JUMBO OPERATOR

Wesdome Gold Mines has had over 30 years of continuous gold mining operations in Canada. The Company is 100% Canadian focused with a pipeline of projects in various stages of development. The Company’s strategy is to build Canada’s next intermediate gold producer, producing 200,000+ ounces from two mines in Ontario and Quebec. The Eagle River Complex in Wawa, Ontario is currently producing gold at the Eagle River Underground Mine. Wesdome started production at the Kiena Complex in Val d’Or, Quebec in December 2022. The Company trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “WDO”

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Mine Superintendent, the primary role of the Jumbo Operator is to set up and operate a single or multiple boom jumbo, and to drill and blast in a safe manner. The successful candidate will work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations for Mines and Mining Plants and all other applicable government standards and regulations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Visually inspect, sound, scale and wash down work area, check for bootlegs and miss holes, flag lifters and mark bootlegs with paint.
• Inspects, scales, rock bolts, screens and straps to achieve control of ground.
• Checks condition of travel way, work area, and equipment and corrects any unsafe conditions.
• Checks and lubricates LHD vehicle, bolting machine, jumbo drill and other machinery common to mining, and services with fuel, oils, coolants, etc.
• Assess ground conditions at the face and verify ground control measures in place according to mine ground support design.
• Set up digital theodolite and measure angles according to mine layouts.
• Determine face location by transferring physical measurements onto mine prints.
• Mark face according to face dimensions, drilling pattern and orientation of drill holes.
• Align drill on line and on grade and drill to the engineered dimensions.
• Install barricades to restrict access to work area(s) and to prevent access to rotating equipment.
• Complete daily reports on equipment and workplace and submit written and verbal reports to supervisor.
• Place barricades/guards at all entrances to the blast, initiate blast according to project standards.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating Jumbo Drill in an underground mining environment.
• FMTM or Hard Rock Underground Common Core – Full Basic.
• Must be competent in reading, understanding, and working with blueprints.
• Good communication skills.

WORK SCHEDULE

• 10/11, 11/10 schedule – 10 - hour shifts (overtime available)
• Camp position (not a fly in, fly out)
• Location: Eagle River Complex – North of Wawa, Ontario
• Meals and accommodations are provided while on shift at Eagle River

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Email: [email protected]

Wesdome prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer committed to responsible mining practices and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or Aboriginal status.

Wesdome is committed to accessibility for people with disabilities. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodations, please contact us at Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. - People & Careers - Accessibility

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the “Act”), Wesdome is committed to hosting and maintaining an accessible environment.

To be eligible for this position, you must be legally permitted to work in Canada without any additional sponsorship support from Wesdome.