Development Miner

Join Our Growing Team! Discovery Silver Corp. has an exciting opportunity for a Development Miner . A growing North America Precious Metals Company, Discovery is committed to combining high-quality gold producing assets in Canada with the world’s largest undeveloped silver deposit in Mexico. Discovery has an experienced team, dedicated to being a highly profitable producer of gold and silver that generates superior returns, delivers substantial social-economic benefits and meets the highest environmental standards. The Position Reporting to the Drilling & Development Supervisor, the Development Miner is primarily responsible for the safe and efficient operation of our Jumbo rig, ensuring meticulous preparation of faces for blasting in strict adherence to Kidd Operations’ standard operating procedures. The Development Miner will employ best practices to mitigate risks and maintain a safe working environment while executing drilling and development tasks. Key Responsibilities Operating the Jumbo for drilling, loading, and blasting drift/ramp rounds, ensuring precision and safety Preparing faces and conducting associated services to facilitate efficient mining operations Installing ground control support systems, including rock bolts, rebar, Swellex, and screen, to maintain safety standards Utilizing mechanized bolting platforms, staging equipment, scissor lifts, or muck piles as required Loading, hauling, dumping, and leveling muck as necessary to support ongoing operations Assisting with additional duties, including haulage truck operation and stope mucking when needed Skills And Qualifications Operating the Jumbo for drilling, loading, and blasting drift/ramp rounds, ensuring precision and safety Preparing faces and conducting associated services to facilitate efficient mining operations Installing ground control support systems, including rock bolts, rebar, Swellex, and screen, to maintain safety standards Utilizing mechanized bolting platforms, staging equipment, scissor lifts, or muck piles as required Loading, hauling, dumping, and leveling muck as necessary to support ongoing operations Assisting with additional duties, including haulage truck operation and stope mucking when needed Compensation And Benefits Competitive total compensation package including: 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 Additional Information This posting is for an existing vacancy at Kidd Creek. 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.

The Development Miner is responsible for the safe operation of the Jumbo rig for drilling, loading, and blasting drift and ramp rounds. They are also tasked with installing ground control support systems and performing muck hauling and leveling operations.

Candidates must be proficient in operating Jumbo rigs and implementing ground control support systems. Experience with mechanized bolting platforms and haulage truck operation is required to maintain safety and efficiency standards.

• Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Life Insurance • AD&D Insurance • Disability Insurance • Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts • Virtual Care • Employee and Family Assistance Program • Defined Contribution Pension Plan

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• Jumbo Rig Operation
• Drilling
• Blasting
• Ground Control Support
• Rock Bolting
• Rebar Installation
• Swellex Installation
• Screen Installation
• Mechanized Bolting Platforms
• Haulage Truck Operation
• Stope Mucking
• Face Preparation

• Trades
• Engineering
• Construction
• Security & Safety

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Aug 14, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level