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Project: Great Bear
Location: Red Lake, ON - Canada
Rotation: 14 days on 14 days off
Shift Length: 12 hours
Accommodation: Will be provided based on location - New Camp
Travel: Will be provided based on location - FIFO
Benefits: Redpath offers comprehensive benefits including but not limited to health, dental and vision care, life insurance, pension and employee assistance program
Pre-employment requirement: Drug Test and Criminal background check

Job Summary:

Miner - Service Miner and Development 

The primary role of Miner is to inspect existing underground headings, scale loose rocks and install ground support to stabilize rock mass and ensure safety. The tasks may involve the operation of scaling bars, pneumatic hand-held drills, use of rubber-tired underground mobile equipment such as LHD (Load-Haul-Dump) units, mechanized bolters, scissor trucks, shotcrete sprayers and other support vehicles in a confined environment. Load development rounds, install or fix existing mine services such as pipe, vent, cables and fans. 

General:

• Identify unsafe conditions in underground headings - high level of alertness required.

• Scale back and walls as required to make the workplace safe.

• Drill holes using hand-held pneumatic drills or drill-boom mounted on bolter.

• Insert rock bolt following approved method of installation.

• Install other ground support components as required such as welded wire mesh and shotcrete.

• Install or fix existing mines services such as vent tubing and pipes using various lifting equipment such as scissor trucks, chain blocks and hand tools.

• Operate large mobile equipment such as 3.5 yard and 9 yard low profile front end loader (Scoop tram) and scissor lift (man lift), and/or 30 ton/40 ton/50 ton trucks;

2 years or more experience as an underground miner

Salary Range: $118,000 - $168,000/annum, range is variable and dependent on overtime worked and production bonus paid

Truck Driver

The primary role of the Truck Driver is to haul and dump broken ore and waste from development or production headings operating a 50 ton truck.

General:

• Refuels, check coolant and engine and hydraulic oils, lubricate all points and complete standard daily check forms and drive equipment to and from work area

• Visually inspect, sounds, scales and washes down work area, if required 

• Operates and controls truck for loading, hauling and dumping

• Loads transports and unloads tools, equipment, mining supplies, explosives and blasting supplies, scrap, etc., if required

2 years or more experience as an underground truck driver

Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000/annum, range is variable and dependent on overtime worked and production bonus paid

Offsider

Assist Jumbo Drill Operator with site prep and tool handling. Handle ore samples and drilling materials. Support installation of ground support and mine

• Load and unload construction materials, and move materials to work areas

• Assist heavy equipment operators to secure special attachments to equipment, signal operators to guide them in moving equipment and provide assistance in other activities

• Assist in drilling and blasting rock at construction sites

• Assist miners in excavating and in setting up and operating various drills and other mining machinery

• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites using rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows and other equipment
   

6 months in a mining environment or transferable skill preferred for the Offsider position

Salary Range: $87,000 - $107,000/annum, range is variable and dependent on overtime worked production bonus paid and experience.

In 1962, Jim Redpath's vision for the company was much the same as it is today; offering a high level of service to the mining industry, which exceeds current standards and provides challenge for its employees. With a foundation built on global experience, adaptability and exceptional workmanship, Redpath leads the industry with cutting edge innovations in safety and mining practices. Services including underground construction, shaft sinking, raiseboring, mine contracting, raise mining, mine development, engineering and technical services and a variety of specialty services are offered around the world, with the expertise and qualifications in place to support any scope of work. Global experience has given Redpath expansive regulatory knowledge, regional expertise, and cultural sensitivity. Redpath has built a solid reputation for conquering tough challenges and adapting to a variety of environments. Redpath's employees are the heart of the company's success, and it remains through them that the company will continue to expand and flourish.
Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.

Education and Work Experience: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• 2 years or more experience as an underground miner - scoop operator - truck driver
• 6 months in a mining environment or transferable skill preferred for the Offsider position
• Ontario Basic Underground Hard Rock Miner - Common Core (preferred)
• Ontario Basic Underground Hard Rock Mining Specialty Module U0084, U0066B, U0066C, U0066D Common Core (preferred)

Knowledge Required 

• Demonstrated ability to read mine plans and specifications for underground mining.
• Ability to multi task and work effectively 
• Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently
• Respectful of cultural differences

Health and Safety: 

• Having the authority and responsibility to maintain a safe and efficient working environment
• Following Redpath Canada Limited health and safety standards and systems, including the Five Point Safety System and the Cardinal Rules, and reporting any unsafe acts or conditions
• Responsible to ensure proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment required in the performance of the work.
• Must have knowledge of the WHMIS legislation and know how to effectively use an MSDS sheet.
• Comply with the Act and Mining Regulations that apply to the work area.