Geotechnical Technician
Job Summary
Make an impact at an all-North American precious metals Gold is now part of Coeur Mining. Visit learn more.
Coeur Mining attracts and hires highly skilled individuals. By joining our team you can look forward to:
- A stimulating values-based work environment
- A culture of collaboration and inclusion
- Inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders
- Career development opportunities
- A deeply rooted commitment to responsible mining health and safety and community engagement
- A competitive total compensation program
- A comprehensive benefits package including a retirement savings plan
About Coeur Mining:
Coeur Mining is a growing all-North American precious metals producer with seven operations: the Las Chispas silver-gold mine and Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Mexico the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada the Kensington gold mine in Alaska the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota the Rainy River gold mine in Ontario Canada and the New Afton copper-gold mine in British Columbia addition Coeur owns the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead exploration project in British Columbia.
Coeur offers a flexible hybrid work model and a culture built on safety collaboration and real opportunities to develop your career for those who want to grow alongside a company that is doing the same.
New Afton
Situated 10 kilometers west of Kamloops British Columbia the New Afton mine is an underground gold and copper producing site.
Kamloops is a city of 105000 people located 350 kilometers east of Vancouver. The area provides the opportunity to live and work in a vibrant community with its own university and within easy reach of world class ski resorts championship golf courses mountain biking trails popular recreational lakes and award-winning vineyards.
About the Role
Schedule: 5x2 (Mon-Fri) or 4x3 (Mon-Thu)
Position Reports To: Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Position Overview
Supports theUndergroundGeotechnical Engineering team and Mine Operations through ground support QA/QCand geotechnical field data collection to help ensure safe and effective ground control.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct QA/QC inspections of underground ground support installations includingrockbolts mesh straps shotcrete cable bolts and other support systems
- Complete ground support testing and verification activities such as pull testing shotcrete testing and other assigned QA/QC tasks
- Complete face mapping inspections and collect geological and geotechnical observations in active headings and other designated areas
- Collect and process LiDAR scans in underground headings and other designated areas
- Capture field photographs notes sketches and other field documentation to support engineering review and follow-up
- Assistwith other routine underground inspections and audits and complete associated documentation of inspection findings and changing ground conditions
- Record structural lithological groundwater and ground condition observationsin accordance withsite procedures and plans
- Record deficiencies non-conformances and key field observations and ensure they are communicated and escalated to theappropriate personnelas needed
- Prepare and deliver reports documenting ground support QA/QC results inspection findings and other assigned geotechnical activities
- Ensure field data are stored organized and documentedin accordance withsite data management standards to support data quality traceability and reliable retrieval
- Support geotechnical instrumentation programs through installation maintenance inspection and field troubleshooting activities
- Support the field implementation and follow-up of ground support trials and related geotechnical activities as assigned
Qualifications
- Mine Technician Diploma (or related diploma) or a post-secondary degree in Applied Sciences or a related technical discipline plus one year of underground mining experience;
- or a minimum of five years of underground mining experience including demonstrated experience with geotechnical inspections or rehabilitation work
- Proficiencywith computers and Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook
- Underground mining experience is preferred
- Experience with underground inspections surveyinstrumentationand/or geotechnical fieldwork is considered an asset
- Familiarity with underground ground support systems and mining methods is considered an asset
- Experiencewith 3D mining and technical software such as LeapfrogDeswik and point cloud software such asPointStudioandCloudCompareis considered an asset
- Strong observational organizational and documentation skills
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs
- Ability to work underground and perform strenuous fieldwork
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of personnel and work independently
- Valid drivers license required including experience operating a vehicle with a manual transmission.
Other Requirements
Candidates will be required to participate in a comprehensive qualification process including:
- Successful completion of pre-placement functional screen
- Provide proof of a valid Class 5 drivers license
- Demonstrate eligibility to work in Canada
- Provide confirmation of valid educational requirements
Compensation
The anticipated salary for this position will be between $80000 to $110000. A comprehensive benefits program and performance bonus plan will also be provided. This is not a camp operation and therefore the successful candidate will be required to relocate to the Kamloops area or travel and accommodation will be the responsibility of the successful applicant.
Applicants can submit their resume and cover letter until 11:59pm onSeptember 8 2026.
Inclusion Equal Opportunity Accessibility
Coeur Mining is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability protected veterans status Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request.
Additional Information
We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. Coeur Mining does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies headhunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with the Company. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by Coeur Mining will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered
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About Company
Coeur Mining, Inc. is the largest U.S.-based silver producer and a significant gold producer with five precious metals mines in the Americas employing approximately 2,100 people. Coeur produces from its wholly owned operations: the Palmarejo silver-gold mine in Mexico, the San Bartolo ... View more