Posted 22 days ago
Mine Technician
@ Lake Shore Gold
Timmins, Ontario
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Overview
Lake Shore Gold is hiring a full-time Mine Technician/Technologist for its Timmins West mine in Timmins, Ontario, to support underground mining engineering functions. The work covers blast design, underground ventilation and surveying, and mine planning support. The posting states a salary of $85,000 to $100,000 per year, a Monday-Friday or 4-on/3-off schedule, and relocation to the Timmins area (not camp-based).
Responsibilities:
- Design drill patterns and loading for production blasting
- Conduct underground ventilation surveys and inspections
- Assist with underground surveying and driving layouts
- Gather and analyze data, deliver timely information
Requirements summary:
- Two-year mine technician or three-year mine technologist diploma, or related
- Minimum two years underground ventilation or surveying experience
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Deswik experience an asset
- OACETT accreditation an asset
Tools & skills
DeswikMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft PowerPointsurvey equipmentborehole monitoring equipment
Benefits mentioned
DentalVisionLife insuranceDisability insuranceRetirement planEmployee assistancePaid time offParental leaveWellness
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | OACETT Certified Engineering Technician or Technologist |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Mine Technician, Mine Technologist |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Performance bonus, Wellness |
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Lake Shore Gold
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
Job description
- Excellent opportunity to continue your career with an established industry leader
- Receive a competitive salary and a wide host of benefits
- Develop yourself professionally and contribute to a growing organization!
Lake Shore Gold, a subsidiary of Pan American Silver, is located in Timmins, Ontario. The Timmins West mine is located approximately 18 kilometers west of Timmins, Ontario, one of the world’s most prolific gold camps. Mineralization is associated with the Porcupine-Destor fault system within the Abitibi greenstone belt. The Timmins West mine is comprised of the Timmins deposit, the Thunder Creek deposit, and the 144 Gap deposit. All three deposits are interconnected by underground drifts.
For more information, please visit our website.
About Timmins, Ontario
Timmins is a vibrant community of 45,000 residents that is a central hub for Northeastern Ontario. People can enjoy recreational activities such as camping, world class fishing, nature, and snowmobile trails. Direct flights to Toronto are available at the local airport via multiple carriers. There are many support networks in the community including the local Timmins and District Hospital, local sports leagues for children and adults (hockey, baseball, basketball, etc.), golf courses, both cross-country and downhill ski resorts, a community pool, and many other community events that provide entertainment throughout the year - fairs, carnivals, concerts, and more!
About The Opportunity
We are looking to hire a Mine Technician/Technologist to join our Timmins West Mine in Timmins, ON., on a full-time basis.
The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 8 hrs/day or 4 on, 3 off, 10 hrs/day.
Compensation: This position offers a salary range of $85,000 - $100,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.
Vacancy Status: This is an existing vacancy. The successful candidate may begin as soon as possible.
Please note that this role requires relocation to the Timmins area and is not a camp-based position.
The role of the Mine Technician/Technologist is responsible for various engineering functions related to underground mining.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Senior Mine Engineer or designate, some of your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:
- Design and issue drill patterns, loading and timing for production blasting
- Assist with borehole surveys and fragmentation studies
- Conduct ventilation surveys of the underground workings, perform inspections, and troubleshoot to
- Assist with various underground surveying tasks of active headings and issue updated driving layouts
- Conduct routine underground inspections that will allow for efficient planning/design tasks
- Gather and analyze data, plan, organize and prioritize work, deliver timely information
- Assist with time studies, routine engineering projects, and other QA/QC tasks
- Prepare and conduct weekly ventilation meeting
- Assist with sampling requirements for the Airborne Hazard Management Plan
- Design upcoming development headings and produce driving layouts
- Provide continuous support to items related to the Water Management Plan
- Update master level drawings, master long sections and master ventilation schematics
- Participate actively in training programs, personal improvement, and job improvement initiatives
- Continually develop the ability, knowledge, and skills necessary to keep up with the changing methods
- Perform other duties, as request
While our ideal candidate has the following qualifications, we welcome applicants who may not meet every criterion to apply.
- Completion of a two-year Mine Technician or three-year Mine Technologist college degree or related
- Minimum two years’ experience performing ventilation, surveying and/or other similar work in an
- Accreditation as a Certified Engineering Technician or Technologist (under OACETT) is an asset
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, MS Project, PowerPoint)
- Hands-on experience in mine planning, preferably with Deswik software package would be considered
- Ability to use and calibrate associated survey equipment, including borehole monitoring equipment
- Previous experience with planning/design would be considered an asset.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate with various workgroups
- Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.
About The Benefits
In return for your hard work and dedication you can expect to receive a competitive annual salary, as well as the following benefits:
- Mine Performance Plan Incentive (bonus)
- Relocation assistance (for eligible candidates)
- Company-paid extended medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Wellness Spending Account
- Health Care Spending Account
- Company-paid pension plan with 8% company contribution
- Basic life/accidental life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care via Dialogue
- Competitive Paid Vacation Entitlements
- Paid pregnancy and parental leave
To express your interest in this position please forward your resume to:
Lake Shore Gold - Human Resources
P.O. Box 1067
Timmins ON
P4N 7H9
Email: [email protected]
Fax 705-269-4936
Lake Shore Gold is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and we believe that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and all aspects of employment including the decision to hire or promote will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirements. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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