Engineer In Training

Who We Are:

Impala Canada is the owner and operator of the Lac des Iles Mine, located 90 minutes northwest of Thunder Bay, Ontario. In operation for 30 years, the LDI Mine is one of only two known pure palladium sources in North America. Palladium contributes to a cleaner global environment, with its leading use in catalytic converters that reduce harmful emissions from gas-powered and hybrid vehicles.

The LDI Mine features a unique, ore body and modern infrastructure, including underground and surface mining and milling operations. The LDI Mine is in Robinson-Superior Treaty territory, and the land on which we operate is the traditional territory of the Anishnaabeg and the Metis. As a responsible neighbour in the Thunder Bay region, Impala Canada actively partners with local organizations, programs and events focused on healthcare, education and community development to help enhance the quality of life for all.

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LDI mine is looking for motivated and ambitious individuals to join our technical services team. Reporting to the Senior Mine Engineer, you will work a 2 week on / 2 week off schedule at the Lac des Iles Mine site. The positions are for recent graduates with up to two years of experience in underground mining. The ideal candidates must possess excellent communications, analytical and organizational skills, as well as be a team player. The candidates will be enrolled in our training program which will cycle candidates through technical services, underground operations, operational excellence, and maintenance groups.

• Daily data entry and update of centric database;
• Conduct weekly ventilation surveys, gas checks, updating ventilation prints, design and provide advice on installation of doors, regulators, auxiliary fans and main mine fans;
• Assist in ground control instrument installation and collection of geotechnical data as required;
• Participation in underground development surveys, cavity monitor surveys, and surface surveys;
• Complete underground development layouts and designs;
• Complete underground production layouts and designs;

Other Duties As May Be Required

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Mining or Geological Engineering from a recognized University;
• 0 - 2 years of relevant underground mine experience;
• Good practical understanding of underground mining methods will be an advantage;
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office suites;
• Valid G Drivers license;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Whats in it for You:

The position offers a competitive remuneration package consisting of base salary, health & medical insurance, retirement savings plan and travel allowance. Meals are provided while at the mine site.

Please note, that all job offers are conditional upon successful completion of a pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please visit www.impalacanada.com for more information regarding Lac des Iles Mines Ltd. Visit careers.impalacanada.com to apply.