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Underground Production Miner - Blaster

@ Alamos Gold Inc.

Matachewan, Ontario

$40.23–$46.20/hrFull-time7+ years experience
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Overview

Alamos Gold Inc. is hiring an underground production miner and blaster at its Young-Davidson mine near Matachewan, Ontario, to lead the mine crew in long hole loading and blasting. The role involves inspections, loading blasts to engineered prints, operating explosives and backhoe equipment, and programming Ikon detonators. Schedule is 10 hours per day on a 7/7 rotation, with pay of $40.23 to $46.20 CAD per hour.

Pay:

$40.23–$46.20 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Lead loading crew in longhole blasting
  • Load blasts per engineered print
  • Prepare stopes and clean holes
  • Inspect workplace and document on 5 Point Card
  • Operate Orica loading equipment and Kubota backhoe

Requirements summary:

  • 7+ years underground mining experience
  • Accreditation in basic and specialty common core
  • Ability to comprehend engineering prints
  • Self-motivated, able to work alone
  • Strong safety focus

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Employer posting date
2026-04-20
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Experience7+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week70
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory
PositionOn the move
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
Licences & certificationsBasic common core accreditation, Specialty 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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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
Open jobs on Jobsy106
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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:

Underground Production Miner - Blaster

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!

Reporting to the Mine Operations Supervisor (Production), the successful candidate must have the ability to lead the mine crew in long hole loading and blasting.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Complete workplace inspection and document on 5 Point Card;
  • Lead loading crew to work safely and efficiently an maintain accurate logbook entries along with daily work reports;
  • Loading longhole blasts as per engineered print;
  • Preparation of stopes and cleaning holes as necessary;
  • Able to program and troubleshoot Ikon detonators;
  • Safely blow pipe work area;
  • Safely and efficiently operate Orica Loading Equipment;
  • Safely and efficiently operate Kubota backhoe;
  • Contribute to and establish effective workplace relationships; and
  • All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

  • Accreditation of basic common core;
  • Accreditation of specialty common core;
  • Ability to comprehend engineering prints;
  • Self – motivated, ability to work alone;
  • Strong Safety focus;
  • 7 years plus underground mining experience.

Schedule: 10 hours, 7/7 rotation

Pay/Shift Range: $40.23 CAD - $46.20 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.

This is an existing vacancy

Young Davidson offers competitive salaries and benefits packages with opportunities for both personal and professional advancement.

Qualified candidates are invited to visit our website, www.alamosgold.com and apply online under the careers’ sections.

We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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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