Operator Bolter

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. 

About the role

The role of the Operator Bolter is to provide ground support through installation of cable/multiple bolts and mesh combinations. You will be responsible for successfully completing all required training and demonstrating your capability to competently perform all required tasks in a safe manner at Red Lake Mine.

Key result areas in this role include:

• Perform duties with skills acquired as Miner 2, 3, 4, and 5.
• Train and successfully demonstrate ability to operate and obtain required licensing (i.e. utility vehicle, cable bolter, MacLean bolter).
• Perform tasks as directed under the direction of supervisor.
• Consistently work in a safe and conscientious manner.
• Comply with all safety procedures.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Observe experienced workers to gain and increase knowledge of methods, procedures, and performance standards.
• Report any unsafe conditions to your supervisor.
• Work in a healthy work environment with full support, cooperation and commitment to satisfy our operation’s goal of being accident-free.
• Comply with federal and provincial acts and regulations, and legal requirements.
• Adhere to all relevant corporate policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About you

As the Operator Bolter, you will have a Grade 12 Highschool Diploma or GED, and you will have completed all relevant Common Core training modules.

It is also important that you have/ can demonstrate:     

• Ability to demonstrate competence to perform all skills acquired as Bolter Operator
• Demonstrated ability of mining techniques, operating Maclean bolter or Cable bolter, and installation of ground support.
• Operating cable bolter and mixing cement to cement cable into drilled holes.
• Must be competent in reading mining prints and shooting lines Able to competently perform all skills progressively acquired to the level of Miner 2
• Able to lead in a production heading.
• Good physical fitness with the ability to work in an underground environment.
• Competent communication abilities
• Contribute to overall success of the team.
• Flexible, and willing to work on a rotational shiftwork basis.
• Hard working and conscientious
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work and interact with others.
• Willing and able to follow instructions.
• Self-motivated
• Willing to share knowledge and experienced with others.
• Able to work effectively alone and in a team environment.
• Flexible team player

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. 

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. 

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 jeannette.dupasquier@evolutionmining.com