Mining Technician

Hays Recruitment in proud partnership with Hemlo Mining Corp.

The Hemlo Mine (“Hemlo”) is a long-life, fully integrated gold mining operation located approximately 35 km east of the town of Marathon in Northwestern Ontario, Canada, along the Trans Canada Highway and just north of Lake Superior. With more than a decade of reserves and significant exploration upside along the proven Hemlo greenstone belt, Hemlo Mining Corp. is positioned to unlock the next chapter of growth at one of Canada’s premier gold districts. The site continues to evolve through ongoing investment in exploration and modernization, creating new opportunities across technical and skilled roles. Now is an exciting time to join the Hemlo team and be part of a globally connected workforce driving the next phase of growth.

Your New Role

This position sits at the intersection of Technical Services and Operations. The Mine Technician plays a key role in ensuring that short-term execution aligns with the broader mine plan.

You’ll work closely with underground operations leadership and planning teams to translate technical plans into practical daily and weekly activities. It’s a hands-on role where you’ll be in the detail of production and development, while also influencing how plans are built and adjusted.

• Act as a liaison between Technical Services and Underground Operations, ensuring alignment on priorities and deliverables
• Support execution of the weekly, monthly, and rolling 3-month mine plan
• Translate medium- and long-term plans into clear, actionable activities for operations teams
• Work closely with supervisors and frontline leaders to ensure plans are understood and achievable
• Monitor performance against plan, flagging variances and supporting adjustments
• Contribute to daily, weekly, and monthly planning meetings

What you'll need to Succeed

• Degree in Mining Engineering or similar
• 3–5 years of underground hard rock mining experience
• Exposure to production and/or development environments underground
• Experience with short-term planning, mine design, or drill & blast
• Strong understanding of underground mining methods and sequencing
• Comfortable working between technical and operations teams
• Experience with Deswik, Datamine, or similar software is an asset
• Strong communication skills and a practical, problem-solving mindset

What you'll get in Return

• Relocation & housing assistance available for all roles
• Flexible rotation options (4x3, 7x7, 14x14) to support strong work-life integration
• 100% employer-paid benefits including health, dental, vision, and paramedical coverage
• Educational assistance for Hemlo employees & scholarships for the dependents of Hemlo employees
• Base salary up to $125,000, with bonus programs and 12% pension contributions for all roles
• Clear opportunities for career progression and internal mobility
• Direct access to senior leadership and onsite mentorship Hays Recruitment in proud partnership with Hemlo Mining Corp.