About the Role:
As a Development Supervisor at Dumas, you will oversee underground development activities, ensuring crews meet production targets safely and efficiently. This role requires strong technical knowledge of development mining and proven leadership skills to maintain Dumas’ outstanding safety record.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise underground development crews to achieve cycle targets and maintain safe work practices.
- Coordinate drilling, blasting, mucking, and ground support installation according to mine plans.
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Monitor equipment use and conduct inspections to maintain operational readiness.
- Communicate daily plans and progress to management and crews.
- Support training and development of team members.
Qualifications:
- Underground Hard Rock Mining Common Core with Supervisory Modules.
- Minimum 2–3 years’ experience supervising underground development mining.
- Strong knowledge of high-speed lateral, incline, and decline development procedures.
- Familiarity with mechanized equipment (e.g., Rocket Boomer 282 Jumbo, X-lifts, jackleg, stoper).
- Outstanding safety record and leadership ability.
Take on the challenges and rewards of a career that will take you far.
Why Dumas?
- Excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Performance-based financial rewards
- Commitment to health and safety
- Training and career development
- Global opportunities
Submit Your Application:
Please send us your resume via our website at www.dumasmining.com – it is important to submit your transcripts using the “Add Portfolio” button under the additional files section at the bottom of the first page.
Thank you for your interest in this career opportunity with Dumas Contracting Ltd. To be considered, you must be a Canadian citizen or authorized in writing to work in Canada under federal immigration requirements, and currently be residing in Canada.
Dumas Contracting Inc. is committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Dumas Contracting Inc. does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applications. This advertisement is for an existing vacancy.
The above reflects the general duties considered to describe the principle functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed job description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. This description is for the purpose of information only. It is understood that the terms or conditions of the job are subject to change as may be deemed necessary by the Company to maintain a safe and efficient operation.
Skills Required
- Underground Hard Rock Mining Common Core with Supervisory Modules
- 2–3 years of experience supervising underground development mining
- Strong knowledge of high-speed lateral, incline, and decline development procedures
- Familiarity with mechanized equipment, including Rocket Boomer 282 Jumbo, X-lifts, jackleg, and stoper
- Outstanding safety record
- Leadership ability
- Canadian citizenship or written authorization to work in Canada
- Currently residing in Canada
- Successful alcohol and drug test
- Completion of site-specific training and requirements
What We Do
Dumas is a full-service underground mining contractor serving clients across the Americas. It delivers complete solutions throughout the underground mine life cycle, from development and production to shaft sinking and engineering. Its specialties include mine construction, mine development, production mining, mine services, and engineering. The company emphasizes safety, innovation, productivity, collaboration, and quality results delivered on time and within budget.
