Mine Technician
6 days ago
Discovery is an Americas-focused precious metals company with a diversified portfolio. Our Mission is to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders by operating in a safe and responsible manner and having a positive impact on local communities.
Located in and around the City of Timmins, Ontario, Porcupine has two underground and one open pit mines. A continuous operation for over 100 years that provides a great work-life balance. Employees from diverse backgrounds are empowered through engagement, involvement, and growth opportunities in the workplace.
Location
Chapleau, Ontario
Schedule
7x7
Purpose
- Survey underground development and longhole stopes as required.
- Survey mark up for underground diamond drilling and longhole drilling.
- Perform weekly ventilation survey.
- Assist planning team as required for development driving layouts, longhole drilling and blasting layouts, and monitors progress to ensure monthly forecast is achieved.
- Assist with ground control inspections and audits as required.
Responsibilities
- Complete weekly vent surveys.
- Ensure compliance with regulations in terms of monitoring and posting ventilation flows
- Perform development and longhole stope surveys in a timely manner
- Process data and issue drawings illustrating findings to those concerned
- Maintain surveying equipment
- Assist with month end reporting
- Develop plans and designs that are safe, cost effective and provide for efficient ore extraction with available resources.
- Optimize production and minimize dilution through mine designs and mine plans.
- Produce LH drilling and blasting layouts
- Produce LH month-end (Tonnes Broken, Tonnes drilled, drilled reserves)
- Perform stope engineering reconciliation
- Promote innovation and continuous improvement in safety by reviewing existing engineering designs and implementing new designs.
- Develop plans and designs for regulatory compliance and compliance to Company policies, procedures and standards.
- Promote and adhere to Company safety policies.
Training and Education
- Mine technician or Mining Technologist Diploma or equivalent diploma in related discipline combined with related practical experience.
- Be technically competent and have a good understanding of U/G mining methods
- Two years combined underground engineering and surveying experience.
- Basic Common Core modules considered an asset
- Able to learn new skills quickly
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong commitment to working in a safe manner.
- Motivated individual able to work with minimal supervision.
- Strong computer skills and familiarity with Deswik
December 26, 2025
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you
As an equal opportunity employer, Discovery is committed to diversity, inclusion and accessibility. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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