Electrician Journeyman

West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. is a Canadian gold exploration and development company focused on restarting and expanding the historic Madsen Gold Mine in the Red Lake District of Northwestern Ontario. In addition to advancing the Madsen Mine toward sustainable production, the company is developing nearby high-grade gold deposits to support future growth. Backed by modern infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and a strong technical team, West Red Lake Gold is committed to operational excellence, responsible mining practices, and creating long-term value as it progresses toward steady commercial production.

Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, the successful candidate will work on a 14&14 rotation, alternating between day and night shifts. The Electrician will safely support mining and milling operations by ensuring that there is always a supply of power to all areas while following safe work procedures to provide overall production and safe target support for West Red Lake Gold.

The Benefits:

• Build your future with us. We support, develop, and reward our people every step of the way.
• Operation Bonus Program
• Fly-in / Fly-out & Camp Accommodations
• 100% employer paid extended health and dental program
• Health Care Spending Account
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• RRSP matching program
• Employee referral bonus

About the Candidate:

• High School diploma or GED
• Journeyperson certified with 3 years’ experience in milling operations or underground operations
• Interprovincial trade certification (Red Seal) 309A or 442A
• Knowledge of electrical codes for mills and/or underground mines
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent proven team player approach to work
• Valid driver’s licence

About the Role:

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  Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine
  layout of industrial electrical equipment installations
• Follow safe working practices and site safety guidelines
• Assist in the development, construction and installation of new electrical systems
• Assist with operations installing 750 mcm and other cable sizes for 4160V and 600V power systems
• Maintain, repair, install and test switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators and reactors and electrical control systems
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial, electrical and electric control systems and other related devices
• Repairs, overhauls, installs, dismantles, modifies, replaces, adjusts, tests, cleans, lubricated and maintains motors, generators, power transformers, relays, electrodes, electric crane components, radio controlled equipment, circuit breakers, electric heaters, cables, service lines, conduit ducts, switch gear components etc.
• Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records
• May install, maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices

The Company is committed to provide the training for the right candidate(s) for skills and competency development.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, diverse workforce and responsible mining practices that create lasting value for our people, communities, and stakeholders.

At West Red Lake Gold, we foster a culture where people speak up with courage, take action, challenge unsafe conditions, and care for one another because safety is not just a set of rules, it is who we are and what we stand for. The health, safety, and well-being of our employees remain our highest priorities. We are committed to creating sustainable value through responsible environmental stewardship, strong social responsibility, and operational excellence.

*Must be willing to complete a criminal background check, pre-employment physical and drug and alcohol test*