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Kidd Operations
Timmins, Ontario, Canada
Job ID
25-52
Closing date
30/08/2025
Last Updated
16/08/2025
Position Overview
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.
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
Qualifications
Full Underground Hard Rock Mining Common Core certification
A minimum of 2 years of underground mining experience, with a strong emphasis on Jumbo operation
Ability to work at depth in warm conditions
Valid development licenses, including Mechanized Bolter, Emulsion Loader, and Jumbo
Experience with equipment such as scooptrams, tractors, pipe and vent installation, and underground service vehicles is an asset
Schedule: 7 days on, followed by 7 days off with 11-hour rotating day and night shifts(Kidd Operations reserves the right to modify working schedules as necessary, in accordance with applicable notice requirements and labor regulations.)
We offer a competitive wage and bonus plan complemented by a comprehensive range of benefits. Candidates must ensure that progressive, sustainable improvements within the department are consistent with business objectives and our health, safety, environmental and community policies.
Kidd Operations is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to protecting the privacy of personal information. Information will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only. We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Accommodation is available through our Recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
Company: Kidd Operations, a Glencore Company
About Glencore
Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities that advance everyday life. Through a network of assets, customers and suppliers that spans the globe, we produce, process, recycle, source, market and distribute the commodities that support decarbonisation while meeting the energy needs of today.
About the role
Job highlights
Kidd Operations
Timmins, Ontario, Canada
Job ID
25-52
Closing date
30/08/2025
Last Updated
16/08/2025
Position Overview
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.
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
Qualifications
Full Underground Hard Rock Mining Common Core certification
A minimum of 2 years of underground mining experience, with a strong emphasis on Jumbo operation
Ability to work at depth in warm conditions
Valid development licenses, including Mechanized Bolter, Emulsion Loader, and Jumbo
Experience with equipment such as scooptrams, tractors, pipe and vent installation, and underground service vehicles is an asset
Schedule: 7 days on, followed by 7 days off with 11-hour rotating day and night shifts(Kidd Operations reserves the right to modify working schedules as necessary, in accordance with applicable notice requirements and labor regulations.)
We offer a competitive wage and bonus plan complemented by a comprehensive range of benefits. Candidates must ensure that progressive, sustainable improvements within the department are consistent with business objectives and our health, safety, environmental and community policies.
Kidd Operations is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to protecting the privacy of personal information. Information will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only. We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Accommodation is available through our Recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
Company: Kidd Operations, a Glencore Company
About Glencore
Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities that advance everyday life. Through a network of assets, customers and suppliers that spans the globe, we produce, process, recycle, source, market and distribute the commodities that support decarbonisation while meeting the energy needs of today.