Underground Mine Beginner

Location: Thompson, Manitoba I Employment: Permanent I Department: Finance

Build your career. Live your adventure. Grow with Exiro.

At Exiro Nickel, our future starts with our people. We are building a culture grounded in respect, collaboration, safety, and care - where your ideas matter, your contributions are valued, and you can help shape What comes next. Our commitment to employees brings together rewarding work, competitive total compensation, support for wellbeing, and opportunities to learn, lead, and grow.

Whether you are starting your career or bringing years of experience, explore the possibilities across mining operations, skilled trades, geology, engineering, and business support. Bring your ambition, build your skills, and be part of a team working toward a shared future.

Life in Thompson, Manitoba, adds another dimension to the opportunity. Northern Manitoba's "Hub Of the North" combines community connection with an outdoor lifestyle. Whether you enjoy exploring nature, getting involved in community activities, or building a home and career in the North, Thompson offers room to create a life that reflects What matters to you.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Start or build your underground career with the Mines Operations team in Thompson. This is a permanent role, and we're hiring for future openings. Depending on your experience, you'll work in support, production or development, learning alongside a crew that looks out for each other.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Run scoops, MacLean bolters, ANFO loaders and jumbo drills, plus ITH and raise bore drills, safely and well.
• Support shaft and logistics work: belt picking, crusher operation, hoist operation, road maintenance and supply handling.
• Read and follow mine development layouts, and blast to advance drifts.
• Build ventilation and backfill barricades, apply shotcrete, keep up the railway and install steel and concrete.
• Extend and maintain compressed air, process water and sandfill lines.
• Speak up when something isn't right, so every shift goes home the way it came in.
  
  
  

What We Offer You

• Variable annual incentive plan
• Defined Contribution Pension plan
• Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
• Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity and inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual healthcare online
• Online training and career development opportunities
• Fully equipped, on-site gym facility
  
  
  

About You

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 6 months of progressive underground mining experience using mechanized Equipment.
  
  
  

Skills:

• Demonstrate a concern for Safety, Health, Environment and Risk and knowledge of safe work practices and standard operating procedures.
• Strong ability to work cooperatively within a team environment and be able to receive or provide open feedback to co-workers.
• Ability to recognize hazards within an industrial workplace, understanding your role and accountability in assessing and managing risk.
• Demonstrate initiative, follow instruction, and perform duties that will benefit the whole organization's success.
  
  
  

Why Thompson

Thompson is the "Hub of the North," a city built around mining and nickel. Our mine and mill support local jobs and businesses. Life here pairs community connection with an outdoor lifestyle, whether you want to explore nature or build a home and career in the North

INCLUDE TO TRANSFORM

We welcome diverse perspectives and are committed to a workplace where people are treated fairly, all cultures are respected, and everyone can contribute. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities. Please let us know what you need when contacted. In accordance with the Accessibility for Manitobans Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

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