About Alamos Gold Inc.: Alamos Gold is a Canadian-based gold producer with a long-term track record of creating value for all stakeholders through solid financial performance, low-cost production growth, and a company-wide commitment to social responsibility and environmental stewardship. We currently operate three mines – two in Canada and one in Mexico – and we have a strong portfolio of development stage projects, including the Lynn Lake Project and Island Gold Phase 3+ Expansion in Canada, and Puerto Del Aire Project in Mexico. Alamos also has an early-stage exploration project in Canada, the Qiqavik Gold Project. Our core values of safety, teamwork, environmental sustainability, integrity, and commitment allow our more than 1,900 dedicated team members to thrive in their careers and to create a lasting legacy that benefits all Alamos stakeholders.
About Island Gold District: Alamos Gold’s Island Gold District will become one of the largest and lowest-cost gold mines in Canada. With the two mines within the district, Island Gold and Magino employ over 900 team members who work in the underground and open pit operations and are located in northern Ontario, just east of the town of Dubreuilville, 83 kilometres northeast of Wawa. Through ongoing exploration success, Island Gold District’s Mineral Reserves and Resources have continued to grow in size and quality. Join the Island Gold District team and be a part of the long-life mining operations, as we prioritize our employee growth, high performance and a culture of safety and accountability.
Role Overview/Purpose
Reporting to the Dewatering Supervisor, the Heavy Equipment Operator (Dewatering)’s key responsibilities are the safe, efficient and productive operation of support equipment in a complex mining environment.
Primary Responsibilities
- Inspection of equipment before and after use to ensure proper functionality
- Loading, unloading, and moving materials to appropriate storage areas
- Excavation of trenches for buried services
- Following all safety procedures while operating equipment
- Performing regular maintenance (refuelling, fluid checks, lubrication) and minor repairs when necessary
- Reporting equipment issues, unusual conditions, and spillage immediately to Supervisor
- Staging materials to be brought down for Underground Operations
- Emptying garbage bins
- Maintaining good housekeeping at storage areas
- Snow removal during winter months
- Other activities as assigned
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications And Experience
- Possess a valid Canadian driver’s license and clear driver’s abstract
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as heavy equipment operator (excavator, loader, and forklift)
- Slinging and rigging training
- Ability to identify difference between normal wear, unusual wear and damage
- Knowledge of WHMIS, including familiarity with chemical products’ use, disposal and safety data sheet applications
- Completed secondary school or GED
- A commitment to health, safety, environment, and community
- Works effectively independently and collaboratively
- Ability to thrive in an environment of change; must be creative and flexible
Working Conditions
- Rotational shifts, 7x7 schedule
- Position is subject to callouts
Physical Requirements
- Role is physically demanding
- Must be capable of working in adverse conditions and inclement weather
- Must be capable of lifting/carrying up to 25 kg, walking on rough terrain, standing for prolonged periods, climbing stairs and ladders, working at heights, crouching, kneeling, bending, twisting, operating equipment
- Pay or shift range: $34.98 CAD to $59.53 CAD
Alamos Gold Inc. may use artificial intelligence to initially screen or assess applicants for this position with respect to mandatory job requirements.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Alamos Gold Inc. (the “Company”) is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible environment for all third parties, and will provide accommodation where required, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the “Act”). The Company is committed to excellence in serving all third parties including people with disabilities and will do so by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility and meeting the requirements under the Act in a timely fashion.
