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.
Role Overview/Purpose:
Reporting to the Mine Supervisor, the Utility Equipment Operator safely operates utility and support equipment throughout the open pit. The role supports production, drill and blast, road maintenance, dump management, and general mine services. Assigned equipment may include graders, excavators, dozers, and front-end loaders. The operator is responsible for completing work safely, protecting equipment, communicating effectively, and meeting shift priorities.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Work safely and support the Magino safety culture by participating in daily and monthly safety meetings.
- Operate graders, excavators, dozers, front-end loaders, and other assigned utility equipment safely and efficiently.
- Complete drill-pattern cleanup and preparation while following drill and blast area controls, supervisor direction, and site procedures.
- Maintain haul roads and access roads by grading surfaces, clearing material, maintaining drainage, and supporting safe travel conditions.
- Support dump operations by pushing and placing material, maintaining dump areas, and following dumping plans and established safety controls.
- Use excavators, dozers, and loaders for ditching, berm maintenance, cleanup, material handling, stockpile management, and other mine-support activities.
- Coordinate work with the Mine Supervisor, Dispatch, equipment operators, and other departments to meet the daily mine plan.
- Communicate clearly and effectively using the two-way radio system.
- Complete field-level risk assessments before starting each task and whenever work conditions change.
- Perform pre-operation and post-operation inspections, complete equipment logbooks, and report defects or unsafe conditions promptly.
- Protect equipment integrity through proper operation, housekeeping, and timely reporting of maintenance concerns.
- Meet planned targets on a shift-by-shift basis and perform other duties as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- A valid Class G driver's licence is an asset.
- A minimum of three years of mobile-equipment operating experience, preferably in an open-pit mine.
- Demonstrated experience operating one or more of the following: grader, excavator, dozer, or front-end loader. Experience operating multiple equipment types is preferred.
- Experience with drill-pattern cleanup, road maintenance, dump support, berm construction, drainage work, or similar mine-support activities is an asset.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve safe, efficient, and productive results.
- Self-motivated, with strong time-management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate clearly.
- Ability to support and promote health and safety practices.
Working Conditions:
- The role is located at the Island Gold District, approximately 88 kilometres northeast of Wawa, Ontario, Canada.
- The ideal candidate for the role will work a rotation of 14 days on and 14 days off (12-hour days).
- Although employees are assigned a work schedule, hours are not guaranteed and may vary based on company needs.
- Candidates must be able to maintain a high level of performance during extended shifts and work outdoors in changing weather and mine conditions.
- The Island Gold District promotes a drug- and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy for alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.
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.
