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Long Hole Loaders / Blasters

Timmins, Ontario, Canada
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Full-Time

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Mine Performance Plan Incentive
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Long Hole Loaders / Blasters

Porcupine, Ontario

General Labour, Other

POSTED: 1 day ago

Employer

Lake Shore Gold Corp.

ES Job ID

7927

Closing Date

July 31, 2026

Salary

$32.95 - $43.50

Duration

Full Time

Job Description

About the 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.

About Timmins, Ontario

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!

About The Opportunity

We are looking to hire Long Hole Loaders / Blasters to join our team at the Bell Creek Mine in Porcupine, ON., on a full-time basis.

The schedule is 5-5-4, 10 hour shifts rotating days and nights each week.

In this position, you will be responsible for reading and interpreting blast layouts and using bulk and packaged explosives. Duties will include, but are not limited to, cleaning holes and preparing for blasts; laying out detonators and boosters; stemming of holes; installation and grouting of cable bolts, ensuring proper columns on holes and tying in blasts using Nonel and Electronic Initiation systems.

Compensation: This position offers a salary range of $32.95 - $43.50/hr based on qualifications and experience.

Vacancy Status: 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.

About The Benefits

In return for your hard work and dedication you can expect to receive a competitive hourly salary, as well as the following benefits:

Mine Performance Plan Incentive (bonus) 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 Perfect Attendance Rewards

Required Skills

More About You

While our ideal candidate possesses the following qualifications, we welcome applicants who may not meet every criterion to apply.

Previous experience in all aspects of blasting would be considered an asset Practice good housekeeping Be committed to safety Basic UG Hard Rock Common Core is required Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada

How To Apply

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.

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

Email: HR@ca.panamericansilver.com

Fax 705-269-4936

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