Excellent opportunity to continue your career with an established industry leader
Receive a competitive salary and a wide host of benefits
Develop yourself professionally and contribute to a growing organization!
About the Organization Lake Shore Gold (a subsidiary of Pan American Silver) is located in Timmins, Ontario. The Bell Creek Complex, located approximately 20 kilometers northeast of Timmins, consists of an underground mine and processing facility. Mineralization is associated with the Porcupine-Destor fault system within the Abitibi greenstone belt, with ore mined by narrow vein longhole stoping methods. Ore is then transported to the surface via a modern 1080m deep shaft capable of 4800tpd.
The Timmins West mine is located approximately 18 kilometers west of Timmins, Ontario, one of the world’s most prolific gold camps. Mineralization is associated with the Porcupine-Destor fault system within the Abitibi greenstone belt. The Timmins West mine is comprised of the Timmins deposit, the Thunder Creek deposit, and the 144 Gap deposit. All three deposits are interconnected by underground drifts.
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About Timmins, Ontario Timmins is a vibrant community of 45,000 residents that is a central hub for Northeastern Ontario. People can enjoy recreational activities such as camping, world-class fishing, nature, and snowmobile trails. Direct flights to Toronto are available at the local airport via multiple carriers. There are many support networks in the community including the local Timmins and District Hospital, local sports leagues for children and adults (hockey, baseball, basketball, etc.), golf courses, both cross-country and downhill ski resorts, a community pool, and many other community events that provide entertainment throughout the year - fairs, carnivals, concerts, and more!
About The Opportunity We are looking to hire a
Senior IT Systems Administrator
to join our
Timmins Operations
team in
Timmins, ON.
, on a
full-time basis.
The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 8 hrs/day or 4 on, 3 off, 10hrs/day.
Compensation:
This position offers a salary range of $100,000 - $120,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.
Vacancy Status:
This is an existing vacancy. The successful candidate may begin as soon as possible.
*Please note that this role requires relocation to the Timmins area and is not a camp-based position.*
The Senior IT Systems Administrator is responsible for the comprehensive management, design, optimization, and reliability of all server and network infrastructure supporting Timmins operations (Bell Creek, Timmins West and Exploration Offices). This role ensures the availability, security, and performance of mission‑critical technology systems that enable continuous mining, milling, and administrative operations across all sites.
As the technical authority for IT infrastructure, the Senior IT Systems Administrator leads strategic planning, implementation, and lifecycle management of enterprise systems while providing expert‑level troubleshooting and guidance.



This role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships across teams and support cross-functional collaboration.
The role works independently with minimal supervision while also collaborating closely with operations, engineering, and leadership teams to maintain operational continuity in a fast‑paced industrial environment.
This position encompasses end‑to‑end responsibility for server administration, network architecture, virtualization platforms, database systems, and application servers, along with any other duties as assigned. A comprehensive overview of job tasks will be provided.
Reporting to the IT Superintendent,
the Senior IT Systems Administrator will have the following responsibilities:
Architect, implement, and maintain all server, network, and infrastructure systems across Timmins operations
Document all aspects of all systems (SOPs and Manuals) ensuring clarity, accessibility and usability for junior technicians and cross-functional teams.
Standardizations of all IT and Systems conventions (Naming, format, deployments, Documents) to promote consistency and team alignment.
Act as the primary technical authority for IT infrastructure while clearly communicating standards, and system design
Install, configure, and support hardware and software including servers, switches, firewalls, wireless infrastructure, VoIP systems, CCTV and related technologies
Manage and optimize network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, and site‑to‑site connectivity
Oversee and maintain the virtualization environment, ensuring performance, resilience, and scalability
Administer and support database systems, application servers, and mission‑critical operational systems
Design and maintain high‑availability, backup, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity controls
Monitor system performance, capacity, and health; proactively communicate risks and bottlenecks while providing solutions to relevant teams
Lead infrastructure‑related projects, upgrades, and technology refresh initiatives ensuring effective coordination and communication across departments
Provide advanced troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis for complex infrastructure issues and outages
Set up and manage user accounts, access controls, servers, and workstations as required
Support, mentor and guide IT staff and vendors, fostering a collaborative and respectful working workplace
Maintain clear, up-to-date documentation, standards, and system diagrams for all infrastructure components
Perform and oversee backup and recovery procedures, validating data integrity and restore capability
Ensure systems align with operational, safety, and security requirements of mining and milling environments




Maintain inventory and lifecycle tracking for infrastructure assets and consumables
Continually developing skills and knowledge to remain current with evolving technologies and best practices
Provide technical assistance for IT and operational projects as required
Perform other duties as assigned from time to time
Collaborate closely with IT Technical teams at Corporate ensuring alignment, transparency and effective communication
Ability to follow and promote IT Technical Controls (SOX, SOC1 and SOC2, iso27001, etc)
More About You While our ideal candidate has the following qualifications, we welcome applicants who may not meet every criterion to apply.
The following will be critical to successfully performing this role:
A Diploma/Degree from a recognized technical program in Computer Systems, Information Technology, or related field preferred
Applicable IT Certifications
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure roles, with senior‑level responsibilities preferred
Demonstrated expertise in:
Server administration (physical and virtual)
Windows AD, MS Entra ID, MS Intune and Autopilot, Azure Infrastructure Products, AWS
Linux administration such as RedHat, Ubuntu, Kali Linux
Network architecture and configuration
FS, Cisco, Unifi, Fortinet
Virtualization platforms
VMWare, Proxmox
Enterprise backup and disaster recovery
Druva
Cybersecurity fundamentals
Experience supporting industrial, operational, or mission‑critical environments is a strong asset
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work independently and as a team player
Proven ability to manage priorities and respond effectively in high‑availability environments
Overall, you are a motivated team player who demonstrates compliance with all health and safety regulations.
About The Benefits
In return for your hard work and dedication you can expect to receive a
competitive annual salary
, as well as the following benefits:
Mine Performance Plan Incentive (bonus)
Relocation Assistance available for eligible positions
Flexible Work Schedules
Company-paid extended medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits
Wellness Spending Account
Health Care Spending Account
Company-paid pension plan with 8% company contribution
Basic life/accidental life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care via Dialogue
Competitive Paid Vacation Entitlements
Paid pregnancy and parental leave
Lake Shore Gold is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and we believe that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and all aspects of employment including the decision to hire or promote will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirements. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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