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
4x3
Expected Start Date May 2026 for 16 months

Purpose
Provide technical support to Porcupine’s Borden mine for various aspects of mine engineering as part of the Technical Services. Provide an opportunity to learn the mining process in an operational environment. Provide Engineering group assistance with exposure to a wide range of technical roles in order to give a solid base to build their careers on within Discovery Silver Corp.

Responsibilities

Promoting Safety and Sustainability

• Promote innovation and continuous improvement in safety by reviewing existing engineering designs and implementing new designs.
• Develop plans and designs for regulatory compliance and compliance to Company policies, procedures and standards.
• Promote and adhere to Company safety policies.

Exposure to Operations

• Understand the operation and limitations of (and provide technical support to) through exposure to:
• Drilling operations,
• Loading operations,
• Mucking, haulage and dumping operations,
• Overall supply of materials for the operation

Technical Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in the following engineering duties in varying capacities, aligning with the needs of PGM:
  • Surveying
  • Drill and blast design duties
  • Planning duties (short-term or mid-term)
  • Other engineering duties and projects as assigned

Training and Education

• Must be enrolled in a co-op program with a Canadian University pursuing a Mine Engineering degree
• Must be eligible for a 16 month co-op term (May 2026 - September 2027)
• Valid "G" driver's license
• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications, especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint
• Reliable and self-managing
• Good verbal and written communication, organizational and presentation skills
• Be technically competent and have a good understanding of mining.
• Familiarity with Deswik would be considered an asset (not required)

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.