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
4X3

Purpose
Provides surveying and all required engineering control in the field to direct all facets of the surface mining operations.
Responsibilities

Promoting Safety and Sustainability
Promote innovation and continuous improvement in safety by reviewing existing engineering designs and new designs.
Review plans and designs for regulatory compliance and compliance to Company policies, procedures and standards.
Promote and adhere to Company environmental and sustainability policies.
Marking up hazards in the pit (ie: restricted and cautionary areas, raises, subsidences)
Surveying

• Laying out production drill patterns, cable bolting patterns, raises, restricted areas, dig to limits, ore boundaries, dump limits
• Picking up all drilled production and cable bolting holes, toe limits, wall limits, subsidence and stability failures.
• Checking pick-ups with compliance with design
• Grading floor elevations in the pit and on stockpiles and dumps,
• Guiding the building of new ramps and roads.
• Daily updating hole pickups and lay outs.
• Layout geotechnical holes, exploration drill holes, fencing limits

Assisting with wall stability

• Checking prism database for abnormalities
• Observing for any wall instabilities.

Training and Education

• Diploma in mining technology or other technical diploma with relevant experience.
• Valid "G" driver's license
• 3-5 years’ experience in an open pit environment, with previous Surveying experience.
• Strong communication and interaction skills.
• Advanced skills in AutoCAD, Deswik and/or Vulcan.
• Ability to organize workloads and modify priorities in a loosely-structured, fast-paced continuous production environment.
• Interest in drawing together different experiences and several disciplines to produce smart solutions to unique challenges.
• Interest in ongoing personal and professional development.

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$102,946 to CAD$127,169 (including annual bonus eligibility).

Deadline to Apply
May 26, 2026

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.