Underground Mine Technician
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Company: JDS Energy & Mining
Location: Interior British Columbia (Fly‑In/Fly‑Out)
Job Type: Full‑time, Project‑Based (3‑Year Secondment)
About The Role JDS Energy & Mining is seeking an experienced Underground Mine Technician to support the development of an underground mining project located in the interior of British Columbia. This is a project‑based role operating on a fly‑in/fly‑out (FIFO) rotational schedule, with full camp accommodations provided while on site.
The Underground Mine Technician will provide technical support to underground operations, including surveying, drill layout, production monitoring, and technical data management. Working closely with mine engineers, geologists, and operations personnel, this role is critical to ensuring accurate mine development, operational efficiency, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
All employees are expected to promote and adhere to The JDS Way:
- Accept No Mediocrity
- Conduct Business Professionally, Ethically, and Practically
- True to Our Word
- Uphold the Highest Standards of Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability
- Maintain Open and Honest Communication
- Ensure No Harm to people, the environment, assets, or reputation
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct underground surveying and layout activities to support mine development and production
- Mark drill patterns and development headings for drilling and blasting operations
- Collect and process survey and production data to maintain accurate mine plans
- Update and maintain mine drawings and underground maps using CAD and mine planning software
- Monitor underground development progress and production performance
- Perform excavation QA/QC, documentation, and corrective measures
- Review & approve of contractor prepared survey notes / driving layouts, monthly progress
- Provide progress analysis to inform cycle trends between shifts, lithologies, or other elements as required
- Collect, analyse, and issue to the project scheduler key milestone data required for master schedule update
- Prepare, and present where required daily, weekly, and monthly reports
- Assist with short‑range mine planning and scheduling activities
- Support ventilation monitoring and underground infrastructure tracking
- Maintain accurate technical records, reports, and survey databases
- Collaborate with engineers, geologists, and operations teams to improve operational efficiency
- Ensure compliance with site safety standards, operating procedures, and regulatory requirements
About JDS Group of Companies
The JDS Group of Companies (JDS) is a diverse and dynamic team of over 200 professionals focused on delivering innovative engineering, construction, procurement, reclamation and management solutions for our energy and mining customers. JDS prides itself on delivering project concepts from inception to full operations – a process it has executed for operations throughout Canada's North and across the world. JDS is committed to world-class safety and health standards, proactive environmental stewardship and leaving a lasting positive legacy for local communities in the areas in which they operate.
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Underground Mine Technician
Top Benefits
About the role
Company: JDS Energy & Mining
Location: Interior British Columbia (Fly‑In/Fly‑Out)
Job Type: Full‑time, Project‑Based (3‑Year Secondment)
About The Role JDS Energy & Mining is seeking an experienced Underground Mine Technician to support the development of an underground mining project located in the interior of British Columbia. This is a project‑based role operating on a fly‑in/fly‑out (FIFO) rotational schedule, with full camp accommodations provided while on site.
The Underground Mine Technician will provide technical support to underground operations, including surveying, drill layout, production monitoring, and technical data management. Working closely with mine engineers, geologists, and operations personnel, this role is critical to ensuring accurate mine development, operational efficiency, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
All employees are expected to promote and adhere to The JDS Way:
- Accept No Mediocrity
- Conduct Business Professionally, Ethically, and Practically
- True to Our Word
- Uphold the Highest Standards of Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability
- Maintain Open and Honest Communication
- Ensure No Harm to people, the environment, assets, or reputation
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct underground surveying and layout activities to support mine development and production
- Mark drill patterns and development headings for drilling and blasting operations
- Collect and process survey and production data to maintain accurate mine plans
- Update and maintain mine drawings and underground maps using CAD and mine planning software
- Monitor underground development progress and production performance
- Perform excavation QA/QC, documentation, and corrective measures
- Review & approve of contractor prepared survey notes / driving layouts, monthly progress
- Provide progress analysis to inform cycle trends between shifts, lithologies, or other elements as required
- Collect, analyse, and issue to the project scheduler key milestone data required for master schedule update
- Prepare, and present where required daily, weekly, and monthly reports
- Assist with short‑range mine planning and scheduling activities
- Support ventilation monitoring and underground infrastructure tracking
- Maintain accurate technical records, reports, and survey databases
- Collaborate with engineers, geologists, and operations teams to improve operational efficiency
- Ensure compliance with site safety standards, operating procedures, and regulatory requirements
About JDS Group of Companies
The JDS Group of Companies (JDS) is a diverse and dynamic team of over 200 professionals focused on delivering innovative engineering, construction, procurement, reclamation and management solutions for our energy and mining customers. JDS prides itself on delivering project concepts from inception to full operations – a process it has executed for operations throughout Canada's North and across the world. JDS is committed to world-class safety and health standards, proactive environmental stewardship and leaving a lasting positive legacy for local communities in the areas in which they operate.