Development Miner (Jumbo Operator)

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Kidd Operations

Timmins, Ontario, Canada

Job ID

25-52

Closing date

30/08/2025

Last Updated

16/08/2025

Position Overview

Reporting to the Drilling & Development Supervisor, the Development Miner is primarily responsible for the safe and efficient operation of our Jumbo rig, ensuring meticulous preparation of faces for blasting in strict adherence to Kidd Operations’ standard operating procedures. The Development Miner will employ best practices to mitigate risks and maintain a safe working environment while executing drilling and development tasks.

Responsibilities

Operating the Jumbo for drilling, loading, and blasting drift/ramp rounds, ensuring precision and safety

Preparing faces and conducting associated services to facilitate efficient mining operations

Installing ground control support systems, including rock bolts, rebar, Swellex, and screen, to maintain safety standards

Utilizing mechanized bolting platforms, staging equipment, scissor lifts, or muck piles as required

Loading, hauling, dumping, and leveling muck as necessary to support ongoing operations

Assisting with additional duties, including haulage truck operation and stope mucking when needed

Qualifications

Full Underground Hard Rock Mining Common Core certification

A minimum of 2 years of underground mining experience, with a strong emphasis on Jumbo operation

Ability to work at depth in warm conditions

Valid development licenses, including Mechanized Bolter, Emulsion Loader, and Jumbo

Experience with equipment such as scooptrams, tractors, pipe and vent installation, and underground service vehicles is an asset

Schedule: 7 days on, followed by 7 days off with 11-hour rotating day and night shifts(Kidd Operations reserves the right to modify working schedules as necessary, in accordance with applicable notice requirements and labor regulations.)

We offer a competitive wage and bonus plan complemented by a comprehensive range of benefits. Candidates must ensure that progressive, sustainable improvements within the department are consistent with business objectives and our health, safety, environmental and community policies.

Kidd Operations is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to protecting the privacy of personal information. Information will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only. We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation is available through our Recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Company: Kidd Operations, a Glencore Company