Underground Miner – All Levels (Whitehorse)

About the role

The Underground Miner role supports safe and productive mining operations at the Keno Hill mine in Yukon. Positions are open to all experience levels and focus on operating a range of underground equipment to meet daily production targets.

Key responsibilities

• Operate underground equipment such as jumbo drills, bolters, scoop trams and haul trucks.
• Perform drilling, loading, priming and blasting according to engineered designs and company standards.
• Conduct pre‑operational equipment checks, basic maintenance and report any defects.
• Inspect, scale, wash down and paint the mine face; identify and mitigate hazards.
• Assess ground conditions and install ground support per the Ground Control Management Plan.
• Advance development headings, including mucking, trucking, bolting, drilling and servicing.
• Place and remove blast guards and follow all blasting procedures.
• Complete daily workplace inspections, equipment logs and safety reports.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and support inventory control.
• Promote a strong safety and environmental culture and mentor teammates.

Required profile

• Previous underground mining experience (strongly preferred).
• Commitment to safety, environmental stewardship and teamwork.
• Ability to work in an underground environment and follow detailed procedures.

Required skills

• Underground equipment operation (jumbo drill, bolter, scoop tram, haul truck).
• Drilling and blasting techniques.
• Ground support installation.
• Basic equipment maintenance and inspection.