Mine Rescue Vehicle Operator

Emergency Response Specialist Role:
Operate customized rescue vehicles for underground mining emergencies at Vale and Glencore operations in Northern Ontario’s nickel basin.

Compensation Package:

• Annual Earnings: 110,000−110,000−135,000 CAD
  • Base Wage: $52/hr (24/7 on-call rotation)
  • Emergency Activation: $1,000 per incident response
  • Certification Premiums: Up to $8,000 annually
• Benefits:
  • Defined benefit pension (10% employer match)
  • Full underground medical coverage
  • 8 weeks paid leave (compressed schedule)

Critical Requirements:

• Licensing: DZ License + Ontario Mine Rescue Certification
• Specialized Training:
  • Confined Space Rescue (80-hour course)
  • Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
  • Emergency Mine Communications
• Physical Standards:
  • Underground fitness test (carry 90lbs 300m)
  • Claustrophobia screening
  • Dark adaptation testing

Equipment Expertise:

• Operate:
  • Draeger rescue chambers
  • Borehole drilling units
  • Explosion-proof ambulances
• Maintain:
  • Atmospheric monitoring systems
  • Emergency oxygen supplies