Mine Surveyor

Job Overview

Impala Canada is the owner and operator of the Lac des Iles Mine, located 90 minutes northwest of Thunder Bay, Ontario. In operation for 30 years, the LDI Mine is one of only two known pure palladium sources in North America. Palladium contributes to a cleaner global environment, with its leading use in catalytic converters that reduce harmful emissions from gas-powered and hybrid vehicles.

The LDI Mine features a unique, ore body and modern infrastructure, including underground and surface mining and milling operations. The LDI Mine is in Robinson-Superior Treaty territory, and the land on which we operate is the traditional territory of the Anishnaabeg and the Métis. As a responsible neighbour in the Thunder Bay region, Impala Canada actively partners with local organizations, programs and events focused on healthcare, education and community development to help enhance the quality of life for all.

LDI mine is looking for motivated and ambitious individuals to join our technical services team. Reporting to the Senior Mine Engineer, you will work a 2 week on / 2 week off schedule at the Lac des Iles Mine site. The positions are for recent graduates with up to two years of experience in underground mining. The ideal candidates must possess excellent communications, analytical and organizational skills, as well as be a team player. The candidates will be enrolled in our training program which will cycle candidates through technical services, underground operations, operational excellence, and maintenance groups.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for conducting underground surveys including installation of wall bars and survey controls, mark up of underground development and production lines, and underground CMS/borehole

Design and provide survey layouts

Maintain survey equipment and survey supplies

Coordinate survey tasks for the entire mine

Compile meters of advance and excavation volumes for crew end and month end summaries

Install grade plus,issue updates prints of development headings after each pick up and grade plug installation

Provide ventilation support (e.g gas checks)

Collect geotechnical data as required

Install line for DDH and checks DDH set ups for line and grade

Performs CMS (cavity monitoring surveys) as required

Communicate desgin discrepancies to supervisor and operations

Miscellaneous duties reasonable and benefical as the department requires

Qualifications:

Engineering Technician diploma or equivalent from a recognized institution;

2 years mine survey experience

Valid G Driver's license;

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The position offers a competitive remuneration package consisting of base salary, health & medical insurance, retirement savings plan and travel allowance. Meals are provided while at the mine site.

Please note, that all job offers are conditional upon successful completion of a pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please visit for more information regarding Lac des Iles Mines Ltd. Visit to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Work Location: In person