Wabush Mines has immediate openings at the site of its open pit and ore dressing complex in Wabush, Labrador, for the following:
Mechanical Coordinator (Concentrator)
Reporting to the Section Manager, Concentrator Maintenance, you will coordinate a team assigned to the maintenance of all production equipment associated with a concentrator such as conveyors, crushers, grinding mills, pumps, etc.
You are a graduate mechanical Technologist or a tradesperson with interprovincial status, and have a strong maintenance background and previous supervisory experience.
Mechanical Engineer
Reporting to the Area Manager, Technical Services, you will provide mechanical engineering support and serve as a technical resource person for the primary processes (mining and concentrating) at Scully Mine.
Your specific responsibilities will include managing mechanical engineering projects, evaluating mechanical equipment malfunctions, directing and coordinating work of engineering consultants and contractors, as well as providing technical guidance and assistance with troubleshooting.
You are a graduate Mechanical Engineer with a minimum of five years of experience.
For both positions, candidates possessing an equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered.
We offer an attractive salary and generous benefits package, including low-cost housing, a northern allowance, subsidized vacation travel, four weeks of vacation after three years of service, company-paid group insurance and a contributory pension plan.
Wabush and Labrador City are neighboring towns forming a modern community of 15,000 inhabitants and offering a full range of services and exceptional recreational facilities.
Interested candidates are invited to forward a detailed resume without delay, indicating the position of interest, to:
Supervisor, Recruiting & Human Resources Department
Wabush Mines
P.O. Box 878
Sept-les, Quebec
G4R 4L4
Fax: (418) 964-3075
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Chief Geologist
GE4, Manitoba Energy and Mines, Winnipeg, Competition No: 23036. Salary: $52,674 to $67,659. Closing Date; January 22, 1999.
The mission of Manitoba Energy and Mines is to foster investment in the sustainable development of our mineral, petroleum and energy resources, and to promote wise land management. To assist in achieving the objective, the Department is seeking an individual to fill the position of Chief Geologist of the Sedimentary and Industrial Minerals Section.
Qualifications: Doctoral degree in geology or a related earth science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Extensive experience in geoscientific investigation related to industrial minerals, sedimentary geology of the Williston Basin and/or quaternary geology and geochemistry. Proven record of fostering and maintaining a collaborative work environment including cooperation with industry clients, other government agencies and universities. Extensive project, financial and human resources management experience. Strong communications and organizational skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships. Good computer skills are required. Must be willing to travel.
Duties: The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating and directing field programs; maintaining consultation with client groups including private sector as well as other provincial, federal and municipal agencies; managing field support programs, including sample preparation laboratories and drilling operations; preparation of multi-year strategic plans and annual workplans and budgets; overseeing the timely publication of field mapping and sample collection programs; management of allocated financial and staff resources; and participation in policy development for the Department.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Apply in writing to: Manitoba Energy and Mines, Human Resources Services, 500 – 326 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0S5, Fax: (204) 948-3382.
Boliden Limited is engaged in the mining, processing and sale of metals and mineral products, principally zinc, copper and gold, with mining and milling operations in Sweden, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Chile and Canada with smelting and refining operations in Sweden and Norway. An immediate vacancy exists at our Myra Falls Operations for a:
Rock Mechanics Engineer
Vancouver Island
The successful candidate will be a Rock Mechanics Engineer with a t least 10 years relevant experience. Excellent communication skills are required, as well as a demonstrated ability to develop and implement new geotechnical programs.
This position will interact closely with fellow mining professionals and the general workforce at the Myra falls operation, as well as the Boliden Research and Development group. The rock mechanics engineer will create and deliver new and advanced rock mechanics programs which integrate international ground control methods and technologies.
Reporting to the Chief Geologist, the rock mechanics engineer will work independently in administering the day to day operations of existing geotechnical programs and develop the relevant technologies to evaluate new producing areas and mining methods. The position will be responsible for determining the effect of rock behavior in compensation to mining activities and propose the necessary ground reinforcement to facilitate safe and efficient underground operation.
Boliden offers relocation assistance and an attractive salary and benefits package in a most desirable West Coast location.
Interested, qualified candidates should forward their resume to:
Human Resources Department
Boliden Westmin (Canada) Limited
Myra Falls Operations
P.O. Box 8000
Campbell River, B.C. V9W 5E2
Fax: (250) 287-2093
We thank all those who apply, however only those under consideration will be contacted.
HARMONY GOLD (CANADA) INC.
BISSET, MANITOBA
Harmony Gold (Canada) Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Harmony Gold Mining Company Ltd. (South Africa). We have a requirement for the following personnel:
Mine Accountant or Assistant Mine Accountant
Reporting to the Financial Controller, responsibilities will include cost and financial accounting to trial balance, financial statements and other related duties. Computer literacy is a must with a high level of exposure to Accpacc and MS — Excel.
The successful candidate will possess an accounting designation or equivalent experience, preferably in a mining environment.
Bissett is a 250 kilometer drive northeast of Winnipeg on the shore of Rice Lake, central to much of Manitoba’s Parkland, offering abundant outdoor recreation opportunity.
Please fax resumes: 204-277-5552
HOMESTAKE CANADA INC.
ESKAY CREEK MINE
The Eskay Creek gold and silver mine is one of the highest grade ore-bodies discovered in North America this century. It is located approximately 51 air miles north of Stewart, British Columbia. The mine is a fly-in operation with a 2 week-in, 2-week out shift rotation. Eskay Creek is owned and operated by Homestake Canada Inc., a wholly subsidiary of Homestake Mining Company. Homestake is one of the largest gold producers in the world with operations in the United States, South America, Australia, and Canada.
Eskay Creek mine has an immediate opening for a
Metallurgist
Function: To provide technical
support to the operating team by monitoring and evaluating the metallurgical process and conducting metallurgical test programs.
Responsibilities: Responsible for conducting, analysing and reporting on laboratory metallurical test programs, monitoring the metallurgical performance of a 165 tpd gravity/flotation circuit and recommending circuit improvements to achieve maximum throughput and recoveries.
Qualifications:
- B.S. degree in metallurgical engineering or chemical engineering.
- Minimum of five years experience.
- Experience with flotation and gravity gold recovery circuits preferred.
- Good written and verbal communications skills.
- Team oriented approach to workplace.
Homestake Canada offer a comprehensive salary and benefit package.
Please apply by January 28, 1999 with your cover letter and resume to:
Mill Superintendent
Eskay Creek Mine
P.O. Box 3908
Smithers, B.C.
V0J 2N0
Fax: (604) 515-5241
Financial Controller
A dynamic successful group of seven public mine exploration companies with a sound technical record has an immediate opening for a hands-on Controller, reporting directly to the CFO. All financial, securities and project reporting is handled from the Vancouver, BC head office, for the current projects located in BC, Nevada, and Mexico.
Proficiency and qualifications:
- Hands on team player with a high capacity to produce deliverables on a timely basis.
- Strong interpersonal and report writing skills.
- Financial statements and reports – quarterlies, annuals.
- Exploration and joint venture project accounting and reports.
- BCSC, OSC and SEC regulatory reporting – AIF, IC, F61, 20F, Prospectus, Offering Memorandums.
- Accpac, Sun Systems, Excel and Word.
- CA, CMA, or CGA degree with a minimum of 5 years mine exploration accounting experience.
Send resume to:
Hunter Dickinson Inc.
1020-800 West Pender Street
Vancouver, BC
Canada V6C 2V6
Fax: 604-684-8092
Email: jeffreym@hdgold.com
Compaia Minera Antamina S.A.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR WELL QUALIFIED PEOPLE TO DEVELOP THE WORLD’S LARGEST COPPER/ZINC MINE.
The shareholders of Compaia Minera Antamina (CMA) are three of the world’s foremost mining companies. Rio Algom Limited and Noranda Inc. each have a 37.5% interest in the company. The remaining 25% is owned by Teck Corporation.
The Antamina copper – zinc deposit is located in the Peruvian Andes about 400 kilometers north east of Lima at an altitude of about 4,300 metres. Antamina, is scheduled to reach its full production of 600 million pounds of copper and 360 million pounds of zinc by 2002.
CMA requires qualified site management to work at this world class mine. Applicants to all positions must have experience in open-pit mining gained in North America and abroad. The ability to communicate in Spanish as well as English is an asset.
Mine Operations Superintendent
Responsible for directing all mining operations to achieve production goals in a safe, cost effective and environmentally sound manner. A strong technical background, coupled with supervisory experience at an operating property is essential.
Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree in Mining or Geological Engineering with a minimum of ten years progressively responsible supervisory experience required.
Mine Engineering Superintendent
Accountable for developing and implementing short and long range planning and operations control through surveying, drill and blast design and statistical data analysis. An appreciation for ore control and support of pit productivity is essential, as well as an understanding of geostatistical methods and principles.
Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering with at least ten years experience in open pit mining required.
Mine Geological Superintendent
Responsible for overseeing and directing all geological work associated with grade control, geologic mapping and interpretation, exploration drilling, geological model updating and property geotechnical requirements.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Geological Engineering with at least 10 years large scale open pit operation experience. Skarn deposit work a distinct advantage. Must be proficient in computerized geology/mine planning systems.
Senior Mine Foreman
Responsible for directing all mining operations on the assigned shift to achieve production goals in safe, cost effective and environmentally sound manner. Guidance and training of subordinate supervisory staff will be an important element of this job.
Qualifications:
Mining engineering or technological degree with at a least ten years of progressive supervisory experience.
Senior Mine Planning Engineer
Responsible for co-ordinating and administering all mine engineering functions. Extensive background in selective ore control techniques required.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geology or the equivalent is required with at least 10 years experience at progressively increasing levels of responsibility.
Senior Mine Geologist
Responsible for all geological mapping and for providing geological information and support for engineering, mine and mill operations.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in geological engineering with seven to ten years open pit operations experience. Proficiency in computerized geology/mine planning necessary.
Positions will be based in the town of Huarcz, located 5 hours from the minesite and 7 hours from Lima. An attractive expatriate package will be provided.
Qualified applicants are asked to direct their resumes to:
Compa-ia Minera Antamina, Av. La Floresta 497 – 4th Piso, Urb. Chacarilla – San Borja, Lima 41 – Peru,
fax, (51-1) 372-6317, e-mail: stewart@antamina.com.
The Northern Miner
Volume 84, Number 47
January 18-24, 1999
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