Hoist Operator

4 weeks ago

North Bay, Canada Cementation Canada Full time

Location: Various Sites
Rotation: Various Rotations
Department: Operations

Key Areas of Responsibility:

  • In coordination with other crew members the Hoist Operator follows job procedures and regulations to perform the assigned tasks. The essential duties and responsibilities of the Hoist Operator include:
    • Communicate status of the hoist, conveyances and shaft with cross shift Hoist Operator at shift change
    • Read and become familiar with all recent entries in log books
    • Perform all daily checks on operating hoists, including brakes, overwinds and track limits, as required
    • Conduct trial trips, as required
    • Record results of all tests in Hoist Operator log book
    • Operate the hoist under the direction of the authorized person giving signals
    • Operate the stage winches under the direction of the authorized person giving signals
    • Other duties as may be assigned


General Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ensure full understanding and compliance with company policies and work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other local regulatory requirements
  • Have the authority and responsibility to maintain a safe and efficient working environment
  • Fully supports and actively participates in the team safety program based on culture and innovation
  • Ensure that any equipment deemed damaged or unsafe by virtue of a defect, or a machine of which any protection system is inoperative, is not used and communicated to the supervisor
  • Work closely with other crew members to create and maintain a synergy required to accomplish the shift line-up in the cycle
  • Ensure applicable procedures and work standards for all tasks are understood, adhered to and complied at all times for all such work
  • Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in the workplace
  • Utilize all safety systems as specified within the site safety management system

Pre-Employment Qualifications:

  • Pre-employment drug, alcohol and medical testing
  • Criminal Record Check (if applicable)
  • Full Basic Underground Common Core
  • Required speciality modules include: U0012, U0013, U0074, U0083
  • Minimum 3 years hoist related experience

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

  • WHMIS
  • Fall Arrest
  • Lifesaver TM-60 (self-rescuer)
  • Must be able to work with little supervision; must be self-directed
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Good communication skills and ability to work with others
  • Able to effectively prioritize workload to ensure deadlines are met

Supporting a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce

At Cementation Americas, we believe in diversity and inclusion. We recognize the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce and we strive to provide a work environment that is respectful to all employees. One of our core values as a company is giving employees every opportunity to succeed - this starts with treating everyone with dignity and respect and valuing the unique contribution of every employee.

We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and candidates for employment will be assessed in a non-discriminatory manner. In addition to career development training, all employees are provided with diversity and inclusion training. As a team, we will continue to grow and learn together.

We offer a competitive compensation package for our employees, including a generous group benefits plan, and we are committed to providing training and development for all employees.


How to Apply:

Start your application today by following this link . Alternatively resumes can be emailed to or faxed to . When submitting your resume, please include relevant qualifications including, but not limited to, Ontario Common Core.

Thank-you for your interest in Cementation.

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