Mine General Foreperson (Mine Captain)

Original job posting

Direct and control daily mine-site activities through front-line supervisors, ensuring work is safely planned, resourced, and completed to meet production and cost targets. Oversee personnel safety, incident investigations, rehabilitation work, ground control inspections, daily records, and ongoing supervisor training and safety meetings.

Job details

Excellent opportunity to continue your career with an established industry leader Receive a competitive salary and a wide host of benefits Develop yourself professionally and contribute to a growing organization! 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. For more information, please visit our website. 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 a Mine General Foreperson (Mine Captain) to join our Bell Creek Mine team in Porcupine, ON., on a full-time basis. The schedule for this position is 4 on, 3 off, 10hrs/day. Compensation: This position offers a base salary range of $130,000 - $145,000 annually, 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. The role of the Mine General Foreperson will be responsible for day-to-day scheduling and controlling of the functional mine site activities in a safe and efficient manner. You will direct mine operations through front-line supervisors. You will demonstrate the core values of Safety Health and the Environment and Code of Conduct of Lake Shore Gold. Reporting to the Mine Superintendent, the Mine General Foreperson will have the following responsibilities: Responsible for the health and safety of all personnel in their charge as well as contractor personnel, ensuring safety incidents are thoroughly investigated and recommendations implemented Day-to-day scheduling and control of the functional mine site activities Plan and organize all rehab work underground according to Engineering recommendations Ensure that all personnel in their charge know and follow the company’s policies, procedures, and standards for work and safety, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations for Mines and Mining Plants Ensure all work is effectively planned, resourced, and undertaken in a safe and cost-effective manner Monitor daily KPIs and implement changes to ensure safety, production, and cost targets are met Oversee daily logbook for accuracy and completeness Inspect headings and conduct ground control audits as required Ensure continuous training of supervisors Ensure daily toolbox talks and monthly safety meetings are performed by all personnel in their charge, know and follow the company’s policies, procedures, and standards for work and safety Other tasks as assigned More About You While our ideal candidate has the following qualifications, we welcome applicants who may not meet every criterion to apply. The following will be critical to successfully performing this role: Minimum of 10 years of related mining experience Three to five years in a supervisory capacity Supervisory common core required Strong organizational, leadership, and computer skills are required A post-secondary diploma in mining technology or a related mining engineering degree would be considered an asset Highly organized, detail-oriented, ability to work with minimal supervision and get the job done safely Overall, you are a motivated team player who demonstrates compliance with all health and safety regulations. About The Benefits In return for your hard work and dedication you can expect to receive a competitive annual salary, as well as the following benefits: Mine Performance Plan Incentive (bonus) Sign-On Bonus for eligible positions Relocation Assistance available for eligible positions Flexible Work Schedules 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 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 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.

What you’ll do

Direct and control daily mine-site activities through front-line supervisors, ensuring work is safely planned, resourced, and completed to meet production and cost targets. Oversee personnel safety, incident investigations, rehabilitation work, ground control inspections, daily records, and ongoing supervisor training and safety meetings.

Requirements

Requires at least 10 years of related mining experience, three to five years in a supervisory role, and Supervisory Common Core. Strong organizational, leadership, and computer skills are required; a post-secondary diploma in mining technology or a related mining engineering degree is an asset.

Benefits

• Mine Performance Plan Incentive
• Sign-On Bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Extended Medical Benefits
• Prescription Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Wellness Spending Account
• Health Care Spending Account
• Company-Paid Pension Plan
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Pregnancy Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Cost Control · Preferred
• Production Management · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Mine Operations
• Mine Scheduling
• Front-Line Supervision
• Health And Safety Management
• Incident Investigation
• Rehabilitation Planning
• KPI Monitoring
• Production Management
• Cost Control
• Ground Control Audits
• Leadership
• Organization
• Computer Skills
• Supervisor Training
• Safety Meetings

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Security & Safety