Discovery is an Americas-focused precious metals company with a diversified portfolio. Our Mission is to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders by operating in a safe and responsible manner and having a positive impact on local communities.
Located in and around the City of Timmins, Ontario, Porcupine has two underground and one open pit mines. A continuous operation for over 100 years that provides a great work-life balance. Employees from diverse backgrounds are empowered through engagement, involvement, and growth opportunities in the workplace.
Title: Longhole Loader 1
ID: 609
Location Chapleau
Schedule 7x7
Pay Rate55.48
Safety & Sustainanility Expectations
- Is responsible for their health and safety as well as others.
- Will correct or report unsafe practices or conditions.
- Maintains a safe and healthy place to work.
- Make suggestions to improve any aspect of safety and correct issues wherever possible.
- Will understand and follow company policies and procedures
- Learns and follows the safety rules and procedures for safe performance of the job.
Key Responsibilities
- Accountability for the safe and efficient outcomes of the blast
- Be proficient with site Electronic Blasting Systems
- Clean and load longhole stopes
- Ability to time and log longhole blast
- The installation and removal / replacement of water, sump and slurry piping services as required.
- Prep for longhole blasting including installing vent curtains
- Must be able to operate underground mobile equipment including scissordecks, blockholer and service vehicles.
- Must be able to read and understand mining prints
- Other duties as assigned by the Frontline Supervisor
- Mentor less experienced crew members
Training and Education
- High School Diploma
- Basic Underground Common Core (U0000, U0001, U0002 and U0012)
- U0006 Blast Rock
- U0011 Extend Services
- U0024 Operate Utility Vehicle
- U0025 Operate Mechanized Muck Conditioner (Blockholer)
- U0028 Operate Scissor Lift
- U0080 Install and Maintain Underground Pipe System
- U0082 Install and Maintain Underground Ventilation Equipment
- Train the Trainer
- Minimum of eight (8) years mining experience, including 3 years as a Longhole Leader.
- Fall arrest training
- Lifting Mechanisms
- Heavy machinery experience an asset
Working Conditions
Dayshift only
Compensation and Benefits:
- Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability, Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts, Virtual Care and Employee and Family Assistance Program;
- Company contributions and matching into a Defined Contribution Pension Plan; and
- Discretionary Site Bonus Program;
Additional Information:
This posting is for an existing vacancy at Discovery Silver.
We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Discovery Silver welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.
Please note that we use artificial intelligence tools to screen applications and assess qualifications and selected candidates will be contacted by a human for an interview.