Electrician

From humble beginnings in 2010, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you’ll have a bright future with us.

About Red Lake

Evolution’s star is rising in Red Lake.

At Red Lake, our people have many career and growth opportunities and a bright future. With three underground mines and two processing plants all within the one site, Red Lake is one of the highest-grade gold deposits in Canada. The operational diversity and complexity at Red Lake, along with outstanding exploration potential, opens the door to many career possibilities and highlights working with us. Located in Northwestern Ontario, we encourage our people to live local in the stunning community of Red Lake, where you can enjoy the outdoor lifestyle and adventures the region is renowned for. It’s very special that our town and operations are all close by, so it really does feel like one big community.

Your Benefits

At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future.

Your benefits include:

• Relocation assistance
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Bonus’ including short-term incentives
• Employee referral bonuses
• Recognition program
• Study assistance
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Health and Dental Packages
• Free access to Evolution Recreation Centre (swimming pool and weight room).

About the role

The Electrician role offers the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skill set in a diverse work environment. You will be responsible for the safe installation, repair and maintenance of electrical infrastructure across our surface operations. You will work with a vast range of electrical infrastructure inlcuding, substations, processing mills, hoists, distribution systems, communication and monitoring systems.

The roster will be 7 days on and 7 days off, 12 hour shifts and is a local residential role. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assemble, install, test and maintain electrical systems and components of machinery and equipment
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment of repair, and to ensure compliance with codes
• Maintain electrical prints and documentation 
• Assist in the training of apprentices and procedures and demonstrate safe electrical practices 
• Provide expertise and suggestions on project improvements
• Partake in training sessions to keep up to date with equipment and infrastructure on site
• Comply with federal and provincial acts and regulations 
• Work with a 115kV mine owned power line and substation
• Maintain seven (7) 44kV surface distribution substations 
• Support two (2) operating processing mills with advanced automation and instrumentation 
• Service thee (3) active headframes and seven (7) mine hoists
• Work with fiber optics, radio, seismic and other communication systems
• Assist with other duties as required.

About you

As an Electrician, you will possess a valid Journeyperson Electrician Interprovincial Red Seal Certificate. You will have a post-secondary qualification in an electricity-related program or have acquired qualifications of the trade by progressively advancing through an apprenticeship program in order to become certified. 

It is also important that you have/can demonstrate:

• Certified in Standard First Aid and CPR
• Solid comprehension and ability to comprehend and read technical drawings
• Well-developed ability to comprehend and interpret electrical operations and manuals 
• Sound understanding of code books and electrical regulations 
• Good working knowledge of computerised maintenance systems 
• Highly safety oriented 
• Excellent organisation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to work on a rotational shiftwork basis
• Ability to work effectively alone and in a team environment.

At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter.

Deadline: 20 April 2025

Other Important Details

As a condition of employment, successful applicants must complete satisfactory pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to Background Checks, Pre-Employment medical, Employment Verification, Education Verification and mandatory drug and alcohol testing.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you are an internal candidate, please inform your current supervisor if you are applying for this role once you have submitted your application. 

We thank you for taking the time to submit your application. For more information, please contact Susana.Taufaao@evolutionmining.com and to find out more about us and Red Lake, click here https://joinus.evolutionmining.com/