Discovery is an Americas-focused precious metals company with a diversified portfolio. Our Mission is to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders by operating in a safe and responsible manner and having a positive impact on local communities.Located in and around the City of Timmins, Ontario, Porcupine has two underground and one open pit mines. A continuous operation for over 100 years that provides a great work-life balance. Employees from diverse backgrounds are empowered through engagement, involvement, and growth opportunities in the workplace.Location Timmins, OntarioSchedule 4x3Purpose Provide direction and support to the operations group to help achieve and surpass the mine’s safety and production targets and to add value to the operation. Ensure timely execution of sequence of mining activities for long hole stope, provides mine plans, drilling layouts, blast letters and monitors progress to ensure monthly forecast is achieved.ResponsibilitiesMonitor variousworkplacesregardingdrilling,loadingand blasting to ensure use of best practices.Develop plans and designs that are safe, cost effective and provide forefficient or extraction with available resources.Optimize production and minimize dilution through mine designs and mine plans.Participate in short-term planning at the departmental level, providing input on areas to increase value and optimize use of resources.Ensure timely execution of sequence of mining activities for long hole stope, long hole drilling layouts, and monitors progress to ensure monthly forecast is achieved.Provides loading layouts and blast letters for all long hole blasts & monitors drilling progress.Complete stope reconciliations to verify quality and identify opportunities for improvement.Regular site visits to long hole stope to ensure progress is as per planReport QAQC of plan versus actual for drilling, blasting and stope performanceTraining and EducationEngineering degree, Technician or Technologist Diploma in Mining Engineering (or equivalent)Competent with Deswikmine design softwareMinimum 3 years of mine operation and engineering experience.Leadership experience would be an asset, not requirement.Be technically competent and have a good understanding of U/Glongholemining.Havestrong communication and people skills.Able to impact and influence in order to gain the alignment of the operations group.Ability to effectively establish priorities and communicate these to the operations groupCompensation and BenefitsHealth, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability, Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts, Virtual Care and Employee and Family Assistance Program;Company contributions and matching into a Defined Contribution Pension Plan; andAnnual total compensation of CAD$136,518 to CAD$168,640 (including annual bonus eligibility).Deadline to Apply May 13, 2026Additional Information This posting is for an existing vacancy at Discovery Silver. We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Discovery Silver welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment. Please note that we use artificial intelligence tools to screen applications and assess qualifications and selected candidates will be contacted by a human for an interview.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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