- Excellent opportunity to continue your career with an established industry leader
- Receive a competitive salary and a wide host of benefits
- Develop yourself professionally and contribute to a growing organization!
Lake Shore Gold, a subsidiary of Pan American Silver, is located in Timmins, Ontario. The Bell Creek Complex located approximately 20 kilometers northeast of Timmins, Ontario, consists of an underground mine and processing facility. Mineralization is associated with the Porcupine-Destor fault system within the Abitibi greenstone belt, with ore mined by narrow vein longhole stoping methods. Ore is then transported to surface via a modern one thousand eighty metre deep shaft capable of forty-eight hundred tonnes per day.
The Timmins West mine is located approximately 18 kilometers west of Timmins, Ontario, one of the world’s most prolific gold camps. Mineralization is associated with the Porcupine-Destor fault system within the Abitibi greenstone belt. The Timmins West mine is comprised of the Timmins deposit, the Thunder Creek deposit, and the 144 Gap deposit. All three deposits are interconnected by underground drifts.
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Timmins is a vibrant community of 45,000 residents that is a central hub for Northeastern Ontario. People can enjoy recreational activities such as camping, world class fishing, nature, and snowmobile trails. Direct flights to Toronto are available at the local airport via multiple carriers. There are many support networks in the community including the local Timmins and District Hospital, local sports leagues for children and adults (hockey, baseball, basketball, etc.), golf courses, both cross-country and downhill ski resorts, a community pool, and many other community events that provide entertainment throughout the year - fairs, carnivals, concerts, and more!
We are looking to hire a Project General Foreman to join our Timmins Operations team in Timmins, ON. to play a key role in the Bell Creek Shaft expansion project on a full-time basis. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 8 hrs/day or 4 on, 3 off, 10hrs/day.
This position offers a base salary range of $125,000 - $150,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.
This is an existing vacancy. The successful candidate may begin as soon as possible.
Please note that this role requires relocation to the Timmins area and is not a camp-based position.
The Project General Foreman will play a key role in advancing the Shaft Project and be responsible for driving the advancement of underground mining construction projects. With the approval of a 625m shaft extension at our Bell Creek mine and the associated infrastructure, the day-to-day coordination of multiple contractor activities will be the primary responsibility, while the mine is in uninterrupted production.
Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project General Foreman will have the following responsibilities:
- Assisting with the coordinating and tracking the safe execution of underground projects
- Oversee contractor and internal interfaces, conduct risk assessments, and assist with change control to ensure work is completed on time, within scope, and in compliance with site standards and regulations
- Timesheet approvals and verification of work performed
- Mitigate and verify delays associated with project work
- Coordination of logistics underground
- Helping to execute the operational plan for completing the project
- Assisting with QAQC on all new installations
- Facilitating daily huddles with development/construction crews
- Participating in weekly planning meetings, with key personnel including contractors, to coordinate activities in order to review performance against targets and ensure project objectives at met
- Ensuring all project stakeholders are working in a safe manner, following all company policies and legislative requirements
- Provide cost-effective solutions for field work requirements
- In consultation with the project team, evaluate alternative optimized methods for execution of project work
- Assist and coordinate special projects that arise within the planning and projects teams.
While our ideal candidate has the following qualifications, we welcome applicants who may not meet every criterion to apply.
The following will be critical to successfully performing this role:
- Underground supervisory common core
- Over 10 years of experience in underground mining in a supervisory capacity
- Project experience in underground mining construction projects
- Experience in underground shaft construction and commissioning
- Demonstrated track record in leading safe work
- Contractor management experience
- Strong leadership skills
- Experience leading a project and coordinating multiple development and construction activities
- Demonstrated capabilities to drive projects forward
- Proven abilities to understand critical timelines
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada
As our ideal candidate, you are a motivated team player, and above all, you demonstrate compliance with all health and safety and environmental regulations.
In return for your hard work and dedication you can expect to receive a competitive annual salary, as well as the following benefits:
- Mine Performance Plan Incentive (bonus)
- Sign-On Bonus for eligible positions
- Relocation Assistance available for eligible positions
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Company-paid extended medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits
- Wellness Spending Account
- Health Care Spending Account
- Company-paid pension plan with 8% company contribution
- Basic life/accidental life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care via Dialogue
- Competitive Paid Vacation Entitlements
- Paid pregnancy and parental leave
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to take the next step toward your career goals with an industry leader - apply now!
To express your interest in this position please forward your resume to:
Lake Shore Gold - Human Resources
P.O. Box 1067
Timmins ON
P4N 7H9
Fax 705-269-4936
Lake Shore Gold is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and we believe that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and all aspects of employment including the decision to hire or promote will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirements. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
