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
Chapleau, Ontario

Schedule
7X7

Purpose
To organize, coordinate and direct site services including surface loading and surface maintenance activities. The incumbent is expected to apply their expertise to collaborate cross-functionally and across various levels at the site to support safe, reliable and sustainable operations of the mine facility.

Responsibilities
Health Safety and Environment

• Promote and adhere to Discovery Porcupines environmental and sustainability policies.
• Ensure Discovery’s safety initiatives are implemented and followed. These include daily huddles, 5 - point safety system, job task observations, critical control verifications, safety meetings, etc.
• Maintain positive working relationships with internal and external partners and agencies (i.e. JH&SC, Union, MOL, MOE, WSN)
• Lead by example, provide guidance and motivate people to work safely.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections, identify risks and hazards and take corrective measures.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures as required.
• Ensure crews receive training / accreditation in the jobs they are expected to perform

Managing People

• Supervise surface operations equipment operators and labourers
• Guide and coach individuals towards reaching personal and company goals. (Career development)
• Identify opportunities for improvements (training, tools, etc) and implement corrective actions when required.
• Complete performance reviews as required on all direct reports in a timely and professional manner.
• Develop action plans and follow up throughout the year.
• Utilize the progressive discipline process as required to drive accountability

Strategic Planning

• Coordinate and manage yard including contractors and material movement.
• Promote and build a positive and co-operative working relationship with all departments keeping safety, production and costs as primary elements to meet the mine plan.
• Promote safety, PM compliance, equipment availability and cost control.
• Coordinating small to medium size construction activities projects.
• Ensure the site’s cemented rockfill plant facility is operationally prepared.
• Assist with planning and implementation of support projects.

Contract Management

• Coordinate and manage contracts associated with site services.
• Leadership Requirements
• Interact with department heads, superintendents, general forepersons, supervisors and administration services and training responsible for providing direction, assigning work tasks and monitoring progress of each task.

Training and Education

• Secondary school diploma with a minimum of 5 years of mining/construction/industrial experience or post-secondary education with 2-3 years of technical or field experience.
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience 
• Valid "G" driver's license
• Supervisory common core
• Train the Trainer accreditation be an asset
• Ability to interpret site plans / maps and offer input to maintenance/construction activities.
• Have strong communication and people skills.
• Require good troubleshooting and problem solving abilities
• Project management and knowledge of SAP software is an asset

Deadline to Apply
June 04, 2026

Compensation and Benefits
Competitive total compensation package including:

• Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability, Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts, Virtual Care and Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Company contributions and matching into a Defined Contribution Pension Plan; and
• Annual total compensation of CAD$123,432 to CAD$152,475 (including annual bonus eligibility).

Additional Information

This posting is for an existing vacancy at Discovery Silver.
We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Discovery Silver welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.
Please note that we use artificial intelligence tools to screen applications and assess qualifications and selected candidates will be contacted by a human for an interview.