Light Vehicle Mechanic

About Alamos Gold Inc.: 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.

About Island Gold District: Alamos Gold's Island Gold District will become one of the largest and lowest-cost gold mines in Canada. With the two mines within the district, Island Gold and Magino employ over 900 team members who work in the underground and open pit operations and are located in northern Ontario, just east of the town of Dubreuilville, 83 kilometres northeast of Wawa. Through ongoing exploration success, Island Gold District's Mineral Reserves and Resources have continued to grow in size and quality. Join the Island Gold District team and be a part of the long-life mining operations, as we prioritize our employee growth, high performance and a culture of safety and accountability.

Role Overview/Purpose:   

Reporting to the Supervisor, Mobile Maintenance, the successful candidate will be responsible for performing a full range of maintenance, repair, and service activities on light vehicles and light duty mining equipment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Check light vehicles for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunction.
• Component removal, installation, alignment, troubleshooting and repair.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using testing equipment to determine extent of repair required.
• Must have excellent understanding of power trains and electrical schematics.
• Perform preventative maintenance (PM) services on light duty mining equipment.
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components, or systems, using hand and power tools.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications.
• Perform repair work on light duty trucks, light plants, generators and light duty mining equipment.
• Find parts and complete parts list in work-orders using all available resources; and
• Other duties assigned by the Supervisor, Mobile Maintenance as required.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications And Experience

• Ability to diagnose, repair, maintain light vehicles.
• Preferred candidate will have Ford experience.
• Minimum of 5 years mechanical experience is desired. Automotive trade certification would be considered an asset.
• Candidate will have Ontario or inter-provincial trade qualification (310S or LV red seal from any province)
• Accredited in surface common core modules.
• Accreditation in specialty modules would be an asset.
• Strong safety focus; and
• Self-motivated ability to work alone or as part of a team.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an organization that values innovation and continuous learning.
• Collaborate with dynamic leaders and teams committed to professional growth.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Working Conditions: 

• 14 x14 work schedule, 12 hour shifts

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.