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About the Organization Lake Shore Gold, a subsidiary of Pan American Silver, is located in Timmins, Ontario. 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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We are looking to hire a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Bell Creek Mine team in Timmins, ON. , on a full-time basis. The schedule for this position is 4 on, 3 off, 10hrs/day.
Compensation: This position offers a base salary range of $85,000 – $100,000 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 role of Geotechnical Engineer will be to work closely with the Engineering and Operational Teams on site to provide and implement sound engineering and rock mechanics principles that will ensure stability of stopes and excavations with minimal dilution and ground failure.
Reporting to the Senior Engineer , the Geotechnical Engineer will have the following responsibilities:
Conduct routine inspections of all underground areas to evaluate geotechnical conditions
Investigate all incidents of ground falls or hazardous ground conditions and provide operations management with acceptable remediation or rehabilitation requirements
Maintain and update geotechnical documentation, including the Ground Control Management Plan (GCMP), Seismic Risk Management Plan (SRMP), Backfill Management Plan (BMP), associated ground support standards, operating procedures, and quality control programs.
Operate and maintain the mine microseismic monitoring system, including database management, seismic interpretation, hazard identification, and communication of significant seismic events or instability risks.
Complete numerical modeling assessments of existing and future mine designs to assess global geotechnical stability and hazards




Design and install geotechnical instrumentation, as required, to monitor stress changes/ground movements
Use monitoring data to alert operations and management to potential hazardous conditions and to calibrate geotechnical models
Work closely with the planning engineers to review and approve all development and stope extraction plans
Provide input to the daily, weekly, monthly and long-term planning processes
In consultation with the Engineering and Operational Teams, plan alternative methods of ore extraction, stope access and mining sequence, detailing the benefits and issues with each approach and provide recommendations
Work closely with the Engineering and Operational Teams to provide guidance on ground support, backfill and shotcrete requirements; this will include providing technical assistance for the purposes of quality control and quality assurance in these areas
Assist with underground mining studies, as necessary
Participate actively in training programs, personal improvement, and job improvement initiatives
Continually develop the ability, knowledge and skills necessary to keep up with the changing methods and technology in the job
Perform other duties as requested
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:
Must possess accreditation as a fully qualified Professional Mining or Geological Engineer in good standing and a minimum of 2 years of related work experience in an underground environment
Ability to function with minimal supervision
Strong computer skills are required. Excellent skills are required in the use of design programs, such as, Deswik, Map3D and other geotechnical software.
Experience in implementing and maintaining a seismic monitoring system will be considered an asset
Excellent organizational and time management skills are required. The ability to relate to both operations and engineering in a team approach is essential to success and 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)
Sign-On Bonus for eligible positions
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
About Us Lake Shore Gold is located in Timmins, Ontario, a vibrant community of 45,000 residents that is a central hub for Northeastern Ontario. In Timmins, 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, etc.).
The Bell Creek Complex, located approximately 20 kilometers northeast of Timmins, Ontario, 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 surface via a modern one thousand eighty metre deep shaft capable of forty-eight hundred tonnes per day.
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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📌 Geotechnical Engineer (Ontario)
🏢 Pan American Silver
📍 Ontario