Job Opportunity
Alamos Gold Inc. Young-Davidson is currently recruiting the following challenging position to join our operations team:
Welder
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 Maintaining the Equipment That Keeps Our Mine Running!
Are you passionate about heavy equipment maintenance and welding? Do you thrive in a fast-paced mining environment where safety, craftsmanship, and teamwork are essential? If you are an experienced Welder who excels in fabrication, equipment repair, and troubleshooting, we want you on our team!
Role Overview
As a Welder, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and availability of mobile mining equipment. You will be responsible for performing maintenance, repairs, welding, fabrication, and inspection activities on heavy mobile equipment while working closely with the Mobile Maintenance team to support safe and efficient mining operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Equipment Maintenance & Repair: Perform scheduled and unscheduled repairs on heavy mobile equipment to maximize reliability and availability.
- Welding & Fabrication: Weld, cut, grind, gouge, fabricate, overhaul, and modify equipment components as required.
- Inspection & Troubleshooting: Conduct inspections, diagnose equipment issues, and identify corrective actions to prevent downtime.
- Safety & Housekeeping: Maintain a safe work environment by following company procedures, conducting safety audits, and keeping work areas clean and hazard-free.
- Documentation & Team Support: Complete detailed maintenance reports, support apprentices in skill development, and collaborate with supervisors and maintenance personnel.
What You Bring to the Table
- Minimum 3 years of welding experience in an industrial mining environment.
- Proven ability to repair, maintain, weld, and fabricate components for heavy mobile equipment.
- Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman Welder Certification.
- CWB SMAW/GMAW/FCAW certifications considered an asset.
- Experience with carbon arc gouging, overhead cranes, rigging, and industrial welding techniques.
- Strong organizational, time management, communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with underground mobile equipment, line boring, machining, or fabrication is considered an asset.
- Passion for safety, quality workmanship, and continuous improvement.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of an organization that values safety, teamwork and commitment.
- Opportunity to contribute directly to the success of mining operations through your technical expertise.
- Work alongside skilled maintenance professionals in a collaborative environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Working Conditions
- 7-on / 7-off rotation consisting of 10-hour shifts.
- Underground mining environment.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and bring your welding expertise to a team committed to operational excellence, safety, and reliability.
This is an existing vacancy.
Salary Range (hourly): CAD $45.60 - $58.57
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.
