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Cementation

About The Company

Cementation is an underground mine contracting and engineering company, providing mine development and production services for Clients throughout the world. We are focused on safety and committed to our ultimate goal of zero harm within our operations.

 

We understand that mine owners are looking for safe work, engineering that adds value, and a contractor willing to work with them, and together meet budget and schedule challenges head on. Cementation is and has always been that contractor. Our best for project philosophy embodies all of these concepts.

 

In 1914 Albert Francois patented the Cementation Process which today the mining industry knows as grouting. In 1919 the Cementation Company was formed to introduce and apply grouting techniques within the mining industry and the rest is history. Since 1919 the Cementation group has worked on projects around the world, applying innovative solutions to technically challenging projects. Today we still embrace the innovative spirit which was the origin of the company.

Shift Boss
  • Carry out all directives of management
  • Read and sign all log books daily
  • Ensure all employees have the knowledge to work safely and efficiently by giving all employees job specific instructions on a daily basis and monitor progress
Shaft Miners
  • Concrete Installation
  • Steel Installation
  • Drilling and Blasting
Raise Miner
  • Bolt, screen and install manways
  • Install platform
  • Provide ground support
Project Technician/Construction Surveyor
  • Construction layouts for anchor bolt locations, grid lines, formwork, concrete piers, and footings in an underground environment
  • Surveying and checking for column plumbness with a total station during structural steel erection in an underground environment
  • Layout hanger locations
Field Positions - Hope Bay Project

Cementation is currently engaged in the grouting program as well as long hole drilling and development of ore headings at the Hope Bay Project, which is located in the Kitikmeot region of Nunavut.

Millwright

In coordination with other crew members the Millwright is responsible for performing mechanical repairs and routine planned maintenance on a variety of fixed plan installations.

Lead Electrician

The Lead Electrician will be expected to work on the tools to complete the installation and commissioning of conveyor belts, including the services and utilities required for the conveyors, including, but not limited to services (power, fire suppression, controls, etc) required for the conveyors.

Hoist Operator

In coordination with other crew members the Hoist Operator follows job procedures and regulations to perform the assigned tasks. 

Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanical Leader

The Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanical Leader is expected to perform preventative maintenance and repairs as required to surface and underground, mobile and stationary equipment.

Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic

The Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic is expected to perform preventative maintenance and repairs as required to surface and underground, mobile and stationary equipment.