Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd.

SENIOR MINE ENGINEER

By Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd.

Dead Line: February 15, 2022

Wesdome Gold Mines has had over 30 years of continuous gold mining operations in Canada. The Company is 100% Canadian focused with a pipeline of projects in various stages of development. The Company’s strategy is to build Canada’s next intermediate gold producer, producing 200,000+ ounces from two mines in Ontario and Quebec. The Eagle River Complex in Wawa, Ontario is currently producing gold the Eagle River Underground Mine. Wesdome is actively exploring its brownfields asset, the Kiena Complex in Val d’Or, Quebec. The Kiena Complex is a fully permitted former mine with a 930-metre shaft and 2,000 tonne-per-day mill. The Company trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “WDO”.
 
Responsibilities / Job Duties Performed
 
Our Senior Mine Engineer will provide the focus for the engineering department to achieve the mine’s safety and production targets and add value to operations where possible.
 
Safety Health & Environment
 
• Lead mine engineering team in a safe and efficient manner to achieve departmental and company business objectives.
• Review designs for regulatory compliance and compliance to Company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement in safe work practices.
• Conduct all work in a safe manner following our company Field Level Risk Assessment process and other related process documentation.
• Promote and adhere to Company environmental and sustainability policies.
• Mine Planning and Mine Design.
• Ability to motivate and manage the engineering team.
• Develop quality mine plans based on historical performance. Mentor the EIT’s in the department through guidance to reach their maximum potential and progress their personal goals.
• Complete and review mid to long-range mine planning and mine design to increase value to our operation.
• Develop budgetary mine planning and scheduling that support company business guidelines
• Coordinate and present quarterly forecasts to support mine production.
• Optimize ore grades and minimize dilution through effective incorporation of geological data and tasks in mine plan.
• Liaise with Geotechnical Consultants and incorporate guidance into mine plan.
• Provide guidance to operating departments to maximize production, plan their activities and accurately measure key performance indicators.
• Manage consultants and contractors on engineering projects Strategic Planning as required.
• Maintain, report and monitor of production statistics and performance to ensure the company’s goals and objectives are achieved.
• Strategic Planning
• Participate in Business Planning providing guidance on LOM options to increase value and optimize use of resources.
• Provide support to exploration teams to ensure DD targets are appropriately scheduled and incorporated into the mine schedule.
 
Requirements
 
• A Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering from a recognised institution.
• Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario and in good standing order with PEO or eligible for registration.
• A minimum 4 years of mine engineering experience including 2 years in a senior role.
• Be technically competent and have a good understanding of key mining business drivers.
• Strong Deswik design and scheduling skills would be an asset.
• Replace the Chief Mine Engineer on a rotational basis.
 
Work Conditions
 
• This position is located at our Eagle River Mine location near Wawa, Ontario.
• In this role, you will work a 7-7 schedule and therefore you will be accommodated in our camp with all the amenities.
 
APPLICATION PROCESS Email: hr.resume@wesdome.com
 

IT Analyst

This position is responsible for supporting end-users primarily at our Eagle River Mine Complex.

Junior Accountant

This position is accountable for supporting accounting processes as well as the processing of accounts payable in a manner consistent with established policies and procedures.

Senior Mine Geologist, Eagle River Mine
• Promote safe work practices and safety culture within a production-oriented environment.
• Maintain drill hole databases and monitor underground diamond drill programs.
• Supervise and participate in the selection of underground diamond drill targets.
Surface Maintenance (Hourly)

Ensure that all buildings, and infrastructures on Wesdome property, as well as roads, culverts, & bridges are properly maintained Work in a safe, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective manner.

Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic

Heavy Equipment Mechanic is responsible, as part of a team, for maintaining the equipment and mechanical systems of the Eagle River Mine site to ensure smooth and continuous operation.

Maintenance Planner
  • Reporting to the Maintenance Projects, Mobile & Mine Fixed Plant Superintendent
  • Ensuring compliance with health and safety and environmental regulations and policies is of primary importance with this position.
Hoist Mechanic/Millwright

Reporting to the Eagle River Maintenance Planner or designate, the successful candidate will perform the maintenance and repairs of all surface, underground stationary equipment, long hole buggies, compressors rock breakers and pumps at the mine site.

Manager – Asset Management & Reliability

Reporting to the Mine General Manager, the Manger of Asset Management & Reliability will be an inspirational and innovative leader responsible and accountable for operational performance excellence in the Asset Management and Reliability Department.

Process Plant Maintenance Millwright (RED SEAL CERTIFCATION REQUIRED)
  • The Millwright is responsible for doing the maintenance of the milling operation equipment.
  • Reports to Lead hand Millwright and Mill General Foreman
Chief Mine Geologist, Eagle River Mine

The Chief Mine Geologist will be responsible and accountable for all work conducted by the Geology Department while ensuring the work is safe, cost effective and makes the most efficient use of manpower and materials.