Job Opportunity
Alamos Gold Inc. Young-Davidson is currently recruiting the following challenging position to join our operations team:
Core Technician
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 Supporting the Discovery of Tomorrow's Mineral Resources!
Are you passionate about geology, exploration, and hands-on field work? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented mining environment? If you are an organized and safety-focused professional who excels in managing samples, data, and physical materials, we want you on our team!
Role Overview
As a Core Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the Geology and Exploration teams by ensuring the accurate handling, processing, sampling, and organization of diamond drill core. Reporting to the Senior Diamond Drilling Coordinator, you will be responsible for a wide range of core shack activities that contribute directly to exploration and resource definition programs. Working closely with geologists, core loggers, and exploration personnel, you will help maintain efficient operations while upholding high standards of safety, quality, and organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Core Processing: Handle, cut, sample, and organize exploration and definition diamond drill core.
- Core Management: Perform core orientation, RQD measurements, meter marking, and magnetic susceptibility measurements.
- Material Handling: Move, palletize, rack, tag, sort, and store core boxes, pulps, rejects, and related materials.
- Sample Preparation: Prepare and dispatch samples to external laboratories while maintaining accurate records.
- Data & Administrative Support: Complete data entry and maintain core cutting logs and related documentation.
- Geological Support: Assist core loggers and support field activities as required.
What You Bring to the Table
- Minimum Grade 12 diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education in geology, mining, earth sciences, or a related field is considered an asset.
- Minimum 1 year of mining, exploration, or related industry experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Valid driver's license.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of an organization that values safety, teamwork, commitment and integrity.
- Gain hands-on experience in mineral exploration and geological operations.
- Work alongside experienced geologists, exploration professionals, and mining personnel.
- Contribute to exciting exploration and resource development projects.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Working Conditions
- Schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off; 11-hour shifts (steady days).
Physical Requirements
- Ability to regularly lift up to 30 kg (60 lbs).
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and become a valuable member of our Exploration team, helping support the discovery and development of future mining opportunities!
This is an existing vacancy.
Salary Range: CAD $54,250 - $97,650
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.
