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 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:

Reporting to the Vent / Survey Coordinator, the Ventilation Officer is responsible for mid/long term ventilation projects including planning and troubleshooting, testing of main fan infrastructure. Unless, otherwise directed by the Vent / Survey Coordinator, mid/long ventilation planning will be driven by the yearly metal plan. The Ventilation Officer will be expected to update the ventilation construction projects schedule in accordance to the mine plan and contribute to the overall mine targets. The Ventilation Officer is expected to complete underground ventilation surveys and inspections of all main ventilation infrastructure, to keep updated with the ventilation status of active areas, update the ventilation model on a monthly basis and respond to ventilation problems, and to conduct quality control assessments of ventilation installations. The Ventilation Officer will provide ventilation plans to the Short-Term and Mid-Term Planners and the Operations team in an accurate and timely manner. In addition, effective working relationships must be maintained with the Operations team to ensure adequate ventilation conditions are maintained in compliance with Mines Regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Promote safe working practices and complete 5-point safety cards, as well as FLRA's for non-routine hazardous tasks. 5-point safety card to be completed on every underground trip and submitted to the Vent / Survey Coordinator.
• Review Ontario Regulations on a yearly basis and compare to the Hemlo ventilation management plan annually
• Determine from the 3-month plan where ventilation installations are needed on any given mining level and ensure that vent supply stock (hard duct, silencers, VIV's, starters, fans) is maintained accordingly. Issue all necessary ventilation installation instructions in a timely manner.
• Discuss changes in ventilation systems with the Vent / Survey Coordinator, Mine Planners and Designers as early as possible to allow an effective evaluation of all possible options for effective ventilation changes.
• Compile and issue high-quality instructions and drawings for installation or repair of main ventilation infrastructure and projects, project schedules.
• Undertake frequent underground tours, either alone or with Operations Supervisors, in order to carry out ventilation inspections of active mine areas and travel ways, conduct all levels inspections and report on a 3 month basis.
• Conduct QA/QC audits of installed ventilation systems, heat stress monitoring of main mining zones and report monthly.
• Having the pressure and volume readings of primary fans used in ventilating the mine and taken at Intervals not exceeding 1 month.
• Having ventilation plans of the mine updated at intervals not exceeding 2 months, ensuring that the current ventilation and survey information is immediately available on special plans maintained for the use of rescue personnel in the event of an emergency.
• Reporting promptly to the Vent/Survey Coordinator or management representative (a) any defect or deficiency of which the ventilation officer is aware in the ventilation of the mine; and (b) any atmospheric contaminant level in a workplace at the mine that exceeds the exposer standard.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to any technician employed to assist the ventilation officer.
• Daily monitoring of mine air heating system during winter months.
• Ensure fan database is (location, operating point) updated monthly.
• Check and maintain functionality of ventilation survey instruments - send out for repair or annual calibration when required. Ensure that functioning backup instruments are available.
• Assist with training of new team members.
• Assist with updating ventilation procedures and standards.
• Updating the ventilation model and plan based on the LOM design and schedule
• Record of ventilation standard drawings for the mine (vent doors, bulkheads, and fan installations.
• Forecast fan and power requirements (at least yearly)
• Participate in incident investigations that may have a ventilation related component.
• Auditing internal ventilation or ventilation-related safety or health standards or hazard management plans.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or diploma in Mining and registered as engineer at the Province of Ontario, or Registered Certified Engineering Technologist/Technician
• Minimum of two years underground mining experience
• Experience in driving light vehicles in underground mine is an asset
• Knowledge in ventilation instrumentation and monitoring tasks is an asset
• Experience with Deswik and ventilation modelling software would be required.
• Proficient in MS office
• Proficient in Oracle system
• Excellent data entry skills
• Attention to detail
• The ability to work independently - highly self-motivated
• High level multi-tasking and organization
• Good interpersonal skills
• A team orientated approach within the workforce and the Hemlo Operations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong sense of leadership
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards

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.