Job Opportunity
Alamos Gold Inc. Young-Davidson is currently recruiting the following challenging position to join our operations team:
Engineering Superintendent
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 Driving Excellence in Mine Engineering!
Are you passionate about underground mining engineering and technical services? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and performance-driven environment? If you are an experienced Mining Engineering Leader who excels in strategic planning, team leadership, and operational optimization, we want you on our team!
Role Overview
As an Engineering Superintendent, you will play a strategic role in driving mine planning, engineering performance, and operational efficiency. You will be responsible for leading and executing initiatives related to mine design, ventilation, dewatering, material handling, underground construction, and drilling and blasting. Working closely with Technical Services, Operations, Geology, and Geotechnical teams, you will drive innovation, foster growth, and enhance overall mine performance while achieving production targets safely.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Leadership: Lead the engineering team, improving productivity, performance, and technical execution across mine operations.
- Mine Planning & Strategy: Oversee short- and long-term mine planning, including design optimization and production forecasting.
- Operational Coordination: Facilitate planning meetings and coordinate engineering activities with operations to achieve production goals.
- Performance Optimization: Evaluate systems and mine designs, develop alternative mining methods, and optimize ore extraction, sequencing, and cost efficiency.
- Team Development & Governance: Manage performance, support recruitment and development, oversee budgets, reporting, and ensure compliance with standards, safety, and regulations.
What You Bring to the Table
- 7+ years of experience in underground mining engineering, including supervisory leadership.
- Proven track record in mine planning, long-hole mining methods, and operational improvement initiatives.
- Eng. designation in Ontario with a Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
- Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with Deswik, VentSim, Excel, and mine planning and scheduling software.
- Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and safe, efficient mining operations.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of an organization that values safety, accountability, and technical excellence.
- Opportunity to drive meaningful change in mine engineering and production performance.
- Work alongside dynamic leaders and teams committed to operational success.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Working Conditions
- 4 days on / 3 days off rotation
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and bring your leadership and technical expertise to help drive high-performing mining operations while becoming a part of our growing team!
This is an existing vacancy
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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7 year(s): Experience in underground mining engineering
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Bachelor's degree or better in Mining Engineering or related field
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Analytical
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Communication
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Leadership
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Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
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Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
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Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
