Lithium jobs in Canada

**Accommodations Provided **

Accommodations will be provided by the company, candidates are responsible for transportation to and from the accommodation site. The accommodations are bedrooms at Wilderness Edge in Pinawa with some private and some shared bathrooms as well as access to a shared, unstaffed kitchen where employees can store their items and prepare their meals.

Company Overview

Tantalum Mining Corporation of Canada Limited (TANCO) is a Canadian mining operation with a long history of producing critical minerals including cesium, tantalum, and lithium. As part of Sinomine Resource Group, we are committed to safe, responsible mining and supporting critical mineral supply chains essential to industrial and battery materials.

Summary

We are seeking a reliable Miner 3 - Underground Scoop Operator - Miner 3 to support production and development for our growing team. This role is essential in maintaining efficient mucking, material handling, and overall underground productivity.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a site that is actively ramping up production, offering steady work and competitive pay.

• Wage - $40.37/hr
• Accommodations provided - must have own transportation to and from accommodation site.
• Production Bonus
• Overtime Premiums: $80.74 /hr for OT call ins (2x wage)
• $70.65/hr for OT that's scheduled (1.75x wage)
• Week on/Week off rotation
• 10% Company pension contribution
• Shift Premiums
• Company-paid Benefits
• $375 Boot Allowance paid annually
• Lots of work available - We're ramping up operations and it's a great time to come and build a career!

Responsibilities

• Operate underground scoop trucks safely and efficiently.
• Muck blasted headings and transport ore/waste to designated locations.
• Maintain clean working areas, including headings, drifts and loading zones.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections, routine servicing, and basic checks of equipment.
• Identify and report unsafe ground conditions, equipment issues, or hazards.
• Work closely with miners, supervisors, and other underground crews to maintain production flow.
• Follow ground control standards, mine plans, and safe work procedures.
• Maintain accurate shift reports and communicate work completed during each shift.
• Support other underground mining tasks as required within the crew.
• Assist with other underground tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Previous underground mining experience required.
• Experience operating underground equipment.
• Ability to recognize changing ground conditions and respond appropriately.
• Mechanical aptitude for equipment checks and minor troubleshooting.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a team-based underground environment.
• Commitment to safety, communication, and consistent execution.

All offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including drug and alcohol testing.

Call to Action

Join TANCO and help support safe underground mining in one of Canada’s unique critical mineral operations. If you are dependable, safety-focused, and experienced in underground ground support, we encourage you to apply.

Note: the salary posted includes an hourly wage, production related bonus, and other premiums and is not meant as a guarantee of earnings.

Pay: Up to $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person