Geological Labourer for Underground 12 month Temporary

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Coeur Mining attracts and hires highly skilled individuals. By joining our team you can look forward to:

• A stimulating values-based work environment
• A culture of collaboration and inclusion
• Inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders
• Career development opportunities
• A deeply rooted commitment to responsible mining health and safety and community engagement
• A competitive total compensation program
• A comprehensive benefits package including a retirement savings plan

About Coeur Mining:

Coeur Mining is a growing all-North American precious metals producer with seven operations: the Las Chispas silver-gold mine and Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Mexico the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada the Kensington gold mine in Alaska the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota the Rainy River gold mine in Ontario Canada and the New Afton copper-gold mine in British Columbia addition Coeur owns the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead exploration project in British Columbia.

Coeur offers a flexible hybrid work model and a culture built on safety collaboration and real opportunities to develop your career for those who want to grow alongside a company that is doing the same.

Rainy River
Situated in beautiful northwestern Ontario 65 km northwest of Fort Frances the Rainy River mine is an open pit and underground gold and silver producing residential mine site.

The Rainy River mine located adjacent to the Ontario/Minnesota border is 65 kilometers northwest of Fort Frances Ontario and is situated half way between Winnipeg Manitoba and Thunder Bay Ontario The area is home to more than 130 species of birds and large populations of moose black bear and deer. If you enjoy outdoor activities including hunting fishing winter sports and lake country then this is an area you will love to live and work in.

Applicants who reside in Northwestern Ontario and have experience working in a cross-cultural environment coupled with knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those living in the Northwest Ontario are assets. Hiring priority will be given to qualified applicants who are beneficiaries of the Impact Benefits Agreement (IBA) and to qualified applicants residing in the Northwest Ontario communities. (Indigenous) Members must clearly identify their status on the online job application and resume if they wish to receive priority consideration.

About the Role

Schedule: Shift 14/14 12 hour days only

Position Reports To: Senior Geologist

Position Overview:

The Underground Geological Labourer supports Coeurs Geology team with a range of activities including sampling sample preparation and diamond drilling support. All work must be completed in accordance with Coeurs safety environmental operational and workplace policies and procedures.

This is a 12-month contract position with the potential for future permanent employment. Previous experience is not required as on-the-job training will be provided.

Preference will be given to candidates who reside in the Rainy River District. Please note that travel assistance and camp accommodations are not provided for this position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete diamond drill core sampling and assist with other geological sampling activities.
• Support geotechnical logging and the organization of drill core.
• Label document and prepare samples for analysis.
• Transport samples to the assay laboratory while maintaining accurate sample records.
• Enter geological and sampling information into designated databases and tracking systems.
• Assist with sample preparation and other activities in the assay lab preparation area as required.
• Move organize and store core boxes and related materials.
• Maintain clean and organized geology work areas.
• Perform other geology-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of proper sampling and sample-labelling techniques is preferred.
• Ability to read understand and follow written instructions workplace signage and established procedures.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and the ability to follow site safety requirements.
• Sound judgment and the ability to respond appropriately to changing conditions.
• Valid Canadian drivers licence.

Working Environment and Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in a mining environment and may involve exposure to noise dust uneven terrain and varying temperatures.
• Ability to perform repetitive lifting and safely move drill core boxes and other materials.
• Ability to complete physically demanding tasks throughout the shift.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment and comply with all site safety procedures.

The anticipated salary for this position will be between $ $58000 to $61000.

*Note: this employment opportunity is based on an actual current vacancy not just for future consideration.

Why Coeur

• Highly competitive base salary compensation programs and a quarterly incentive program
• Extended Health & Dental Benefit

We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. Coeur Mining does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with the Company. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by Coeur Mining will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered.

Inclusion Equal Opportunity Accessibility

Coeur Mining is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability protected veterans status Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request.

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