Graduate Rock Mechanic - Red Lake Operations

About the role

Evolution Mining is hiring a Graduate Rock Mechanic for its Red Lake Operations in Northwestern Ontario, a two-year rotational development program. You will gain hands-on experience in underground mining and rock mechanics engineering, working closely with the Geotechnical and Mine Engineering teams to support geotechnical data collection and analysis, mine planning, hazard assessment and ground control. The position is residential in Red Lake on a 5 days on / 2 days off / 4 days on / 3 days off roster (9.5-hour day).

Key responsibilities

• Help ensure compliance with the mining act and regulations on geotechnical risk, and contribute to geotechnical standards for underground mining
• Facilitate internal and external geotechnical audits and inspections
• Work with Mine Planners to optimise mine design
• Back analyse rock falls, rockbursts and failures to refine mining parameters and predict future failure modes
• Run rock sampling and testing programs, and analyse blast results to determine powder factors and initiation sequences
• Produce timely reports on geotechnical issues and give ground awareness presentations and training
• Support third-party consultant data acquisition, maintain geotechnical instrumentation and implement management plans

Required profile

• Degree in Civil, Mining, Geological or Geotechnical Engineering, or an equivalent discipline, completed in the last two years
• Ability to enrol in a professional designation
• Valid Class G driver's licence and access to a vehicle
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and proactive

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Technical skills in AI or numerical analysis
• High proficiency in Excel

What we offer

• Salary range of $77,100 to $98,000 CAD, with a bonus structure
• Relocation assistance and housing with a small rental cost
• Financial assistance for professional development and training
• Completion bonus of $3,000