JOB DESCRIPTION
Project: Musselwhite
Location: Pickle Lake, ON Canada
Rotation: 14 days on, 14 days off
Shift Length: 12 hours
Travel: Flight from airport closest to point of hire to Thunder Bay - Chartered flight to site
Accommodation: Remote Camp setting
Benefits: Redpath offers comprehensive benefits including but not limited to health, dental and vision care, life insurance, pension and employee assistance program
Pre-employment requirement: Drug test and criminal background check
Job Summary:
Construction Leader:
Under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor and/or the Underground Superintendent, the primary role of the Construction Leader is to perform construction mining tasks and is able to complete them efficiently with little to no supervision and will guide the less experienced construction miners. The role of a Construction Lead Miner includes a wide variety of work such as forming, concrete work, vent doors, man doors, vent walls, sump installations, pipe installation, ventilation and fan installations and many more challenger.
Knowledge Required
Minimum 3 years construction mining experience (required)
- Demonstrated ability to read mine plans and specifications for underground mining.
- Ability to multitask and work effectively
- Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently
- Respectful of cultural differences
Expe Salary Range: $122,000 - $172,000/annum, range is variable and dependent on overtime worked and production bonus paid
Construction Miner:
The primary role of the Construction Miner (Development) is to perform such work as shotcreeting, building refuge stations, crusher stations, muck bins, conveyor installation, timber and concrete work, sump installations, the installation of vent tubing (air, water and pumping lines), other construction work and maintenance jobs as required.
2 years’ experience in a related construction role
Knowledge Required
- Ability to multitask and work effectively
- Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently
- Basic Knowledge of the mining industry
- Must be able to work both independently and cooperatively in a team environment
- Ability to read, review and understand Standard Work Procedures, safety programs and applicable mine regulations
- Basic understanding and ability to read civil prints and or construction prints
- Must have the ability to adapt to change
- Respectful of cultural differences
Salary Range: $118,000 - $168,000/annum, range is variable and dependent on overtime worked and production bonus paid
RESPONSIBILITIES
Construction Leader:
General:
- Work in coordination with project engineering and construction management when necessary to plan and clarify parameters and decide on processes to be utilized
- Monitor, assess and report construction activities to help ensure acceptable progress on the project
- Report any deviations in progress and suggest appropriate action as critical dates approach to ensure a smooth transition from phase to phase
- Develop and lead crew to achieve planned objective
- The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive
General:
Construction Miner:
- Inspect existing underground headings
- Knowledge of construction methods in the mining environment
- Scale loose rocks and install ground support to stabilize rock mass and ensure overall safety in the workplace
- Operate, pneumatic hand-held drills and various other construction tools
- Operate hand-held drills such as jacklegs and stopers
- Use of rubber-tired underground mobile equipment such as LHD (Load-Haul-Dump) units, scissor trucks, Boom trucks, shotcrete sprayers and other support vehicles
- Follow established regulatory, company, and client rules and regulations
- The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive
Health And Safety :
- Having the authority and responsibility to maintain a safe and efficient working environment
- Following Redpath Canada Limited health and safety standards and systems, including the Five Point Safety System and the Cardinal Rules, and reporting any unsafe acts or conditions
- Responsible to ensure proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment required in the performance of the work.
- Must have knowledge of the WHMIS legislation and know how to effectively use an MSDS sheet.
- Comply with the Act and Mining Regulations that apply to the work area
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred)
- Ontario Hard Rock Underground Common Core – Full Basic
- Ontario Basic Underground Hard Rock Mining Specialty Module U0084, U0066B, U0066C, U0066D Common Core
Work
Work Experience:
Minimum 3 years construction mining experience (required)
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
- High Ontario Hard Rock Underground Common Core – Full Basic (or other provincial equivalent)
- Required Specialty Modules: U0085a, U0085b, U0085c & U0086 (or other provincial equivalent)school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
Work Experience
- 2 years’ experience in a related construction role
ABOUT US
In 1962, Jim Redpath’s vision for the company was much the same as it is today; offering a high level of service to the mining industry, which exceeds current standards and provides challenge for its employees. With a foundation built on global experience, adaptability and exceptional workmanship, Redpath leads the industry with cutting edge innovations in safety and mining practices. Services including underground construction, shaft sinking, raiseboring, mine contracting, raise mining, mine development, engineering and technical services and a variety of specialty services are offered around the world, with the expertise and qualifications in place to support any scope of work. Global experience has given Redpath expansive regulatory knowledge, regional expertise, and cultural sensitivity. Redpath has built a solid reputation for conquering tough challenges and adapting to a variety of environments. Redpath’s employees are the heart of the company’s success, and it remains through them that the company will continue to expand and flourish.
Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.
