Jumbo Operator

Jumbo Operator

Eagle River Mine, Near Wawa, ON (Mine Site)

Company Information

Wesdome is a Canadian-focused gold producer with two high-grade underground assets, the Eagle River mine in Ontario and the Kiena mine in Québec. The Company’s primary goal is to responsibly leverage its operating platform and high-quality brownfield and greenfield exploration pipeline to build a growing value-driven gold producer.

The Eagle River Mine site has a tight-knit team where everyone knows each other and there is a strong sense of camaraderie and mutual support. It is a hands-on, fast paced environment where work feels impactful and you can see the results of your contributions quickly. There are many long-tenured employees and a lot of site pride.

The mine is located a short drive from Wawa, deep in the forest where it is scenic and quiet. It is a real ‘boots on the ground’ setting. Team members reside in a camp environment and typically work on rotations, depending on the position. The camp offers excellent food, a sauna/gym, recreational room and the opportunity to stay connected with family and friends. 

Salary Range: $36.44 to $44.87

See below for a summary of Wesdome’s comprehensive and competitive total compensation package.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Mine Supervisor, the Jumbo Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating drilling equipment in support of underground mine development activities. This role plays a critical part in achieving development targets while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

About YOU – You Belong Here!

You are a safety-driven underground mining professional with strong experience operating jumbo drills in a hard rock mining environment. You have a solid understanding of underground development practices, including face preparation, drilling accuracy, ground control, and safe blasting procedures. You take pride in producing quality work while maintaining compliance with company procedures and mining regulations.

Position Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Job Duties

• Visually inspect, sound, scale and wash down work area, check for bootlegs and miss holes, flag lifters and mark bootlegs with paint.
• Inspects, scales, rock bolts, screens and straps to achieve control of ground.
• Checks condition of travel way, work area, and equipment and corrects any unsafe conditions.
• Checks and lubricates LHD vehicle, bolting machine, jumbo drill and other machinery common to mining, and services with fuel, oils, coolants, etc.
• Assess ground conditions at the face and verify ground control measures in place according to mine ground support design.
• Capable of following line and grade according to engineering prints.
• Mark face according to face dimensions, drilling pattern and orientation of drill holes.
• Align drill on line and on grade and drill to the engineered dimensions.
• Install barricades to restrict access to work area(s) and to prevent access to rotating equipment.
• Complete daily reports on equipment and workplace and submit written and verbal reports to supervisor. 
• Ability to safely operate a scoop tram to muck rounds, prep faces and load rounds
• Place barricades/guards at all entrances to the blast, initiate blast according to project standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating Jumbo Drill in an underground mining environment.
• Relevant Hard Rock Underground Common Core modules required.
• Must be competent in reading, understanding, and working with blueprints.
• Good communication skills.

Working Conditions / Schedule

Location: Eagle River Complex

Shift / Hours of Work: 10-hour shifts

Schedule / Rotation: 14 days on, 14 days off

Type of Hire: Permanent Full-Time

Existing vacancy: Yes

Other Information:

To learn more and for additional details about “Why Work with Us” and “Life at Wesdome”, please visit www.wesdome.com > People and Careers.

About our Total Compensation Package

Our total compensation package is more than just a great salary. We have established a comprehensive program that takes care of both you and your family that includes:

Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits Package includes:

• Market competitive base pay / salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Annual performance-based bonus opportunity
• Access to comprehensive extended health and dental coverage for employee and eligible dependents beginning on day 1 of employment (short-term disability coverage begins after 3 months) 
• Healthcare spending account
• Wellness benefit as an annual incentive
• RRSP matching
• Training, development and education supports
• Travel allowances

PLUS…

• Programs to support the long-term well being of our team members (i.e. Employee Assistance Program)
• Mental Health Awareness Month
• Family Day & Annual Holiday events 
• Local community partnerships

Apply Online at Wesdome.com > People & Careers > Join our Team – Current Opportunities

Wesdome prides itself on being an equal-opportunity employer committed to responsible mining practices and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or Aboriginal status.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Wesdome uses artificial intelligence (AI) supported technology as part of its recruitment, screening and evaluation processes that are performed by real people .

Wesdome is committed to accessibility for people with disabilities. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodations, please contact us at [email protected]

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the “Act”), Wesdome is committed to hosting and maintaining an accessible environment.

To be eligible for this position, you must be legally permitted to work in Canada without any additional sponsorship support from Wesdome.

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