Core Technician (Contract)
Lake Shore Gold
Contract • Timmins Region
About the Organization
Lake Shore Gold (a subsidiary of Pan American Silver) is located in Timmins, Ontario. The Bell Creek Complex, located approximately 20 kilometers northeast of Timmins, consists of an underground mine and processing facility. Mineralization is associated with the Porcupine-Destor fault system within the Abitibi greenstone belt, with ore mined by narrow vein longhole stoping methods. Ore is then transported to the surface via a modern 1080m deep shaft capable of 4800tpd.
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.
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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 Core Technician to join our Exploration Office in Timmins, ON., on a contract basis. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 8 hrs/day. The contract length is 12 months.
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 assisting the geological crew including cutting and sampling core, moving core, packing samples and completing documentation for shipment. Other work will include making deliveries and organization of drillcore and sample (pulp/reject) storage at the mine sites. You are also responsible for maintaining the core facility organization and other duties as assigned.
More About You
While our ideal candidate has the following qualifications, we welcome applicants who may not meet every criterion to apply.
- Previous experience as a core technician or in exploration is considered an asset
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- High School Diploma
- Commitment to safety
As our ideal candidate, you are a motivated team player, and above all, you demonstrate compliance with all health and safety regulations.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to take the next step toward your career goals with an industry leader - apply now!
To express your interest in this position please forward your resume to:
Lake Shore Gold - Human Resources
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.
Job Expires: 2024-11-30