Mining Technician

Your new company

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

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on QA/QC Technician to join the underground Technical Services team. This position is heavily focused on drill quality control, Boretrak execution and analysis, underground surveying/data collection, drill-and-blast QA/QC, and communication of results between Operations and Engineering/Technical Services.

• Perform underground drill quality control and QA/QC activities
• Execute and interpret Boretrak surveys independently
• Conduct collar pickups and underground surveying activities
• Verify drillhole accuracy against design plans
• Work directly with drilling and blasting crews underground
• Collect, analyze, and communicate QA/QC findings to Engineering and Technical Services teams
• Support drill & blast optimization through accurate field data collection
• Assist with drone surveys, pull testing, and geotechnical data collection as required

What you'll need to succeed

• Underground mining experience
• Hands-on Boretrak experience and data interpretation
• Drill & blast QA/QC knowledge
• Experience performing collar pickups and surveying activities
• Strong communication skills with Operations and Engineering teams
• Ability to work independently in an active underground environment
• Mine Technician, Mining Technician, QA/QC Technician, or Drill & Blast Technician experience
• Underground surveying background
• Deswik experience
• Drone operation experience
• Geotechnical or pull testing exposure

This is not an entry-level position. We are seeking someone who can step into the role and contribute immediately with proven underground technical experience.

What you'll get in return

• Base salary range from $100,000 to $120,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to earn up to a targeted 12.5% bonus on top of the proposed wage
• Relocation & housing assistance available for all roles 100% employer-paid benefits including health, dental, vision, and paramedical coverage
• Educational assistance for Hemlo employees & scholarships for the dependents of Hemlo employees
• Above-market wages and salaries, with bonus programs and 12% pension contributions for all roles
• Clear opportunities for career progression and internal mobility
• Direct access to senior leadership and on-site mentorship
• Hays Recruitment in proud partnership with Hemlo Mining Corp.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role talk to jahnvi.motani@hays.com, the specialist consultant managing this position or call us at 4169162041

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.