Job Overview
Impala Canada operates the Lac des Iles Mine (LDI), producing 41% of Canada’s palladium and providing high-paying career opportunities for high-caliber individuals who want to work with modern equipment, strong leadership, and a company that invests in its people. Located just 90 minutes northwest of Thunder Bay, LDI has been in operation for 32 years and plays a vital role in producing palladium: a critical mineral essential to reducing global vehicle emissions and supporting a cleaner environment.
Our site is built on a uniquely rich ore body and is supported by advanced underground, surface, and milling infrastructure. We’re known for our proven safety record, a culture of comradery, and leaders grounded in our values: respect, care, and deliver. Competitive compensation, practical travel allowances, excellent benefits, and RSP support reflect our commitment to the people who keep this operation running.
LDI is located in Robinson-Superior Treaty territory, on the traditional lands of the Anishnaabeg and the Métis. As an active community partner in the Thunder Bay region, Impala Canada supports local organizations, education, healthcare, and development initiatives that strengthen the well-being of the region we call home.
LDI mine is looking for motivated and ambitious individuals to join our technical services team. Reporting to the Senior Mine Engineer, you will work a 2 week on / 2 week off schedule at the Lac des Iles Mine site. The positions are for recent graduates with up to two years of experience in underground mining. The ideal candidates must possess excellent communications, analytical and organizational skills, as well as be a team player. The candidates will be enrolled in our training program which will cycle candidates through technical services, underground operations, operational excellence, and maintenance groups.
Responsibilities:
Daily data entry and update of centric database;
Conduct weekly ventilation surveys, gas checks, updating ventilation prints, design and provide advice on installation of doors, regulators, auxiliary fans and main mine fans;
Assist in ground control instrument installation and collection of geotechnical data as required;
Participation in underground development surveys, cavity monitor surveys, and surface surveys;
Complete underground development layouts and designs;
Complete underground production layouts and designs;
Other duties as may be required
Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree in Mining or Geological Engineering from a recognized University;
0 - 2 years of relevant underground mine experience;
Good practical understanding of underground mining methods will be an advantage;
Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office suites;
Valid G Driver’s license;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The position offers a competitive remuneration package consisting of base salary, health & medical insurance, retirement savings plan and travel allowance. Meals are provided while at the mine site.
Please note, that all job offers are conditional upon successful completion of a pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol testing.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please visit www.impalacanada.com for more information regarding Lac des Iles Mines . Visit careers.impalacanada.com to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Do you have a degree in Mining or Geological Engineering from a recognized University ?
Work Location: In person
