Grande Cache Positions

UNDERGROUND COAL MINERS

GCCC has a unique and exciting role for motivated and energetic people.

• 5 years previous underground mining experience, particularly coal mining, is an asset.
• The work involves labour and equipment operations with excellent opportunities for advancement.
•  Working knowledge of room and pillar extraction, roof bolter, shuttle car, scoop trams, continuous miner, timbering and cribbing is an asset.
• 5 years experience as a lead hand or supervisor is preferred.
• Must be willing to relocate to Grande Cache, Alberta, Canada.
• Hourly rate of pay ranges from $23.75 to $34.31 plus a $3 per hour underground premium.

In support of GCCC commitment to providing a healthy and safe workplace for its employees, the incumbent will be required to comply with the company’s pre-employment medical and drug testing policy If you meet the qualifications for this role and are interested in working with a dedicated group of professionals.

MINE MAINTENANCE FOREMAN

Reporting to the Maintenance General Foreman and working a 4 day on/4 day off schedule, the Foreman is responsible for supporting maintenance goals and objectives by directing the field and shop maintenance crews with daily maintenance, scheduling, breakdowns, repairs and major projects. 

The incumbent also assists the Maintenance G.F. with meeting and exceeding budget targets by participating in the preparation of equipment operating cost estimates, assisting with cost estimates for the tasks and projects, monitoring maintenance costs, and verifying and signing off daily contractor time, equipment and material cards. Coordination with surface mine operations and maintaining compliance with all Alberta regulations are also essential requirements of the position.

The ability to work with minimal supervision, to be flexible in responding to changing priorities, to have superior time management skills and to recognize the importance of process improvement is critical to the success of this position. 

The ideal candidate will be an Alberta or Interprovincial certified trades-person with a sound understanding of preventative and predictive maintenance in a surface mining environment, ideally with experience with Cat, Hitachi, Letourneau and Komatsu manufacturers.  Good computer skills and well developed communication skills are important. Previous leadership and maintenance planning experience is an asset.   Above all, safety awareness must be the number one priority.

MINE OPERATIONS FOREMAN

Reporting to the Mine Operations General Foreman and working a 4 day on/4 day off schedule, the Foreman will manage a labour pool & direct all mobile equipment operations to ensure efficient and effective extraction of coal and waste rock from the surface mine. The incumbent will work closely and cooperatively with Mine Maintenance personnel and have the following experience and abilities:

• Heavy equipment operating experience and mechanical aptitude
• An understanding of surface mine planning
• Scheduling and planning experience
• Be highly self-motivated and be able to positively motivate others
• Work within and develop a positive team oriented workforce
•  Ability to develop and integrate people into the team environment
• Good computer skills, particularly with the Microsoft Office Suite of programs
• Strong safety and environmental ethics

DOZER, HOE AND DRILL OPERATOR

 Grande Cache Coal Corporation has a unique and exciting role for motivated and energetic people. As we move forward in expanding our mining operations we are looking for Dozer, Hoe and Drill Operators to help us be successful in the long term operation of the Mine. This includes D10T and D10N dozers, 750 and 800 Hoes and Pit Viper and Tamrock Drills. Experience with more than one piece of equipment is required as we operate in a flexible, team oriented environment.

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UNDERGROUND MINING ENGINEER

Grande Cache Coal Corporation has a unique and exciting role for a motivated and energetic person. You will be responsible for the design, planning and scheduling of mining activity to ensure compliance is within geotechnical parameters and that Company and regulatory (HSE) standards, policies and procedures are maintained. Additional responsibilities include designing all facets of mine activity including production, waste handling, tracking day-to-day production statistics, providing engineering technical support to mine operations, liaising with government representatives, consultants and other stakeholders, conducting project work encompassing planning and mapping

The successful candidate will have a degree in Mining (B.Eng.) with eligibility for registration with APEGGA. Well developed computer skills including proficiency with AutoCAD, mine design software and with the Microsoft Office Suite of products is essential. Sound knowledge of mining and HSE regulations, mine design principles and associated operational methods (ventilation, roof support, surveying) is expected. Solid leadership, time management and communication skills are essential to the success of this position.

HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS - SURFACE MINE AND UNDERGROUND

Reporting to the Maintenance Foreman, Heavy Duty Mechanics are responsible for the repair and maintenance of some of the world's largest mobile mining equipment including graders, loaders, dozers, scoop trams and ancillary equipment. Duties include the ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, repair and maintain equipment following OEM and company procedures.

There are excellent opportuniites for trades people with Alberta or Interprovincial Tickets and are ideally suited to individuals with previous open pit mining, underground mining experience, forestry, farming or transport experience or for automotive mechanics interested in expanding their skills.

Grande Cache Coal Corporation
Attn: Human Resources Department
Box 8000
Grande Cache, AB T0E 0Y0
Fax: (780) 827-4098
Email: careers@gccoal.com

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.