Lake Shore GoldVerified Job Source

Surface Tailings Operator

Timmins, ON
On-site
Posted Jun 19, 2026
1 position

$32–$41 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Apply by: Sep 17, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Responsible for daily inspections and maintenance of tailings dams, dykes, pump houses, and water distribution lines. The role also involves HDPE pipe fusing and assisting with site road maintenance and snow removal.

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. The milling facility is a conventional free milling gold circuit consisting of crushing, SAG milling, leaching, CIL and CIP, stripping and refining. The mill currently processes up to 232 tonnes per hour from two separate mines and disposes of its tailings via conventional end of pipe discharge. 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 Surface Tailings Operator to join our Bell Creek Mine in Porcupine, ON. on a full-time basis. The schedule for this position is Monday to Friday, 8 hours per shift. In this position, you will be responsible for daily inspections of the tailings dam and dykes; tailings pump houses; maintenance and repairs of tailings facilities; fusing, installation, and maintenance of tailings lines; site water distribution/discharge lines; assisting with snow removal and site road maintenance and repairs. Must have experience with dozers, excavators, and loaders. Experience operating a grader and other heavy equipment is an asset. Compensation: This position offers a salary range of $32.00 - $41.30 hourly, based on qualifications and experience. Please note that this role requires relocation to the Timmins area and is not a camp-based position. Vacancy Status: This is an existing vacancy. The successful candidate may begin as soon as possible. More About You In this position, you will be responsible for daily inspections of tailings dams/dykes, tailings/water distribution lines, tailings pump houses, maintenance/repairs of tailings facilities, fusing HDPE pipe and installation/maintenance of tailings/water lines. The position entails being involved with the planning/execution of special projects related to the tailing’s facility and surface operations. The position also involves assisting with snow removal and site road maintenance/repairs. Must have experience operating dozers, excavators, and loaders. Experience operating a grader and other heavy equipment is an asset. You will demonstrate the core values of Safety Health and the Environment and Code of Conduct of Lake Shore Gold. While our ideal candidate possesses the following qualifications, we welcome applicants who may not meet every criterion to apply. 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 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: [email protected] 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

Requirements

Candidates must have proven experience operating dozers, excavators, and loaders. Experience with graders and other heavy equipment is considered a strong asset.

Benefits

• Mine Performance Plan Incentive • Extended medical benefits • Prescription benefits • Dental benefits • Vision benefits • Wellness Spending Account • Health Care Spending Account • Company-paid pension plan • Basic life/accidental life insurance • Long-term disability coverage • Employee Assistance Program • Telemedicine • Virtual Primary Care via Dialogue • Paid Vacation Entitlements • Paid pregnancy and parental leave • Perfect Attendance Rewards