Underground Mechanic Apprentice (Level 3)

About Alamos Gold Inc.: Alamos Gold is a Canadian-based gold producer with a long-term track record of creating value for all stakeholders through solid financial performance, low-cost production growth, and a company-wide commitment to social responsibility and environmental stewardship. We currently operate three mines – two in Canada and one in Mexico – and we have a strong portfolio of development stage projects, including the Lynn Lake Project and Island Gold Phase 3+ Expansion in Canada, and Puerto Del Aire Project in Mexico. Alamos also has an early-stage exploration project in Canada, the Qiqavik Gold Project. Our core values of safety, teamwork, environmental sustainability, integrity, and commitment allow our more than 1,900 dedicated team members to thrive in their careers and to create a lasting legacy that benefits all Alamos stakeholders.

About Island Gold District: Alamos Gold’s Island Gold District will become one of the largest and lowest-cost gold mines in Canada. With the two mines within the district, Island Gold and Magino employ over 900 team members who work in the underground and open pit operations and are located in northern Ontario, just east of the town of Dubreuilville, 83 kilometres northeast of Wawa. Through ongoing exploration success, Island Gold District’s Mineral Reserves and Resources have continued to grow in size and quality. Join the Island Gold District team and be a part of the long-life mining operations, as we prioritize our employee growth, high performance and a culture of safety and accountability.

Join Us in Building Your Career Underground!

Are you passionate about heavy equipment maintenance and repair? Do you thrive in a safety-focused, hands-on underground mining environment? If you are mechanically inclined, eager to learn, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, we want you on our team!

Role Overview

As an Underground Mechanic Apprentice, you will perform a full range of maintenance, repair, and service activities on heavy equipment under the supervision of a Licensed Technician. You will repair, assemble, install, maintain, and disassemble mobile machinery and equipment while supporting safe, reliable underground operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Check graders and other mining equipment for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.
• Perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs on underground equipment, including scoops, forklifts, loaders, haul trucks, excavators, and graders.
• Learn how to diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine the extent of repair required.
• Learn and understand hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components, or systems using hand and power tools.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure work meets manufacturers’ specifications.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
• Attach components and adjust new equipment.
• Perform equipment audits.
• Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Adhere to inspection procedure checklists, including audits, preventive maintenance, pre-operations, and post-operations inspections.
• Create work orders, find parts, and complete parts lists in work orders using all available resources without supervision.
• Maintain shop cleanliness, safety, and compliance.
• Repair and maintain mine equipment in compliance with workplace safety rules and regulations; work safely, proactively address safety issues, and report all safety-related concerns to the supervisor.
• Maintain detailed records of serviced vehicles and record the work in the applicable work order.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Table

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• Previous mechanical schooling, such as a pre-apprenticeship course, is preferred.
• An additional trade licence in a mechanical trade is an asset.
• A minimum of one to two years of experience working on vehicles and equipment.
• Prompt daily attendance for the assigned schedule and willingness to work alternative shifts as assigned.
• Must supply own mechanic tools.
• Mechanical ability and an interest in all types of machinery and engines, electronics, and precision equipment.
• Good diagnostic skills and the ability to think logically and keep up with changes in technology.
• Highly organized with effective communication skills and the ability to maintain detailed service records and work orders.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining effectiveness and self-control.
• Ability to cooperate with others and work toward consensual solutions that support group effectiveness.

Why Join Us?

• Build your trade skills through hands-on experience under the supervision of a Licensed Technician.
• Work with a wide range of underground mobile equipment in a safety-focused operation.
• Be part of a team guided by Alamos Gold’s values of safety, teamwork, environmental sustainability, integrity, and commitment.
• Grow your career within the long-life Island Gold District mining operations.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Working Conditions

• Willingness to work alternative shifts as assigned, with prompt daily attendance for the assigned schedule.
• Schedule: 7 days on 7 days off
• Underground mining and shop environment involving mobile heavy equipment, machinery, tools, and adherence to all workplace safety rules and regulations.

Physical Requirements

• Good vision and hearing, with the strength and stamina required to work with heavy equipment, work in cramped or awkward positions, and lift objects of various shapes weighing up to 75 lbs.

Travel & Accommodation

• Company will provide accommodations, food and travel allowance as needed.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and build your skills as part of our growing underground maintenance team!

This is an existing vacancy

Hourly Range: $38.00-$50.40CAD

The expected salary range for this role is intended to support transparency and informed decision making. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience and internal equity.

Alamos Gold Inc. may use artificial intelligence to initially screen or assess applicants for this position with respect to mandatory job requirements. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. 

 Alamos Gold Inc. (the “Company”) is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible environment for all third parties, and will provide accommodation where required, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the “Act”). The Company is committed to excellence in serving all third parties including people with disabilities and will do so by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility and meeting the requirements under the Act in a timely fashion.