UNDERGROUND DEVELOPMENT MINER (Scissordeck Bolter)
Location: Matachewan, Ontario (Young-Davidson Mine)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Schedule: 7 Days On / 7 Days Off – 10 Hour Shifts
Hourly Rate: $41.91
About the Opportunity
A Canadian-based gold producer with operations in Canada and Mexico is seeking an experienced Underground Development Miner – Scissordeck Bolter to join its operations team at the Young-Davidson Mine.
The organization has a long-term track record of creating value through strong financial performance, disciplined low-cost production growth, and a company-wide commitment to social responsibility and environmental stewardship. It operates multiple producing mines — including two in Canada and one in Mexico — and maintains a strong portfolio of development-stage and exploration projects. With more than 1,900 employees, the company’s core values of safety, teamwork, environmental sustainability, integrity, and accountability support long-term career growth and operational excellence.
Young-Davidson is a low-cost, long-life underground gold operation and one of Canada’s largest underground gold mines. Located near Matachewan, Ontario — centrally positioned between Timmins, Kirkland Lake, North Bay, and Sudbury — the mine completed a highly automated lower mine expansion in 2020, significantly increasing production capacity and generating strong operational performance. With a substantial Mineral Reserve base, the operation is positioned as a long-term growth platform within the company’s Canadian portfolio.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing underground mining team focused on safety, productivity, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Supervisor, Mine Operations, the Underground Development Miner – Scissordeck Bolter will:
– Install ground support in accordance with company standards
– Install and maintain underground services
– Load development rounds
– Prepare development faces for Jumbo operators
– Meet daily production targets
– Perform pre-operational inspections on equipment
– Operate equipment safely and efficiently
– Maintain strong housekeeping and safety standards
– Perform other duties as assigned
Equipment Exposure
Scissordeck Bolter
Qualifications
– 3–5 years underground mining experience
– Accreditation in U/G Common Core modules and specialty modules
– Strong safety focus
– Ability to work independently
– Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
– Ability to read mine plans and drawings
– Previous bolting experience preferred
Compensation & Benefits
– Hourly rate: $41.91 (Miner 2 classification)
– Development Bonus 1 eligibility (performance-based)
– Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
– Opportunities for personal and professional advancement
– Long-term career development within a leading Canadian gold producer
Working Conditions
– Underground mining environment
– 7 days on / 7 days off rotation
– 10-hour shifts
– Physically demanding role requiring strict adherence to safety standards
Eligibility
– Must meet employment eligibility requirements
– Employment subject to pre-employment medical, drug & alcohol screening, and site safety requirements
How to Apply
– Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume for confidential consideration
– Only candidates selected for next steps will be contacted
Vacancy Status
– This posting is for an existing vacancy
AI Disclosure
– We do not use artificial intelligence to screen or select applicants
