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Alamos Gold Inc. Young-Davidson is currently recruiting the following challenging position to join our operations team:

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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.

Alamos Gold’s Young-Davidson is a low-cost, long-life operation and one of Canada’s largest underground gold mines. It is located near the town of Matachewan centrally located between Timmins, Kirkland Lake, North Bay and Sudbury, Ontario. The 2020 completion of a highly automated, lower mine expansion has resulted in Young-Davidson increasing production and generating strong free cash flow. With a large Mineral Reserve base, it will serve as Alamos’ foundation for growth for many years to come. This is a very exciting time at Young-Davidson, and we are searching for highly motivated and committed people to join our team!

If you are willing to be part of a team that is dedicated to growth, high performance and a culture of safety and accountability, we would like to hear from you!

Reporting to the Supervisor, Mobile Maintenance, the successful candidate will be responsible for performing a full range of maintenance, repair, and service activities on heavy mobile equipment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Fabricate, overhaul, or modify parts of equipment (e.g., cut, shape, machine, and weld) within time frames outlined in the maintenance schedule;
• Weld, cut, grind, and gouge using a variety of different welding techniques and tools of the trade.
• Use the overhead crane to position buckets and heavy equipment;
• Keep work areas and equipment clean and free of safety hazards on a continuous basis and conduct safety audits as per company policy;
• Perform preventative maintenance (e.g., oil, grease, adjust, clean, etc.) to achieve desired equipment availability;
• Repair equipment within planned time frames as indicated in work orders;
• Conduct equipment inspections in response to Operator concerns or as outlined by the maintenance schedule and detect and diagnose troubles (e.g., vibration, heat, odour, abnormal instrument response);
• Enter detailed reports on maintenance, repairs, and diagnosis into the preventative and predictive maintenance database prior to the end of each shift;
• Provide sufficient details about repairs so that others can understand what work has been done on the equipment;
• Complete other related work as assigned by the Mobile Maintenance Supervisor, Lead Hand, or Senior Managers;
• As required, help develop Apprentices, including delegating tasks or projects that will assist with their skill development, so the individual can provide greater support and meet apprenticeship requirements; and
• Operate mobile equipment – specifically aerial work platforms and scissor lifts, bobcats, front end loaders as required.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Interprovincial red seal journeyman Welder certification;
• CWB SMAW/GMAW/FCAW certification would be considered an asset;
• Experience with carbon arc airing/gouging/cutting;
• Experience using overhead cranes and rigging;
• Line boring or machining would be considered an asset;
• At least 3 years of experience working as a Welder in an industrial mine setting;
• Ability to install, maintain, weld and repair industrial mobile equipment and components;
• Experience with UG mobile equipment is desirable;
• The ability to fabricate would be considered an asset;
• Excellent oral, written and active-listening skills; and
• Highly effective organizational, time management and analytical skills.

Schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off - 10-hour shifts.

Young Davidson offers competitive salaries and benefits packages with opportunities for both personal and professional advancement.

We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.