Job Opportunity
Alamos Gold Inc. Young-Davidson is currently recruiting the following challenging position to join our operations team:
Mechanic
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!
If you are willing to be part of a team that is dedicated to growth, high performance and a culture of safety and accountability, we would like to hear from you!
Join Us in Keeping Critical Mining Operations Running Safely and Efficiently!
Are you passionate about heavy equipment maintenance and underground mining operations? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment where your technical expertise makes a direct impact on production success? If you are an experienced Heavy-Duty Mechanic professional who excels in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mobile mining equipment, we want you on our team!
Role Overview
As a Heavy Duty Mechanic, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of our underground mobile mining fleet. Reporting to the Supervisor, Mobile Maintenance, you will be responsible for leading and executing maintenance, repair, diagnostic, and service activities on a variety of heavy mobile equipment. Working closely with maintenance teams, supervisors, and operations personnel, you will help maximize equipment uptime, support safe production targets, and contribute to continuous operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Equipment Inspection & Diagnostics: Inspect mobile mining equipment, identify faults and malfunctions, and perform detailed diagnostics using computerized testing equipment and troubleshooting methods.
- Maintenance & Repair: Perform equipment removal, installation, alignment, repairs, and overhauls on underground mobile mining equipment and heavy trucks.
- Hydraulic & Electrical Troubleshooting: Interpret and troubleshoot hydraulic and electrical systems using schematics to diagnose complex equipment issues.
- Preventive Maintenance: Conduct routine maintenance activities including cleaning, lubrication, adjustments, and testing to ensure optimal equipment performance.
- Work Order & Parts Management: Open and maintain work orders, identify required parts, complete parts lists, and document repairs accurately using available resources.
What You Bring to the Table
- Minimum 5 years of mechanical experience in underground mining operations.
- Proven ability to diagnose, repair, maintain, and overhaul mobile mining equipment.
- Excellent understanding of hydraulic and electrical schematics.
- Ontario or Interprovincial Trade Qualification preferred.
- Accredited in Underground Common Core Modules.
- Specialty module accreditations considered a strong asset.
- Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices.
- Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.
- Passion for maintaining high-performance equipment and supporting safe mining operations.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of an organization that values safety, teamwork, environmental sustainability, integrity and commitment.
- Opportunity to contribute to the success of a dynamic underground mining operation.
- Work alongside experienced professionals committed to continuous improvement and innovation.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Working Conditions
- Schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off – 10-hour shifts.
Physical Requirements
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling and climbing.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and become a part of our growing team!
This is an existing vacancy.
Hourly Rate: CAD $45.60 - $58.57
The expected salary range for this role is intended to support transparency and informed decision making. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience and internal equity.
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.
Preferred
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5 year(s): Mechanical experience in underground mining operations
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5 year(s): Ability to diagnose, repair, maintain and overhaul mobile mining equipment
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421A Heavy Equipment Tech
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