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Temporary Welder

Employer
Barrick Gold
Location
Hemlo, Ontario, Canada
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Oct 22, 2020

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Category
Trade & Skilled
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
About Barrick & Hemlo

Barrick is the gold industry leader with a vision of wealth generation through responsible mining; wealth for our owners, our people, and the countries and communities with which we partner. Our objective is to maintain and grow industry-leading margins, driven by innovation and our digital transformation; managing our portfolio and allocating capital with discipline and rigor; and leveraging our distinctive partnership culture as a competitive advantage. We aim to cultivate a high-performance culture defined by the following principles: a deep commitment to partnership, consistent execution, operational excellence, disciplined capital allocation, and continual self-improvement. We are obsessed with talent, and seek out fresh perspectives and challenging ourselves to think differently as we transform Barrick into a leading 21st century company.

Situated near the beautiful shores of Lake Superior in north western Ontario, 350 km east of Thunder Bay, we have an underground/open pit; residential mine site.
This rugged and beautiful area is an outdoor paradise - home to dozens of species of birds and animals as well as moose, black bear and deer. If you enjoy outdoor activities including enjoying lake country/cottages, camping, boating, beaches, golf, downhill skiing, hiking, hunting and fishing, as well as sledding, snowshoeing, x-country skiing in the winter; you'll want to explore opportunities at Barrick-Hemlo.

With two communities in close proximity, both Marathon and Manitouwadge have all the amenities you'll require and is regarded as a wonderful place to raise a family, with affordable costs of living and a terrific quality of life.

Position Description:

Accountable for maintaining equipment in good working order, ensure work is performed safely and effectively.

Responsibilities:

  • Familiar with mobile & fixed equipment on surface & u/g.
  • Familiar with M.I.G, Gas, Brazing, Arc Air, Flame Cutting, Stick, Wire Feed Welding, Plasma and Plasma Arc.
  • Ability to do layouts and fabrications
  • Performing duties in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Machine Shop experience an asset.
    • Comfortable working in a u/g & open pit environment.
    • Comfortable working in confined spaces, (chutes, feeders, rock boxes, etc)
    • Weekend and shift work required.

Qualifications:

  • Dedication to safety measures and best practices required.
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team required.
  • Certified Welder
  • CWB W47.1 All Position welding equivalency*
  • Must supply own tools as required
  • Grade 12 or equivalent required
  • Experience with mining equipment preferred.
  • Will be required to work in both the Underground and Surface environment
  • Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job required.
  • Enthusiasm and proactive attitude.
  • Journeyman status preferred

What we can Offer You
  • A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses benefits, and stock purchase plans where applicable
  • Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
  • An Opportunity to transform Traditional Mining into the future of Digital Mining
  • Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless
  • Access to a variety of career opportunities across Barrick locations
  • Barrick is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.


Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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