Job Opportunity
Alamos Gold Inc. Young-Davidson is currently recruiting the following challenging and rewarding position to join our Mill team:
Mill Operator
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.
Alamos Gold’s Young-Davidson is a low-cost, long-life operation and one of Canada’s largest underground gold mines. It is located near the town of Matachewan centrally located between Timmins, Kirkland Lake, North Bay and Sudbury, Ontario. The 2020 completion of a highly automated, lower mine expansion has resulted in Young-Davidson increasing production and generating strong free cash flow. With a large Mineral Reserve base, it will serve as Alamos’ foundation for growth for many years to come. This is a very exciting time at Young-Davidson, and we are searching for highly motivated and committed people to join our team!
Reporting to the Supervisor, Mill Operations the Mill Operator will be responsible for performing various duties within the Mill and supporting Mill crews.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Works and ensure all workers work in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Regulations for Mines and Mining Plants and all other applicable government standards and regulations;
- Adheres to and enforces all safety and environmental considerations;
- Adheres to and enforces the internal responsibility system and Five Point Safety System;
- Ensures that any equipment deemed damaged or unsafe by virtue of a defect, or a machine of which any protection system is inoperative, is not used, and removed from operations until made safe;
- Assist or participate in daily safety meeting;
- Follow-up on house keeping;
- Maintains working area and equipment in a clean and orderly conditions; and
- All other activities entrusted by the immediate supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience:
- 1-2 years experience in an Ore Processing Mill;
- Accreditation of basic Mill common core modules;
- Able to operate heavy mobile equipment;
- Able to perform heavy lifting;
- Able to work at height;
- Able to work in different workplace condition such as heat, cold, dusty, noise, wet, chemical;
- Self-motivated;
- Capable of making decision with minimum supervision;
- Basic understanding of mill settings and related equipment such as ball mill, pumps, conveyors, crushers;
- Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical functions; and
- Able to wear respiratory protection as required
Schedule: 12-hour shifts following a 7/7 rotation, days/nights
Pay or shift range: $34.20 CAD to $60.17 CAD
The expected salary range for this role is intended to support transparency and informed decision making. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience and internal equity.
This is an existing vacancy
Young Davidson offers competitive salaries and benefits packages with opportunities for both personal and professional advancement.
Qualified candidates are invited to visit our website, www.alamosgold.com and apply online under the careers’ sections.
We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Alamos Gold Inc. may use artificial intelligence to initially screen or assess applicants for this position with respect to mandatory job requirements.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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.
Preferred
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1 - 2 years: Ore Processing Mill experience
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1 - 2 years: Processing Mill experience
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Less than 2 year(s): Operate heavy equipment
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Less than 2 year(s): Working at heights experience
Preferred
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High school diploma or better
Preferred
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Motivation
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Decision Making
Preferred
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Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
