Hoist Operator

Hoist Operator

Location: True North Mine, Bissett, Manitoba (camp-based)

• Job Type: Full-time, permanent
• Company: 1911 Gold Corporation

Schedule: 14 days on / 14 days off; days and nights as required

Position Overview

1911 Gold Corporation is seeking an experienced Hoist Operator for the Underground Operations team at the True North Mine. The role operates mine hoisting systems to safely move personnel, materials, equipment, ore, and waste between surface and underground. Success requires sound judgement, clear communication, attention to detail, and effective coordination with Shaft Personnel, Maintenance, Underground Operations, and site leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate mine hoisting equipment within the Manitoba Mining Regulations framework and in accordance with approved procedures, operating limits, and shaft signals to transport personnel, materials, equipment, ore, and waste.
• Continuously monitor conveyance location, shaft activity, controls, brakes, instrumentation, communications, and safety devices; stop operations and report unsafe, abnormal, or defective conditions immediately.
• Coordinate hoisting priorities for production, development, maintenance, shutdowns, and emergencies with Shaft Personnel, Maintenance, and Underground Operations.
• Complete required inspections and support troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance; confirm equipment readiness before returning it to service.
• Maintain clean operating areas, participate in risk assessments, safety meetings and emergency response activities, and keep accurate logs, inspection records, downtime reports, defect notifications, and shift handovers.

Qualifications

• Experience operating mine hoisting equipment in an underground mining environment; hard-rock, shaft, personnel, material, cage, and skip hoisting experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of hoisting systems, controls, safety devices, operating procedures, shaft signalling, communications, and safe hoisting practices; as per Manitoba Mining Regulations
• Ability to identify equipment abnormalities and hazards, sustain focus during repetitive safety-critical work, and respond calmly to changing or emergency conditions.
• Strong situational awareness, attention to detail, communication, teamwork, reliability, and ability to work independently.
• Ability to complete a Hoisting Medical examination and work 12-hour shifts on a rotational schedule that includes both dayshift and nightshift.
• Preferred credentials include a relevant Hoist Operator qualification, WHMIS, First Aid/CPR, Mine Rescue or emergency response, underground mining, and related shaft or hoisting training.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

1911 Gold Corporation is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and diverse workplace. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.

Company Overview

Help Us Build A Prosperous Future at 1911 Gold! This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team, building together, from the ground up. We are ramping up our operations at our True North Gold Project, ahead of a mine restart next year. As we advance True North towards production, we are growing our skilled and dedicated workforce across mining, milling, maintenance, technical services, exploration, site services, supply chain, and corporate functions. Whether you're an experienced mining professional or looking for an opportunity to grow your career, 1911 Gold offers a chance to be part of an exciting stage in the development of the True North Gold Project. Explore our current opportunities and help us shape our future.