Lead Hand Shaft

Lead Hand Shaft

About us

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 and Development program
• Study assistance
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Health and Dental Packages
• Access to Evolution Recreation Centre (swimming pool and weight room).

About the role

The Lead Hand Shaft offers an exceptional opportunity to lead and oversee the operation, maintenance, and repairs of all shafts at RLO. “This role is to recruit for an existing vacancy”.

The position will be on a 7/7 (12 – hour day) roster and although residential is preferred, we are open to FIFO or DIDO arrangements.

We offer a competitive salary, bonus structure and future growth. The compensation range for this role is $115,000 to $150,000 CAD.

Key result areas in this role include:

• Lead team members to safely maintain and operate all shafts onsite.
• Track and monitor daily hoist tonnages.
• Chair safety and production meetings.
• Strive to meet daily, weekly and monthly production targets.
• Assist and lead the development of daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly maintenance and inspection schedules for each shaft.
• Collaborate with others and network with other departments.
• Ensure workplaces operate within a safe environment.
• Read and monitor shaft and hoist logbooks daily; and address any  issues accordingly.
• Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS), R.R.O. 1990, Regulation 854, Mines and Mining Plants, including regulations for underground mining, hoisting, surface operations and mine process plants.

• Actively report and investigate safety incidents.
• Review and evaluate employee performance and provide coaching as required.
• Comply with federal and provincial acts and regulations, and legal requirements.
• Adhere to all relevant group policies, standards, and site procedures.
• Effectively share best practices with your peers across the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About you

As the Lead Hand Shaft, you will hold 5 years of shaft experience and have strong knowledge of shafts and hoisting plant and experience working at heights. It is also important that you have/ can demonstrate:       

• Demonstrated leadership and managing a team
• Solid background and understanding of shafts and hoists
• Strong understanding of various mining methods and procedures
• Familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations for Mines and Mining Plants and familiar with the underground mining environment
• Contributes to the overall team success

Closing date: September 15, 2026

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. 

To find out more about us and Red Lake, click here https://joinus.evolutionmining.com/   

We thank you for taking the time to submit your application. For more information, please contact Tabitha.Raley@evolutionmining.com