Underground (UGD) Miner - Jobs in Kitikmeot, NU

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ABOUT THE COMPANYSabina Gold & Silver Corp. is a well-financed Canadian precious metals company on track to become a mid-tier gold producer. The Company has a portfolio of properties in Canada at different stages of development. Our flagship project, the Back River Gold Project, is located in the western Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Through our Nunavut assets, Sabina is evolving from a successful exploration company to a developer. Sabina is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“SBB”).ABOUT THE POSITIONReporting to the Underground Development (UGD) Superintendent, the Underground (UGD) Miner is responsible for the safe and efficient advancement of the underground mine face using conventional mining techniques. Working in a remote camp setting the UGD Miner works on 12-hour shifts while rotating between day and night shifts and participates in developmental and production tasks, including but not limited to lateral and vertical advance, mechanical installations, maintenance of air/water quality, ventilation, ground support, and other general mine labourer duties as required.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESReporting to the Superintendent, Underground, duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Participate in other areas of underground development as required, including the safe and efficient operation of underground mining equipment inclusive of, but not limited to: LHD (Scooptram), bolter, jumbo, haul truck, raise bore, jackleg, stoper, or scissor deck, to build, repair, and maintain underground passageways;
• The safe and efficient advancement of the mining face using conventional mining techniques and bolting/screening lateral development tunnels to reach predetermined daily, weekly, and monthly underground targets;
• Construct, repair, and maintain wood or metal supports and structures such as bulkheads, ventilation doors, platforms, drift doors and chutes using construction and mining related tools;
• Utilize best practice for mine advance such as mechanical installations (pumps and piping), scaling loose rock from walls and roof, drilling and installing rock bolts, extending, maintaining, and installing air and water pipes, repairing and extending ventilation duct and equipment, operating ore/waste loading machinery, inspecting mine tunnels, and constructing timber supports and cribbing if required;
• Set up and operate drills and drilling machines to produce a designated pattern of blasting holes to load explosives and detonate explosives from blasting patterns to produce designed tunnels/raises with acceptable fragmentation;
• Assess ground conditions at the face and assist with the installation of ground control according to preset plans;
• Performing pre and post operational inspections of equipment to ensure the safe operation, report all deficiencies to supervisor; and
• Attend safety toolbox meetings to promote compliance with Sabina’s safety policies and procedures and other general mine labourer duties as assigned by the supervisor.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONSThe successful candidate will have prior experience working in a remote camp setting with limited access to resources. Additionally, they will have:

• Five (5) years’ experience of in underground mining construction experience, preferably in a remote mining setting with limited access to resources combined with three (3) years’ of experience in conventional underground drill and blast development;
• Experience in Alimak/raise climber mining role or related required;
• Valid driver’s license required; and
• Completion of Secondary School or equivalent considered an asset.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSFor informational purposes, the blended hourly rate for this role is $75.71 (based on prior experience) for 2184 scheduled hours in a work year. Competitive benefits and travel compensation will be discussed with the successful candidate.APPLICATION AND CONTACT INFORMATIONTo be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume via Indeed.Kitikmeot Inuit, Nunavut Inuit and Residents receive priority hiring consideration, if one these categories applies, please state it after the reference number in the subject line.We thank all for their interest but are only considering applicants with working rights in Canada.We will retain application material on file for future vacancies (openings within 6-12 months) for consideration; however, you are encouraged to apply to any opening you may be suited for. If selected to move forward a member of our team will be in touch.CLOSING DATEThis posting will remain open until 12:00AM PST January 14, 2023 unless a suitable candidate is not found; however, we encourage interested applicants to submit their resumes ASAP in order to be considered.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $75.71 per hourBenefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:Proof of 2x covid-19 vaccination required for site access.Work Location: One locationQuick Apply

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