Job Description
Loading Pocket Attendant
Posting End Date: 

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:  Loading Pocket Attendant
ID:  674

Location Hoyle

Schedule 5x5x4

Pay Rate46.28

The Position

Provide service and support to the mining operations. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Must be able to operate forklift
  • Must be able to operate rock breakers
  • Must be able to maintain conveyor way 
  • Able to assist with chute blast guarding
  • Other duties as assigned by the Frontline Supervisor

Skills and Qualifications

  • High School Diploma
  • Underground Common Core Certificate
  • U0013 Operate Lifting Mechanism(s)
  • U0014 Operate Fork Lift
  • U0024 Operate Utility Vehicle
  • U0029 Operate Rock Breaker
  • U0033 Operate Oxyacetylene Equipment
  • U0079 Operate Conveyor
  • U0083 Operate Cage
  • Minimum of twelve (12) months mining experience
  • Fall arrest training an asset
  • Oxy / Acetylene an asset

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;

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.