Miner - Canadian Royalties Inc.

Redpath Mining -
Quebec Province

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Job details

Full-time
12 hours ago

Qualifications

Workplace hazardous materials information systems
High school diploma or GED
Driving Licence

Full job description

Project: Canadian Royalties Inc.
Location: Northern Quebec (100km south of Deception Bay, 1800km north of Montreal, Canada)
Rotation : 14 days on, 14 days off
Shift work : 12 hours
Travel: Flights to and from Val d'Or, Montreal, Quebec City, Nunavik and La Grande Rivière.
Accommodation: Remote site - camp
Benefits : Redpath offers comprehensive benefits including, but not limited to, health, dental and vision care, life insurance, a pension plan and an employee assistance program.

Requirements: FMTM (Formation Modulaire du Québec) or equivalent (Ontario Underground Hard Rock Mining Common Core) Valid driver's license General Explosives Permit Drug screening Medical exam

Job Summary:

The primary role of Miner is to inspect existing underground headings, scale loose rocks and install ground support to stabilize rock mass and ensure safety. The tasks may involve the operation of scaling bars, pneumatic hand-held drills, use of rubber-tired underground mobile equipment such as LHD (Load-Haul-Dump) units, mechanized bolters, scissor trucks, shotcrete sprayers and other support vehicles in a confined environment. Load development rounds, install or fix existing mine services such as pipe, vent, cables and fans.

General:

Identify unsafe conditions in underground headings - high level of alertness required.
Scale back and walls as required to make the workplace safe.
Drill holes using hand-held pneumatic drills or drill-boom mounted on bolter.
Insert rock bolt following approved method of installation.
Install other ground support components as required such as welded wire mesh and shotcrete.
Install or fix existing mines services such as vent tubing and pipes using various lifting equipment such as scissor trucks, chain blocks and hand tools.
Operate large mobile equipment such as 3.5 yard and 9 yard low profile front end loader (Scoop tram) and scissor lift (man lift), and/or 30 ton/40 ton/50 ton trucks;
Receive instructions or directives from Shift Supervisors and Captain to coordinate day to day ground control requirements;
Assess all excavations and install ground support in development or reconditioned areas as per plan and section as the development progresses;
Keep track of all advances and communicate to supervisors and cross shifts footages and volumes on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
Must be able to comprehend written and verbal instructions as required to perform his duties in a safe and efficient manner
The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned

Health and Safety:

Having the authority and responsibility to maintain a safe and efficient work environment
Following Redpath Canada Limited health and safety standards and systems, including the Five Point Safety System and the Cardinal Rules, and reporting any unsafe acts or conditions
Responsible to ensure proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment required in the performance of the work.
Must have knowledge of the WHMIS legislation and know how to effectively use an MSDS sheet.
Comply with the Act and Mining Regulations that apply to the work area are not necessarily all inclusive.

Education and Work Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred)
2 years or more experience as a miner

Knowledge Required

Demonstrated ability to read mine plans and specifications for underground mining.
Ability to multi task and work effectively
Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently
Respectful of cultural differences

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