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About Alamos Gold Inc.: Alamos Gold is a Canadian-based gold producer with a long-term track record of creating value for all stakeholders through solid financial performance, low-cost production growth, and a company-wide commitment to social responsibility and environmental stewardship. We currently operate three mines – two in Canada and one in Mexico – and we have a strong portfolio of development stage projects, including the Lynn Lake Project and Island Gold Phase 3+ Expansion in Canada, and Puerto Del Aire Project in Mexico. Alamos also has an early-stage exploration project in Canada, the Qiqavik Gold Project. Our core values of safety, teamwork, environmental sustainability, integrity, and commitment allow our more than 1,900 dedicated team members to thrive in their careers and to create a lasting legacy that benefits all Alamos stakeholders.

About Island Gold District: Alamos Gold’s Island Gold District will become one of the largest and lowest-cost gold mines in Canada. With the two mines within the district, Island Gold and Magino employ over 900 team members who work in the underground and open pit operations and are located in northern Ontario, just east of the town of Dubreuilville, 83 kilometres northeast of Wawa. Through ongoing exploration success, Island Gold District’s Mineral Reserves and Resources have continued to grow in size and quality. Join the Island Gold District team and be a part of the long-life mining operations, as we prioritize our employee growth, high performance and a culture of safety and accountability.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Calculate quantities of materials needed and safely fuse metals using prescribed welding applications and techniques.
• Read procedures and prints as part of the diagnostic process, layout work.
• Conduct inspections on mobile equipment (i.e shovel, loader and excavator buckets, dozer, blades as well as rock truck bodies), diagnose, repair and maintain as needed.
• Perform quality maintenance work as directed by the supervisor.
• Strict adherence to all health, safety and environmental requirements and commitment to the continued improvement of OHSE.
• Collaborate with other departments, tradespeople and contractors to provide innovative solutions.
• Support maintenance personnel and perform other duties as may be assigned.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:

• Valid Red Seal Welder certification, previous experience in maintenance of mobile mine equipment
• Valid Ontario driver’s licence.
• CWB, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW preferred.
• Capable of reading engineering drawings and CWB requirements for modifications.
• Solid knowledge of various types of equipment involved with different welding techniques.
• Ability to recognize defective welds; know the cause and proper procedure for repair.
• Working knowledge of the required codes and mathematic calculations pertaining to the welding trade.
• Be familiar with the work of other trades people in affiliated trades.

Working Conditions:

Must be comfortable working outdoors in various weather and conditions. The ideal candidate for the role will work a rotation of 14 days on and 14 days off (12 hour shifts). Pay or shift range: $45.60 CAD to $70.68 CAD

Physical requirements:

This is a physically demanding job where the incumbent is required to stand for extended periods of time, lift heavy objects on a regular basis, do repetitive tasks with few breaks, and so forth.

Ready to make a lasting impact? Apply today and help us continue building a culture of excellence, engagement, and growth!

This is an existing vacancy.

The expected salary range for this role is intended to support transparency and informed decision making. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience and internal equity.

Alamos Gold Inc. may use artificial intelligence to initially screen or assess applicants for this position with respect to mandatory job requirements.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Alamos Gold Inc. (the “Company”) is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible environment for all third parties, and will provide accommodation where required, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the “Act”). The Company is committed to excellence in serving all third parties including people with disabilities and will do so by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility and meeting the requirements under the Act in a timely fashion.

Experience

Required

• Capable of reading engineering drawings and CWB requirements for modifications.
• Solid knowledge of various types of equipment involved with different welding techniques.

Preferred

• CWB, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW preferred.