Underground Miner Trainee

Job summary

Complete a six-month structured training program combining classroom learning and hands-on experience. Operate underground mining equipment and perform infrastructure construction and maintenance tasks to ensure safe and productive operations.

Job details

Make an impact at an all-North American precious metals producer. New Gold is now part of Coeur Mining. Visit Coeur Mining attracts and hires highly skilled individuals. By joining our team, you can look forward to: A stimulating values-based work environment A culture of collaboration and inclusion Inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders Career development opportunities A deeply rooted commitment to responsible mining, health and safety and community engagement A competitive total compensation program A comprehensive benefits package including a retirement savings plan About Coeur Mining Coeur Mining is a growing, all-North American precious metals producer with seven operations: the Las Chispas silver-gold mine and Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska, the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota, the Rainy River gold mine in Ontario, Canada, and the New Afton copper-gold mine in British Columbia, Canada. In addition, Coeur owns the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead exploration project in British Columbia. Coeur offers a flexible, hybrid work model and a culture built on safety, collaboration, and real opportunities to develop your career for those who want to grow alongside a company that is doing the same. New Afton Situated 10 kilometers west of Kamloops, British Columbia, the New Afton mine is an underground gold and copper producing site. Kamloops is a city of 105,000 people, located 350 kilometers east of Vancouver. The area provides the opportunity to live and work in a vibrant community with its own university and within easy reach of world class ski resorts, championship golf courses, mountain biking trails, popular recreational lakes and award-winning vineyards. About The Role Schedule: 7 on 7 off, rotating days and nights, 11-hour shifts Position Reports To: Underground Shift Supervisor Position Overview New Afton is seeking highly motivated individuals with considerable mechanical aptitude to join our Underground Miner Training Program. This opportunity includes a structured six-month training program that combines classroom learning with hands on experience, providing an entry level pathway for candidates with no prior mining experience. Upon successful completion of the training program, employees will continue their careers as Underground Miners at New Afton. Underground mining is a physically demanding and rewarding career involving equipment operation, underground infrastructure construction and maintenance, and a variety of tasks essential to safe and productive operations. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are interested in starting and building a long-term career in mining. Key Responsibilities Successfully complete training program requirements; Work together as a team to ensure safe operation while striving to meet operational targets; Operate underground mining equipment in accordance with training, procedures, and safety standards; and Perform underground construction and mine support activities, including framing, concrete work, ground support installation, material handling, and other labour duties Qualifications Grade 12 diploma or equivalent; Valid driver’s license, wi thout learner’s res trictions and access to personal transportation; This entry level program focuses on developing individuals who are new to the mining industry, with no previous mining experience; Minimum 1 year of experience in a safety focused industrial environment, such as construction (civil, commercial, or residential), forestry, agriculture, milling, oil and gas, or other heavy industry settings; Minimum 1 year of demonstrated experience safely operating heavy equipment or agricultural machinery; Considerable mechanical and cognitive aptitude; and Physically capable of performing the demands of the role , including repetitive lifting of up to 50 lbs and working in an underground environment. Other Requirements Candidates will be required to participate in a comprehensive qualification process, including: Successful completion of pre-placement functional screen Provide proof of a valid Class 5 driver’s license Demonstrate eligibility to work in Canada Provide confirmation of valid educational requirements Compensation The annual salary during the training program is $75,000. Upon successful completion of the training program, the annual salary increases to $82,800. A comprehensive benefits program and performance bonus plan will also be provided. This is not a camp operation and therefore the successful candidate will be required to relocate to the Kamloops area or travel and accommodation will be the responsibility of the successful applicant. Inclusion, Equal Opportunity, Accessibility Coeur Mining is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request. Additional Information We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. Coeur Mining does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, headhunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with the Company. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by Coeur Mining will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered Visit our LinkedIn Career Page or follow us on

What you’ll do

Complete a six-month structured training program combining classroom learning and hands-on experience. Operate underground mining equipment and perform infrastructure construction and maintenance tasks to ensure safe and productive operations.

Requirements

Requires a Grade 12 diploma, a valid driver's license, and at least one year of experience in a safety-focused industrial environment. Candidates must have demonstrated experience operating heavy machinery and be physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Retirement savings plan • Comprehensive benefits package • Performance bonus plan

Listed skills

• Heavy equipment operation · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Material Handling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Heavy Equipment Operation
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Underground Construction
• Ground Support Installation
• Material Handling
• Concrete Work
• Framing
• Safety Compliance

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Engineering
• Security & Safety