Production Miner

Production Miner

Join Our Growing Team!

Discovery Silver Corp. has an exciting opportunity for a Production Miner.

A growing North America Precious Metals Company, Discovery is committed to combining high-quality gold producing assets in Canada with the world’s largest undeveloped silver deposit in Mexico.

Discovery has an experienced team, dedicated to being a highly profitable producer of gold and silver that generates superior returns, delivers substantial social-economic benefits and meets the highest environmental standards.

The Position:

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Production Miner is responsible for safely and efficiently executing production activities in an underground hard rock mining environment. The positions’ primary responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate haulage ore trucks and load-haul-dump (LHD) equipment to transport ore to designated ore passes or dump points
• Perform mucking and tramming operations to maintain a consistent ore flow
• Conduct pre-operational inspections and routine maintenance on mining equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety
• Assist with ground control activities, such as installing ground support, scaling loose rock, and ensuring workplace stability
• Perform various underground support tasks, including material handling, ventilation maintenance, and equipment relocation
• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, peers, and technical staff to ensure efficient workflow and task completion
• Support the production team with additional duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Valid Underground Hard Rock Mining Common Core certification is an asset
• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment in an underground mining environment
• At least 2 years of underground mining experience, preferably in a production role
• Licenses or certifications for operating 30-ton haulage trucks, scoop trams (LHD), rock breakers, and tractors would be considered an asset
• Ability to work in physically demanding conditions with a focus on safety and efficiency

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive total compensation package including:

• Health, 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;

Additional Information:

This posting is for an existing vacancy at Kidd Creek.

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.