Underground Electrician

Job Opportunity

Alamos Gold Inc. Young-Davidson is currently recruiting the following challenging position to join our maintenance team:

Underground Electrician

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, E&I the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring all electrical equipment and systems are operated and maintained in a safe and effective manner.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Repair and maintain mine equipment in compliance with workplace safety rules;
• Read, understand and interpret prints;
• Maintain electrical systems underground;
• Install, set up and maintain underground substations and pump stations;
• Inspect equipment for proper performance and determine faults and malfunctions;
• Adjust equipment and repair/replace defective part components; and
• Other duties assigned by the Supervisor, E&I as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Holder of Provincial Electrician Journeyman Trade Certificate License preferred but consideration will be given to 4th and 5th year apprentices;
• Previous experience in trouble shooting electrical equipment and installations;
• Knowledgeable in the interpretation of electrical schematics and prints;
• Previous experience in the installation and maintenance of electrical equipment in mining operations would be an asset;
• Strong safety focus; and
• Self-motivated ability to work alone and in a team environment. 

Schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off - 12 hours

Young Davidson offers competitive salaries and benefits packages with opportunities for both personal and professional advancement.

Qualified candidates are invited to visit our website, 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.