Face Shovel Operator

About Alamos Gold Inc.: 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.

About Island Gold District: Alamos Gold’s Island Gold District will become one of the largest and lowest-cost gold mines in Canada. With the two mines within the district, Island Gold and Magino employ over 900 team members who work in the underground and open pit operations and are located in northern Ontario, just east of the town of Dubreuilville, 83 kilometres northeast of Wawa. Through ongoing exploration success, Island Gold District’s Mineral Reserves and Resources have continued to grow in size and quality. Join the Island Gold District team and be a part of the long-life mining operations, as we prioritize our employee growth, high performance and a culture of safety and accountability.

Join Us in Supporting Safe and Efficient Mine Development!

Are you passionate about operating equipment? Do you thrive in an active, safety-focused environment? If you are someone who is looking to develop a career in mining, we want you on our team!

Role Overview/Purpose:

Reporting to the Mine Operations Supervisor, the Face Shovel Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and productive operation of heavy equipment in a complex mining environment. The successful candidate responsibilities may also include; ability to maintain mining face, truck loading, backfilling; ditching; excavating; rough grading; grubbing; sub-grade excavating; sub-grade rolling; trenching; material handling; slope grooming and; snow removal.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Practice safe work behaviours and support the safety culture through participation in daily and monthly safety meetings.  
• Safely operate face shovels, as well as other assigned equipment to meet daily plan and operation targets.
• Effective communication using a 2-way radio system.
• Maintain equipment integrity.
• Complete risk assessments prior to each task.
• Perform pre-operations and post-operations circle check and complete equipment logbooks.
• Will be required to meet planned targets on a shift-by-shift basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Table:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• A valid driver’s license (G class).
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience operating Face Shovel, preferably in an open pit mine.
• Ability to work independently, and in a team to achieve best-in-class efficiency and productivity.
• Self-motivated with excellent time management skills and the ability to manage competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to support and promote Health & Safety practices.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an organization that values innovation and continuous learning.
• Drive impactful change by shaping the future of our growing mine operation.
• Collaborate with dynamic leaders across the organization who are committed to personal and professional growth.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Working Conditions:

• The ideal candidate for the role will work a rotation of 7 days on and 7 off  (12-hour days).
• Although you will be assigned a work schedule, this is not a guaranteed schedule of hours, and your work hours may vary with the needs of the company.
• Candidates must be able to maintain high levels of performance for extended shifts.

Travel & Accommodation

• Company will provide camp accomodation and travel allowance as needed

Ready to make a lasting impact? Apply today and help us continue building a culture of excellence, engagement, and growth!

This is an existing vacancy.

Pay Range $36.72-$62.51 per hour.

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.