Ventilation Specialist

Marathon, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 26, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Apply by: Oct 24, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Associate
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Lead the design, management, optimization, and continuous improvement of the underground mine ventilation system, including ventilation plans, surveys, monitoring, models, and infrastructure. Collaborate with mine operations and technical teams to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant airflow, support projects and planning, and provide technical guidance to personnel.

Job details

Your new company Hays Recruitment in proud partnership with Hemlo Mining Corp. The Hemlo Mine (“Hemlo”) is a long-life, fully integrated gold mining operation located approximately 35 km east of the town of Marathon in Northwestern Ontario, Canada, along the Trans-Canada Highway and just north of Lake Superior. With more than a decade of reserves and significant exploration upside along the proven Hemlo greenstone belt, Hemlo Mining Corp. is positioned to unlock the next chapter of growth at one of Canada’s premier gold districts. The site continues to evolve through ongoing investment in exploration and modernization, creating new opportunities across technical and skilled roles. Now is an exciting time to join the Hemlo team and be part of a globally connected workforce driving the next phase of growth. Your new role he Ventilation Specialist is the technical lead responsible for the design, management, optimization, and continuous improvement of the underground mine ventilation system. Working extensively underground and collaborating closely with Operations, Technical Services, Mine Planning, and Maintenance, this position ensures the ventilation system safely and efficiently supports current and future mining activities while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards. The Ventilation Specialist provides technical expertise in ventilation planning, ventilation modelling, environmental monitoring, and ventilation infrastructure design. The role is responsible for identifying long-term ventilation requirements, recommending system improvements, supporting capital projects, and ensuring ventilation practices support safe, productive, and sustainable underground operations. Primary responsibilities and tasks: Manage and optimize the underground mine ventilation system to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant airflow. Develop, maintain, and update the mine ventilation plan to support current and future mining activities. Conduct underground ventilation surveys, inspections, and environmental monitoring to evaluate system performance. Analyze ventilation data, identify deficiencies, and develop practical corrective actions and long-term improvement initiatives. Design and review ventilation infrastructure, including auxiliary ventilation systems, fans, ducting, regulators, bulkheads, and ventilation controls. Develop and maintain ventilation models to support mine planning, production, and capital projects. Collaborate with Operations, Technical Services, Mine Planning, and Maintenance to integrate ventilation requirements into mine designs and operational plans. Prepare technical reports, engineering recommendations, and ventilation instructions to support safe and effective underground operations. Ensure ventilation monitoring equipment is maintained, calibrated, and operating effectively. Develop and maintain ventilation standards, procedures, and best practices while supporting regulatory compliance. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Ventilation Technicians and other operational personnel. Participate in incident investigations, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives. Perform other duties as assigned. What you'll need to succeed Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering, or equivalent post-secondary education. Minimum 5 years of underground mining experience, including significant experience in mine ventilation. Strong knowledge of underground ventilation systems, ventilation planning, and environmental monitoring. Experience with ventilation modelling software (Ventsim), Deswik, and Microsoft Office. Demonstrated ability to analyze technical data, develop practical solutions, and manage multiple priorities. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and provide technical guidance. Physically capable of working underground and conducting regular field inspections. Valid Ontario Class G Driver's Licence. Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility would be considered an asset. What you'll get in return Relocation & housing assistance available for all roles Flexible rotation options (4x3, 7x7, 14x14) to support strong work-life integration FIFO/DIDO from anywhere! Thunder Bay airport provides ease and convenience with the connection to most national flights. Shuttles provided to & from the airport/camp/site Full camp accommodations for both FIFO and DIDO workers (featuring private en-suite bathrooms) 100% employer-paid benefits including health, dental, vision, and paramedical coverage Educational assistance for Hemlo employees & scholarships for the dependents of Hemlo employees Above-market wages and salaries, with bonus programs and pension contributions for all roles Clear opportunities for career progression and internal mobility Direct access to senior leadership and on-site mentorship What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, talk to michael.goodyear@hays.com, the specialist consultant managing this position or call us at 403-316-0544. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent post-secondary education and at least five years of underground mining experience, including significant ventilation experience. Candidates need knowledge of ventilation systems and environmental monitoring, experience with Ventsim, Deswik, and Microsoft Office, a valid Ontario Class G driver's licence, and the ability to work underground; P.Eng. designation or eligibility is an asset.