geologist

operator

miner

millwright

heavy equipment mechanic

Lake Shore Gold

Fast-paced, involved in all aspects of HR, did a lot of recruiting, a lot of coaching with supervisors and employees, learned that my intuition is always right, the hardest part of the job was trying to fit in everything in the workday since there were often literally lineups of people wanting or needing to see me.  Would find ways to make it work, come in earlier to meet with morning shift, etc.  The most enjoyable part of the job was to see employees improve (morale, attendance, etc)  Organized the dept. at the site to make it much easier and quicker to do my job.

Management was great, however, HR dept was weak, (one meeting only in over a year), so in order to keep my boss abreast of what was going on, called at least weekly to give run-down of the week...
Co-workers were great, had a great team that worked together.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The people, coworkers.  Compensation is very competitive 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
At the time, money to operate my department and a manager that micromanaged every single thing.  

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Everyone cared about doing a good job. About the companies success with $$ shortages. The mine manager was very hard nosed about everything. No sympathy/ empathy for anyone or any problem 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Start day checking night shift progress / issues.  Meet day shift supervisor to get an idea of what will be our plan. Meet with production personnel to present our plan and to discuss if there is any need for change to the plan.   More meetings. Follow up with suppliers if needed, follow up with planners.

Lakeshore overall is heading the right direction. The position I took wasn’t the right job for me. However the management was truthful and for the worker. My needs were met and they treated me fairly. The only reason I left was a job more to my skills and liking came up. Lakeshore Gold is a good place to work. The manager of the mechanical side was on point and true that his employees. Top notch guy. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Leaving on your last shift !!!

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Low budget,  horrible management 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Negative from the top down …..

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Planning my exit strategy ……..

Lots of favortism and back stabbing. Underpaid for the amount of work and dangerous environment. I would not suggest working there. I have never had problems working anywhere until this place. Dreaded every day I had to go there.

I've mined in 40 different head frames and this undoubtedly was the worst. I'm not a union type but if I ever seen a mine as poorly and unfairly operated as this one, in need of union intervention this mine would certainly qualifie.

Good job with lots of opportunities to learn more and do more. This allows you to learn a lot but can be overwhelming at times. Luckily the team is very helpful and everyone is always willing to answer any question you might have. 

While at Lakeshore I gained lots of experience I didn't receive any more tickets I would have liked to get in on there raise program but there was only a limited number of time to get involved

I worked as a dry man there first then got onto the loader. I ve learn a few things from there like underground mining and what the safety was like and I did enjoy operating the loader .

New Management has different rules . Expectations of events not clarified enough. Supervisors are not mind readers.
Double standards , what’s ok for some but not for others, way to much of that going on.

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Geologist 10 salaries reported	$139,050 per year
Operator 4 salaries reported	$36.84 per hour
Miner 5 salaries reported	$39.87 per hour
Millwright 3 salaries reported	$44.10 per hour
Heavy equipment mechanic 2 salaries reported	$38.85 per hour

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