Mine General Foreperson (Mine Captain)

Pan American Silver

$130K — $145K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 10 years of mining experience
  • Three to five years in a supervisory role
  • Supervisory common core required
  • Strong organizational and leadership skills
  • Post-secondary diploma in mining technology or related engineering degree is a plus
  • Detail-oriented and able to work independently
  • Eligible to work in Canada

Responsibilities

  • Ensure health and safety for all personnel and contractors
  • Oversee daily scheduling and mine site operations
  • Plan and organize underground rehab work per engineering recommendations
  • Enforce compliance with policies and safety regulations
  • Monitor KPIs to meet safety, production, and cost targets
  • Maintain accuracy of daily logbooks
  • Conduct ground control audits and inspections

Benefits

  • Mine Performance Plan Incentive (bonus)
  • Sign-On Bonus for eligible positions
  • Relocation Assistance for eligible positions
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Company-paid extended medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Wellness Spending Account
  • Company-paid pension plan with 8% contribution
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care access
  • Competitive Paid Vacation Entitlements
  • Paid pregnancy and parental leave
Full Job Description
We are looking to hire a Mine General Foreperson (Mine Captain) to join our Bell Creek Mine in Porcupine ON., on a full-time basis. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 8 hrs/day or 4 on, 3 off, 10hrs/day.

Compensation: This position offers a compensation range of $130,000 - $145,000 per year, based on qualifications and experience.

Vacancy Status: This is an existing vacancy. The successful candidate may begin as soon as possible.

Please note that this role requires relocation to the Timmins area and is not a camp-based position.

The role of the Mine General Foreperson will be responsible for day-to-day scheduling and controlling of the functional mine site activities in a safe and efficient manner. You will direct mine
operations through front-line supervisors. You will demonstrate the core values of Safety Health and the Environment and Code of Conduct of Lake Shore Gold.

Reporting to the Mine Superintendent, the Mine General Foreperson will have the following responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the health and safety of all personnel in their charge as well as contractor personnel, ensuring safety incidents are thoroughly investigated and recommendations implemented
  • Day-to-day scheduling and control of the functional mine site activities
  • Plan and organize all rehab work underground according to Engineering recommendations
  • Ensure that all personnel in their charge know and follow the company's policies, procedures, and standards for work and safety, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations for Mines and Mining Plants
  • Ensure all work is effectively planned, resourced, and undertaken in a safe and cost-effective manner
  • Monitor daily KPIs and implement changes to ensure safety, production, and cost targets are met
  • Oversee daily logbook for accuracy and completeness
  • Inspect headings and conduct ground control audits as required
  • Ensure continuous training of supervisors
  • Ensure daily toolbox talks and monthly safety meetings are performed by all personnel in their charge, know and follow the company's policies, procedures, and standards for work and safety
  • Other tasks as assigned
More About You

While our ideal candidate has the following qualifications, we welcome applicants who may not meet every criterion to apply.

  • Minimum of 10 years of related mining experience
  • Three to five years in a supervisory capacity
  • Supervisory common core required
  • Strong organizational, leadership, and computer skills are required
  • A post-secondary diploma in mining technology or a related mining engineering degree would be considered an asset
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, ability to work with minimal supervision and get the job done safely
  • Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.

As our ideal candidate, you are a motivated team player, and above all, you demonstrate compliance with all health and safety regulations.

About the Benefits

In return for your hard work and dedication you can expect to receive a competitive annual salary, as well as the following benefits:

  • Mine Performance Plan Incentive (bonus)
  • Sign-On Bonus for eligible positions
  • Relocation Assistance available for eligible positions
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Company-paid extended medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits
  • Wellness Spending Account
  • Health Care Spending Account
  • Company-paid pension plan with 8% company contribution
  • Basic life/accidental life insurance
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care via Dialogue
  • Competitive Paid Vacation Entitlements
  • Paid pregnancy and parental leave

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to take the next step toward your career goals with an industry leader - apply now!

To express your interest in this position please forward your resume to:

Lake Shore Gold - Human Resources

P.O. Box 1067

Timmins ON

P4N 7H9

Email: *protected email*

Fax 705-269-4936

The Bell Creek Complex, located approximately 20 kilometers northeast of Timmins, Ontario, consists of an underground mine and processing facility. Mineralization is associated with the Porcupine-Destor fault system within the Abitibi greenstone belt, with ore mined by narrow vein longhole stoping methods. Ore is then transported to surface via a modern one thousand eighty metre deep shaft capable of forty-eight hundred tonnes per day.

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