REQ26-184 - Senior Mining Technician – Ground Control
- Quebec, QC, Canada
Full-time
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SENIOR MINING TECHNICIAN – GROUND CONTROL
(1 PERMANENT POSITION)
Service : Mining Operations, Engineering, and Geology
Location: Raglan Mine Site
Reference number: REQ26-184
INTRODUCTION Working as a Senior Mining Technician – Ground Control at Raglan Mine means living in the best of all worlds: giving your all at work, with both feet in the Far North, while enjoying long vacations thanks to a rotating schedule.
Our people's well-being is a priority. We offer you a safe working environment and a pleasant atmosphere in a close-knit team. What's more, you can have fun, both in your career and in your free time, thanks to our out-of-the-ordinary lifestyle and competitive salaries.
OUR BEST ADVANTAGES
Reporting to the Senior Engineer – Field Inspection, you will have the opportunity to provide technical field inspection services for underground and surface mining operations. Your main responsibilities will include:
Located on the northern edge of Quebec, in Nunavik, Raglan Mine operates some of the richest nickel mines in the world. We employ over 1,400 people and are committed to a safe, productive, healthy and stable workplace. As global leaders, we are shaping the future with a strong commitment to environmental innovation and operational efficiency.
At Mine Raglan, we offer our teams the best of all worlds: combining good benefits, competitive salaries and time to pursue their passions, enjoy life and their families.
Raglan Mine is operated by Glencore, one of the world's leading natural resources companies. Glencore is a major producer and market operator of more than 90 commodities. The Group's operations encompass some 150 mining and metallurgical sites, oil installations and agricultural holdings. The company employs 145,000 people and operates worldwide from more than 30 offices in 35 countries.
Within our organization, inclusion and diversity are essential values. We see everyone as an asset to our team.
Application close: November 29, 2026
Please note that only those selected for an interviewwill be contacted.
(1 PERMANENT POSITION)
Service : Mining Operations, Engineering, and Geology
Location: Raglan Mine Site
Reference number: REQ26-184
INTRODUCTION Working as a Senior Mining Technician – Ground Control at Raglan Mine means living in the best of all worlds: giving your all at work, with both feet in the Far North, while enjoying long vacations thanks to a rotating schedule.
Our people's well-being is a priority. We offer you a safe working environment and a pleasant atmosphere in a close-knit team. What's more, you can have fun, both in your career and in your free time, thanks to our out-of-the-ordinary lifestyle and competitive salaries.
OUR BEST ADVANTAGES
- High-quality accommodation complex (with gym, training rooms, relaxation areas, virtual golf and more).
- Hearty and delicious meal service.
- Single room with private bathroom.
- 14/14 rotation (2 weeks on, 2 weeks off).
- 11 working hours per day.
- Private air transportation to and from cities such as Montreal, Quebec City, Rouyn-Noranda, Mont-Joli and Inuit communities, depending on where you live.
- Full range of employer-paid benefits, including medical, paramedical, dental and vision insurance.
- Competitive salary.
Reporting to the Senior Engineer – Field Inspection, you will have the opportunity to provide technical field inspection services for underground and surface mining operations. Your main responsibilities will include:
- Coordinating the work of mining technicians – field inspection.
- Provide field survey training to technical staff in mining engineering and operations personnel.
- Conduct underground inspections and verify compliance with plans and specifications for field support.
- Participate in the implementation of new field monitoring technologies (such as a database for field monitoring inspections, participation in various instrumentation projects using LTE technology, and projects to install new mining equipment).
- Monitor and perform quality control during the installation of new types of ground support systems and oversee the rehabilitation project for aging underground workings.
- Interpreting seismograph data.
- Update the forms and plans in the field control database.
- Prepare schedules for the two-week periods.
- Holder of a college diploma (DEC) in mineral technology, combined with five (5) years of relevant experience in the mining industry.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office software as well as Deswick, Datamine, and Promine.
- Must hold a valid driver’s license and general explosives permit.
- Must have completed the Mining Worker modular training courses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7 (preferred).
- Working knowledge of English (asset).
Located on the northern edge of Quebec, in Nunavik, Raglan Mine operates some of the richest nickel mines in the world. We employ over 1,400 people and are committed to a safe, productive, healthy and stable workplace. As global leaders, we are shaping the future with a strong commitment to environmental innovation and operational efficiency.
At Mine Raglan, we offer our teams the best of all worlds: combining good benefits, competitive salaries and time to pursue their passions, enjoy life and their families.
Raglan Mine is operated by Glencore, one of the world's leading natural resources companies. Glencore is a major producer and market operator of more than 90 commodities. The Group's operations encompass some 150 mining and metallurgical sites, oil installations and agricultural holdings. The company employs 145,000 people and operates worldwide from more than 30 offices in 35 countries.
Within our organization, inclusion and diversity are essential values. We see everyone as an asset to our team.
Application close: November 29, 2026
Please note that only those selected for an interviewwill be contacted.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate mining field inspection technicians, train technical and operations staff in field surveying, and conduct underground inspections to verify compliance with plans and specifications. Support monitoring technology and instrumentation projects, oversee ground support installation and rehabilitation quality, interpret seismograph data, maintain field control records, and prepare work schedules.
Requirements
Requires a college diploma in mineral technology and five years of relevant mining industry experience, along with knowledge of Microsoft Office, Deswik, Datamine, and Promine. Applicants must have a valid driver's license and general explosives permit; completion of Mining Worker modular courses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7 is preferred, and working knowledge of English is an asset.
Skills
- Ground Control
- Field Inspection
- Mining Surveying
- Staff Training
- Underground Inspections
- Compliance Verification
- Ground Support Quality Control
- Seismograph Data Interpretation
- Field Monitoring
- Instrumentation
- Work Scheduling
- Microsoft Office
- Deswik
- Datamine
- Promine
- Explosives Safety
Benefits
- High-Quality Accommodation
- Gym and Training Facilities
- Recreation Areas
- Meal Service
- Private Room with Bathroom
- 14/14 Rotation
- Private Air Transportation
- Medical Insurance
- Paramedical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Competitive Salary
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Keywords
- Mining Operations
- Ground Control
- Mineral Technology
- Field Inspection
- Mining Surveying
- Underground Mining
- Surface Mining
- Ground Support Systems
- Seismograph Data
- Field Monitoring
- Instrumentation
- LTE Technology
- Mining Equipment
- Work Rehabilitation
- Microsoft Office
- Deswik
- Datamine
- Promine
- Driver's License
- General Explosives Permit
- Mining Worker Modular Training
- Quality Control
- Mining Engineering
- Engineering and Geology