Mine Equipment Operator

Island Gold District
Dubreuilville, ON P0S1B0, CAN

Description

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 Mine: Alamos Gold’s Island Gold Mine is one of Canada’s highest grade and lowest cost gold mines. With over 550 team members, the underground operation is located in northern Ontario, just east of the town of Dubreuilville, 83 kilometres northeast of Wawa. Through ongoing exploration success, Island Gold’s Mineral Reserves and Resources have continued to grow in size and quality. This has supported a multi-phase expansion of the operation, driving production higher, costs lower, and strong free cash flow growth. If you are willing to be part of a team that is dedicated to growth, high performance and a culture of safety and accountability, we would like to hear from you!

Position: Mine Equipment Operator

Reports to: Mine Operations Supervisor

Location: Magino Mine

Role Overview/Purpose:

Reporting to the Mine Operations Supervisor, the Mine Equipment Operator is responsible for their safety and the safety of their co-workers while hauling and dumping ore and waste material from development and production sources. As this is a start-up position, the successful candidate may also be required to assist with other mine related services as needed.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Practice safe work behaviours and support the Magino safety culture through participation in daily and monthly safety meetings.
• Safely operate front end loaders as well as other assigned equipment to meet daily plan and operation targets.
• Complete risk assessments prior to each task.
• Perform pre-operations and post-operations circle check and complete equipment logbooks.
• Will be required to meet planned targets on a shift-by-shift basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• A valid driver’s license (G class) is an asset.
• Minimum 3 years of experience operating a front end loader, preferably in an open pit mine, with excavator, dozer and grader as an asset
• Ability to work independently, and in a team to achieve best-in-class efficiency and productivity.
• Self-motivated with excellent time management skills and the ability to manage competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to support and promote Health & Safety practices.

Working Conditions:

• The role is located at the Magino Mine, which is approximately 88 kilometers northeast of Wawa, Ontario, Canada.
• The ideal candidate for the role will work a rotation of 7 days on and 7 off or 14 days on and 14 days off (12-hour days).
• Although you will be assigned a work schedule, this is not a guaranteed schedule of hours, and your work hours may vary with the needs of the company.
• Candidates must be able to maintain high levels of performance for extended shifts.
• Magino promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.

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.