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Shaftman

@ Alamos Gold Inc.

Matachewan, Ontario

$42.22–$49.35/hrFull-time3+ years experience
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Overview

Alamos Gold Inc. is hiring a Shaftman at its Young-Davidson underground mine near Matachewan, Ontario, to inspect, maintain and repair the mine shaft system. The role requires 3-5 years of underground shaftman experience and U/G common core accreditation. The schedule is 7 days on, 7 days off, with 12-hour rotating shifts, and pay is $42.22 to $49.35 CAD per hour.

Pay:

$42.22–$49.35 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Inspect, repair and replace mine shaft parts
  • Tighten joints of compressed air, steam and water pipes
  • Build doors and brattices of canvas or wood
  • Erect partitions of concrete, block or brick

Requirements summary:

  • 3-5 years underground experience as a shaftman
  • Accreditation in U/G common core modules
  • Accreditation in specialty modules is an asset
  • Strong safety focus
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

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Employer posting date
2026-05-14
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Experience3+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer none
Licences & certificationsU/G common core accreditation

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Alamos Gold Inc.

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Canadian-based intermediate gold producer with three operating mines in North America. TSX: AGI NYSE: AGI

Full company description

Alamos Gold Inc. is a Canadian-based intermediate gold producer with diversified production from three operating mines in North America. This includes the Young-Davidson and Island Gold mines in northern Ontario, Canada and the Mulatos mine in Sonora, Mexico. Additionally, the Company has a significant portfolio of exploration through advanced development stage projects, including the Lynn Lake Gold Project in northern Manitoba, Canada. Alamos employs more than 2,400 people and is committed to the highest standards of sustainable development. Alamosʼ core focus as a gold producer is to be a leader in growing low-cost production, a leader in financial performance, and a leader in delivering shareholder value. Alamos has consistently achieved these key objectives throughout its history and they remain the focus of our strategy going forward. Our commitment to principles of sustainable development has been a critical factor in our success to date, enabling us to maintain our social license from a broad range of stakeholders, including our employees, our shareholders, and our host communities and countries. Alamos employees bring integrity, technical knowledge and a willingness to learn, which enables us to welcome new challenges. As the growth of Alamos Gold continues, we are looking for driven professionals who exhibit loyalty and a passion for the mining industry. We seek individuals who strive to make the most of their experience at Alamos Gold, while helping us build upon our existing successes. By joining Alamos Gold, you’ll become an integral part our team. One which embraces diversity, strives for the highest standards, and applauds our milestones. We support our employees and their careers by providing rewarding roles, placing an emphasis on recognition of professional potential, and opportunities for further development.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 181 Bay St, Suite 3910, Toronto, Ontario M5J2T3, CA
  • Goudreau Road, Dubreuilville, Ontario P0S 1B0, CA
  • Minesite - Hwy 566, Matachewan, Ontario P0K 1M0, CA
  • Calle de los Pimas 81, Parque Industrial, Hermosillo, Sonora C.P. 83299, MX
  • 475 Sherritt Ave, Lynn Lake, Manitoba R0B 0W0, CA
Business categories
  • Mining Technology
  • Mineral
  • Precious Metals
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  • Alamos Gold Inc.
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Reported total investment
371,640,843

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Alamos Gold Inc. is a Canadian-based intermediate gold producer with diversified production from three operating mines in North America. This includes the Young-Davidson and Island Gold mines in northern Ontario, Canada and the Mulatos mine in Sonora, Mexico. Additionally, the Company has a significant portfolio of exploration through advanced development stage projects, including the Lynn Lake Gold Project in…

FieldValue
IndustryMining
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded2003
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Job description

Job Opportunity

Alamos Gold Inc. Young-Davidson is currently recruiting the following challenging position to join our operations team:

Shaftman

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.

Alamos Gold’s Young-Davidson is a low-cost, long-life operation and one of Canada’s largest underground gold mines. It is located near the town of Matachewan centrally located between Timmins, Kirkland Lake, North Bay and Sudbury, Ontario. The 2020 completion of a highly automated, lower mine expansion has resulted in Young-Davidson increasing production and generating strong free cash flow. With a large Mineral Reserve base, it will serve as Alamos’ foundation for growth for many years to come. This is a very exciting time at Young-Davidson, and we are searching for highly motivated and committed people to join our team!

If you are willing to be part of a team that is dedicated to growth, high performance and a culture of safety and accountability, we would like to hear from you!

Join Us in Supporting Safe, Efficient, and Reliable Mining Operations!

Are you passionate about mining? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? If you are an experienced mining professional who excels in safe and efficient inspection, maintenance and repairs associated with the mine shaft system, we want you on our team!

Role Overview

Reporting to the Supervisor, Mine Operations, the Shaftman will be responsible for safe and efficient inspection, maintenance and repairs associated with the mine shaft system.

Key Responsibilities

  • Inspects, repairs, and replaces mine shaft parts, like timbers, cage guides, guardrails, and cable, using handtools;
  • Tightens joints of compressed air, steam and water pipes in shaft, using pipe wrenches;
  • May build doors brattices of canvas or wood; and
  • May erect partitions of concrete, concrete block, or brick.

What You Bring to the Table

  • 3-5 years underground experience as a shaftman;
  • Must be accredited in U/G common core modules;
  • Accreditation in specialty modules would be an asset;
  • Strong safety focus; and
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of an organization that values safety, commitment, integrity, environmental sustainability and teamwork.
  • Opportunity to drive meaningful change in the Underground Department.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

Working Conditions

  • 7 days on, 7 days off – rotating schedule – 12 hour shifts

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and become a part of our growing team!.

  • This is an existing vacancy.

Pay/Shift Range: $42.22 CAD - $49.35 CAD / hour

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.

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