We are looking to hire Summer Students to join both of our mines in Timmins, ON., on a contract basis from May 2026 to August 2026. 

Compensation: This position offers a compensation range of $24.00 hour, based on qualifications and experience

Vacancy Status: This is an existing vacancy. The successful candidate may begin as soon as possible.

Please note that these roles require relocation to the Timmins area and are not camp-based positions

Bell Creek Mill: 6 Positions

Four (4) Mill Positions:

1. Post-Secondary studies in Metallurgical/Chemical/Environmental and/or mining related field is considered an asset, but not required
2. Responsible for the efficient operation of the ETP
3. Assist the Mill Operations with general duties as assigned
4. Valid Driver’s License Required
5. 12 hour shifts – dayshift and nightshifts on a 5-5-4 rotation

Two (2) Assay Lab:

1. Post-Secondary in Metallurgical / Chemical / Environmental studies
2. Assist the assay lab with general duties as assigned
3. 12 hour shifts – 10am to 10pm on a 2-2-3 rotation

Bell Creek Mine: 6 Positions

One (1) General Labourer Position:

1. Post-Secondary Studies in a mining related field is preferred
2. Responsible for surface maintenance and other duties as assigned
3. May include surface clean up, painting, computer work, administrative tasks, etc.
4. Valid Driver’s License Required
5. 8 hour shifts – Monday to Friday schedule

Four (4) Underground Positions:

1. Post-Secondary Studies in a mining related field is preferred
2. Operate the Underground Rock-breaker
3. Assist the Mine Operations with general duties as assigned
4. 10 hour shifts – dayshifts and nightshifts on a 5-5-4 rotation

One (1) Mobile Maintenance:

1. Post-Secondary Studies in Mechanical and/or a mining related field is preferred
2. Assist the maintenance department with general duties as assigned
3. Valid Driver’s License Required
4. 10 hour shifts – dayshifts and nightshifts on a 5-5-4 rotation

Exploration: 2 Positions

One (1) Geology:

1. Post-Secondary Studies in Geology and/or a mining related field
2. Assist the geology departments with general duties as assigned
3. Valid Driver’s License
4. 8 hour shifts – schedule may include a rotational schedule involving weekend work

One (1) Core Technician/Labourer:

1. Post-Secondary Studies in Geology and/or a mining related field is preferred
2. Assist the core technicians with general duties as assigned
3. Valid Driver’s License
4. 8 hour shifts – schedule may include a rotational schedule involving weekend work

Timmins West Mine: 7 Positions

One (1) Mobile Maintenance:

5. Post-Secondary Studies in Mechanical and/or a mining related field is preferred
6. Assist the maintenance department with general duties as assigned
7. Valid Driver’s License Required
8. 10 hour shifts – dayshifts and nightshifts on a 5-5-4 rotation

One (1) Millwright:

1. Post-Secondary Studies in Millwright Trade and/or a mining related field is preferred
2. Assist the millwrights department with general duties as assigned
3. Valid Driver’s License Required
4. 8 hour shifts – Monday to Friday schedule

One (1) Electrical:

1. Post-Secondary Studies in the Electrical Trade and/or a mining related field is preferred
2. Assist the electrical department with general duties as assigned
3. Valid Driver’s License Required
4. 8 hour shifts – Monday to Friday schedule

Four (4) Underground Positions:

1. Post-Secondary Studies in a mining related field is preferred
2. Operate the Underground Rock-breaker
3. Assist the Mine Operations with general duties as assigned
4. 11 hour shifts – dayshifts and nightshifts on a 5-5-4 rotation

Administration (shared between both sites): 3 Positions

One (1) IT:

1. Post-Secondary Studies in IT is preferred
2. Assisting with IT related inquiries via phone, e-mail, Teams
3. Log and categorize incidents and service requests in the help desk system
4. Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software and network issues.
5. Valid Driver’s License Required
6. 8 hour shifts – Monday to Friday schedule

One (1) Environmental:

1. Post-Secondary Studies in Environmental and/or a mining related field is preferred
2. Assisting with daily sampling and other tasks as assigned.
3. Work outside in the elements
4. Valid Driver’s License Required
5. 8 hour shifts – Monday to Friday schedule

One (1) Occupational Health Position:

Working between both TW and Bell Creek Sites

Post-Secondary Studies in an Occupational Health field is preferred

Assisting the Occupational Health Nurses with various duties

Valid Driver’s License Required

8 hour shifts – Monday to Friday schedule

More About You

Summer Students must met the following criteria, with preference given to children of employees:

Own means of transportation.

Post-Secondary Student enrolled in College or University for the fall of 2026; Proof of acceptance will be required.

Able to work a rotational shift schedule.

To express your interest in this position please forward your resume to:
Lake Shore Gold – Human Resources
P.O. Box 1067
Timmins ON
P4N 7H9
Email:
Fax 705-269-4936

About Us

Lake Shore Gold is located in Timmins, Ontario, a vibrant community of 45,000 residents that is a central hub for Northeastern Ontario. In Timmins, people can enjoy recreational activities such as camping, world class fishing, nature, and snowmobile trails. Direct flights to Toronto are available at the local airport via multiple carriers. There are many support networks in the community including the local Timmins and District Hospital, local sports leagues for children and adults (hockey, baseball, basketball, etc.), golf courses, both cross country and downhill ski resorts, a community pool, and many other community events that provide entertainment throughout the year (fairs, carnivals, concerts, etc.).

The Bell Creek Complex, located approximately 20 kilometers northeast of Timmins, Ontario, consists of an underground mine and processing facility. Mineralization is associated with the Porcupine-Destor fault system within the Abitibi greenstone belt, with ore mined by narrow vein longhole stoping methods.  Ore is then transported to surface via a modern one thousand eighty metre deep shaft capable of forty-eight hundred tonnes per day.

The Timmins West mine is located approximately 18 kilometers west of Timmins, Ontario, one of the world’s most prolific gold camps. Mineralization is associated with the Porcupine-Destor fault system within the Abitibi greenstone belt. The Timmins West mine is comprised of the Timmins deposit, the Thunder Creek deposit, and the 144 Gap deposit. All three deposits are interconnected by underground drifts.

Lake Shore Gold is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and we believe that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and all aspects of employment including the decision to hire or promote will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirements.  Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.