Discovery is an Americas-focused precious metals company with a diversified portfolio. Our Mission is to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders by operating in a safe and responsible manner and having a positive impact on local communities.

Located in and around the City of Timmins, Ontario, Porcupine has two underground and one open pit mines.  A continuous operation for over 100 years that provides a great work-life balance. Employees from diverse backgrounds are empowered through engagement, involvement, and growth opportunities in the workplace.

Location
Timmins, Ontario

Schedule
5x5x4

Purpose

A track maintenance job involves inspecting, repairing, and maintaining railroad tracks to ensure their safety and efficiency. Responsibilities include replacing worn rails, ties, and ballast, clearing debris, and using hand and power tools to fix minor and major track defects. These roles often require physical labor.

• Is responsible for their health and safety as well as others.
• Will correct or report unsafe practices or conditions.
• Maintains a safe and healthy place to work.
• Make suggestions to improve any aspect of safety and correct issues wherever possible.
• Will understand and follow Discovery’s policies and procedures as outlined in the FRM handbook.
• Learns and follows the safety rules and procedures for safe performance of the job.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting and repairing: Inspect tracks to identify and report damaged or broken components like rails, ties, and spikes.
• Replacing parts: Work as part of a crew to replace worn or broken rails, ties, and spikes.
• Ballast maintenance: Spread, level, and tamp ballast (the gravel bed) around ties and rails using specialized equipment.
• Switch maintenance: Repair and maintain switches, and other track components.
• Emergency response: Work to restore tracks in response to production requirements, such as repairing damage from wear and tear.
• Equipment operation: Operate various machines and equipment for tasks like laying, maintaining, and repairing tracks.
• Safety and upkeep: Ensure a safe work area, operate equipment to standard, and maintain tools

Training and Education

• High School Diploma
• Underground Common Core Certificate
• U0011 Extend Services
• U0013 Operate Lifting Mechanism(s)
• U0014 Operate Fork Lift
• U0035 Operate Backhoe
• U0067 Perform track haulage - Operate Underground haulage train
• U0075 Install and Maintain Track systems

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

As an equal opportunity employer, Discovery is committed to diversity, inclusion and accessibility. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.