCQB: WRLGF) is a mineral exploration company that is publicly traded and dedicated to creating value for its shareholders by discovering new gold mines in the highly productive Red Lake Gold District of Northwest Ontario, Canada. This district has yielded 30 million ounces of gold from high-grade zones and hosts some of the world's richest gold deposits. WRLG holds an extensive property position spanning 3,100 hectares in West Red Lake, including three former gold mines - Rowan, Mount Jamie, and Red Summit. The Rowan Project covers a 12-km strike length along the Pipestone Bay St. Paul Deformation Zone and WRLG plans to continue exploring this property along strike and to depth in 2023.
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- Suite 3123 - 595 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V7X 1J1, CA
- Business categories
- Mining
- Mineral
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- West Red Lake Gold Mines
- West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd.
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- 173,699,015
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West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. (TSXV: WRLG; OTCQB: WRLGF) is a mineral exploration company that is publicly traded and dedicated to creating value for its shareholders by discovering new gold mines in the highly productive Red Lake Gold District of Northwest Ontario, Canada. This district has yielded 30 million ounces of gold from high-grade zones and hosts some of the world's richest gold deposits. WRLG holds an…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mining |
| Company size | 2-10 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, BC |
| Organization type | Public Company |
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Information Systems Specialist
West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. is a Canadian gold exploration and development company focused on restarting and expanding the historic Madsen Gold Mine in the Red Lake District of Northwestern Ontario. In addition to advancing the Madsen Mine toward sustainable production, the company is developing nearby high-grade gold deposits to support future growth. Backed by modern infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and a strong technical team, West Red Lake Gold is committed to operational excellence, responsible mining practices, and creating long-term value as it progresses toward steady commercial production.
Reporting to the Director of Finance, Operations , the successful candidate is responsible for the technical implementation, configuration and ongoing operational health and maintenance of site Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure that includes Process Control (PCS) and Fleet Management (FMS) environments. The successful candidate will write, modify, integrate and test the coding of the software platforms at the operating systems level and communications software level for the Red Lake Madsen Mine. The rotation schedule for this position will be determined based on operational requirements and the successful candidate's availability, experience, and business needs.
The Benefits:
- Build your future with us. We support, develop, and reward our people every step of the way.
- Operation Bonus Program
- Fly-in / Fly-out & Camp Accommodations
- 100% employer paid extended health and dental program
- Health Care Spending Account
- Long-Term Disability Coverage
- RRSP matching program
- Employee referral bonus
About the Candidate:
- Minimum 5 years experience in IT
- Experience in industrial setting, preferred
- Post secondary qualification in IT / Computer Science or related discipline
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the area of Data Centre technologies including Servers, Storage, Virtualization, Monitoring/Alerting, Backup and Recovery.
- Demonstrated experience in scripting & automation (e.g. Powershell, Python).
- Understanding of networking technologies would be advantageous.
- Exposure to Process Control Systems highly desirable
- Exposure and experience in safety practices ideally in the mining or the resources industry.
- Excellent communication skills with strong user focus.
- Strong time management & organizational skills - able to prioritize & multitask.
- Proven IT change management, incident and problem management skills.
About the Role:
- Responsible for various IT functions at the mine site
- Provide daily IT support to the site end users including users set up, network support, troubleshooting, application of software and hardware
- Ensure the site IT network is maintained and functioning
- Assist in developing critical network security infrastructure and operating of data network equipment. Ensure the IT infrastructure is secure
- Ensure a proper setup and configuration of server infrastructure
- Administer various IT systems including Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Remote Desktop, Databases, client workstations.
- Develop IT policies & procedures
- Provide IT risk analysis and ways to mitigate the risk
- Make improvements to the existing IT infrastructure
- Work on on-going, incoming and ad hoc IT projects.
- Provided Technical expertise to the site teams with IT emerging technologies
- Assist in managing IT annual budget
- Other duties as assigned
**The Company is committed to providing training and development for the right candidate(s) to build skills and competencies **
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, diverse workforce and responsible mining practices that create lasting value for our people, communities, and stakeholders.
At West Red Lake Gold, we foster a culture where people speak up with courage, take action, challenge unsafe conditions, and care for one another because safety is not just a set of rules; it is who we are and what we stand for. The health, safety, and well-being of our employees remain our highest priorities. We are committed to creating sustainable value through responsible environmental stewardship, strong social responsibility, and operational excellence.
*Must be willing to complete a criminal background check, pre-employment physical, and drug and alcohol test
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