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Miner 1 (Jumbo Lead)

@ West Red Lake Gold Mines

Red Lake, Ontario

$78.33/hrOn-siteFull-time
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Overview

West Red Lake Gold Mines is hiring a Miner 1 (Jumbo Lead) for its Red Lake Madsen Mine in Ontario, a full-time underground role on a 14 days on, 14 days off schedule. The work involves development drilling, charging, firing and mucking, with support tasks across the operation. Pay is $78.33 per hour, with an annual bonus, travel allowance, accommodations and meals.

Pay:

$78.33 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Drill, charge, fire and muck underground development headings
  • Operate drilling equipment safely to meet development targets
  • Assist with service crew, long hole drill and mucking operations
  • Maintain housekeeping and hazard identification standards

Requirements summary:

  • Hard rock underground experience, including level development and ground support
  • Knowledge of charging, firing, mucking and trucking
  • Physically fit for underground work
  • Valid driver's licence
  • High school diploma an asset

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalRetirement plan
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr

Employer posting date
2025-08-06
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-23

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentManufacturing & production
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none
Work settingPlant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checkscriminal record, drug and alcohol
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Performance bonus, Free or discounted meals, Home office allowance

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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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Reported office locations
  • Suite 3123 - 595 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V7X 1J1, CA
Business categories
  • Mining
  • Mineral
  • Precious Metals
Other recorded names
  • West Red Lake Gold Mines
  • West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd.
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Reported total investment
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…

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IndustryMining
Company size2-10 employees
HeadquartersVancouver, BC
Organization typePublic Company
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Job description

Be a part of the initial team to grow and operate a regionally significant new underground mine development that is rapidly becoming the future of the iconic Red Lake gold mining district in Ontario, Canada.

Reporting to the Mining Supervisor, the successful candidate will safely carryout development work while following safe work procedures to provide overall production and safe target support for the Red Lake Madsen Mine team. This position will work a 14 days on and 14 days off schedule. The Miner 1 position offers an hourly rate of $78.33.

The focus of this role will include:

  • Follow safe working practices and site safety guidelines
  • Achieve production and development targets by operating equipment to undertake drilling activities in a safe and efficient manner
  • Assist with other areas of operation such as Service crew, long hole drill and mucking operation
  • Utilize mobile equipment and tools with due consideration for safety and environmental issues
  • Work collaboratively with mining engineers, geologist and the survey team
  • Utilize reliable and accurate operational and practical knowledge to minimize downtime and potential loss of production
  • Maintain work area with excellent standard of housekeeping and hazard identification system
  • Complete administrative processes on equipment
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills and Experience:

  • Experience in underground hard rock techniques including level development and installation of ground support
  • Proven knowledge of charging, firing, mucking and trucking of development headings
  • Be physically fit to work underground
  • Ability to work independently
  • Excellent proven team player approach to work
  • Valid driver’s license
  • High School Diploma an asset

Benefits:

● Annual operation bonus program

● Travel allowance, accommodations and meals

● 100% employer paid extended health and dental program

● RRSP matching program

***Must be willing to produce a criminal background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol test***

Red Lake Madsen Mine is an equal opportunity employer who appreciates all those interested in working on this exciting project.

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