Details:
Trafigura Group has an immediate need for qualified Underground Mine Surveyor at its Myra
Falls Mine on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Myra Falls Mine is an underground mine
operation located 90 km southwest of Campbell River, BC in the picturesque surroundings of
Strathcona Provincial Park. Surrounded by mountains and lakes, the trip to the mine has some
of the world’s most impressive views.
This position can work a 7X7 or 14/14 FIFO, 12 hour shifts. If you like to work with people in a
working environment to deliver results, and you enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle of Vancouver
Island’s coastal life, this could be your opportunity.
Make Myra Falls Mine your next career choice!
Responsibilities
• Apply an understanding of underground mine design and mine design software
• Manage on a daily basis the underground surveying needs for development, drilling and
construction;
• Update the mine as-built survey data and issue survey progress prints;
• Carry out pickups and estimations for period-end calculations.
• Perform period-end calculations and maintain files with results;
• Perform check surveys as required for quality control;
• Perform ventilation monitoring, rock bolt pull testing and other tasks as required;
• Carry out CMS (Cavity Monitoring System) Surveys on a routine basis;.
• Promote a high level of safety and environmental awareness amongst your team
• Manage the work required to complete required calculations in a timely manner
• Perform other duties as assigned
Employees will be required to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Myra Falls offers a competitive wage, comprehensive benefit package, Pension and Group
RRSP contributions for retirement planning.
Qualifications & Experience:
Requirements
• Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible surveying experience, underground
mining preferred;
• Diploma in Mining Engineering Technician or Surveying;
• AutoCad and Mine Design software experience a necessity;
• Deswik experience is preferred; Experience in hard rock mining will be an asset.
• Willingness to relocate to the Campbell River/Courtenay area
• Consent to a pre-employment medical examination that includes a drug & alcohol screen.