Heavy Equipment Lead Mechanics

• Excellent opportunity to continue your career with an established industry leader
• Receive a competitive salary and a wide host of benefits
• Develop yourself professionally and contribute to a growing organization!

About the Organization

Lake Shore Gold, a subsidiary of Pan American Silver, is located in Timmins, Ontario. The Timmins West mine is located approximately 18 kilometers west of Timmins, Ontario, one of the world’s most prolific gold camps. Mineralization is associated with the Porcupine-Destor fault system within the Abitibi greenstone belt. The Timmins West mine is comprised of the Timmins deposit, the Thunder Creek deposit, and the 144 Gap deposit. All three deposits are interconnected by underground drifts.

For more information, please visit our website.

About Timmins, Ontario

Timmins is a vibrant community of 45,000 residents that is a central hub for Northeastern Ontario. People can enjoy recreational activities such as camping, world-class fishing, nature, and snowmobile trails. Direct flights to Toronto are available at the local airport via multiple carriers. There are many support networks in the community including the local Timmins and District Hospital, local sports leagues for children and adults (hockey, baseball, basketball, etc.), golf courses, both cross-country and downhill ski resorts, a community pool, and many other community events that provide entertainment throughout the year - fairs, carnivals, concerts, and more! 

About the Opportunity

We are looking to hire a Heavy Equipment Lead Mechanics to join our team at the Timmins West Mine in Timmins, ON, on a full-time basis. The schedule is 5-5-4, 10 hr shifts rotating days and nights each week. 

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

In this position, you will be responsible for overseeing mobile maintenance of the Mining Fleet and support equipment, and to provide direction and leadership to the maintenance team. The Mechanic Lead knows and monitors applicable standards and procedures to ensure the quality of the work performed. As a lead mechanic, you will be responsible for advising Supervisor/Maintenance Foreman of any problems and will assist in the development of maintenance employees, efficient operation of the department, as well as ensuring efficient maintenance operations.

More About You

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

• Red Seal Mechanical Certification is required
• Minimum of five years' experience in an industrial setting is required
• Practice good housekeeping
• Be committed to safety
• Basic UG Hard Rock Common Core is required
• Supervisory Common Core would be an asset
• Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada

As our ideal candidate, you are a highly resourceful team player, with excellent communication, attention to detail, and time management skills. You are a problem-solver through actively seeking opportunities and proposing solutions with innovative ideas. Above all, you have demonstrated the ability to take initiative, while being highly accountable, and proactive.

About the Benefits

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

• $3000 sign-on bonus for eligible positions
• Relocation assistance for eligible positions
• Mine Performance Plan Incentive (bonus)
• Company-paid extended medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits
• Wellness Spending Account
• Company-paid pension plan with 8% company contribution
• Basic life/accidental life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• 80 hours paid vacation
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave

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

Human Resources

Lake Shore Gold

P.O. Box 1067

Timmins ON

P4N 7H9

Email: HR@ca.panamericansilver.com

Fax 705-269-4936 Lake Shore Gold is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and we believe that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and all aspects of employment including the decision to hire or promote will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirements. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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

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