Tata Steel Minerals Canada is hiring for a Plant Helper position at their mine site near Schefferville.
This is an opportunity to work in mining operations with a schedule of 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off, with 12-hour shifts. The mine operates 24/7 year-round.
Qualifications:
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license or higher
- Physically demanding work (lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing, standing for long periods, outdoor conditions)
- Willingness to work day and night shifts
- Previous mining, construction, or industrial experience is an advantage but not required
- Ability to communicate in both English and French is an asset
Application Deadline: April 28, 2026
Submit your resume to aidan.mameankum@tatasteelcanada.com
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Plant Helper Position Available at Tata Steel Minerals Canada
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Tata Steel Minerals Canada is currently seeking a Plant Helper to join their team at the mine site near Schefferville, Quebec.
About the Position
This role offers a 2 weeks on/2 weeks off schedule with 12-hour shifts. The mine operates 24/7 throughout the year, providing stable employment in the mining sector.
Plant Helpers work in small, safety-focused teams, assisting in the efficient day-to-day operation of the Process Plant while actively working to identify opportunities for improvement.
Major Responsibilities
The Plant Helper role includes a variety of duties supporting mine operations:
- Assist plant operators with daily production activities, including monitoring material flow and clearing blockages
- Perform general housekeeping duties such as shoveling, hosing down equipment, and removing debris from plant components
- Load, unload, and move materials using hand tools or basic equipment as directed
- Support maintenance teams by providing tools, preparing work areas, and helping with minor repairs
- Inspect work areas for hazards and report unsafe conditions immediately
- Follow all site safety procedures, including the use of respirators and other PPE requirements, lockout/tagout assistance, and hazard reporting
- Assist with stockpile management and material sampling when needed
- Operate basic equipment (water hoses, compactors, small loaders) if trained and authorized
- Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and required training
- Pick up and delivery of identified equipment with a vehicle
- Additional duties as requested by the supervisor
Working Conditions
This position requires working in a fast-paced environment, handling heavy loads, and being physically demanding. The role requires attention to detail and hand-eye coordination, with a combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, and kneeling.
Qualifications
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license or higher (provincial or territorial)
- Previous experience in mining, construction, or industrial environments is an advantage but not required
- Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing, standing for long periods, and working in outdoor conditions
- Basic understanding of hand tools and mechanical concepts
- Willingness to learn and follow strict safety protocols
- Willingness to work day and night shifts
Your Profile
- Ability to effectively communicate in both English and French would be an asset
- Qualifications to operate small equipment will be considered an asset
About Tata Steel Minerals Canada
Tata Steel Minerals Canada Limited (TSMC), with its headquarters at 1000 Sherbrooke W., Suite 1120, Montreal (Quebec), operates iron ore mines in the provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec. TSMC is a joint venture between Tata Steel Limited and the Government of Quebec. Tata Steel, part of the Tata Group of Companies, is one of the world’s top 10 steel producers and a Fortune 500 company.
How to Apply
Application Deadline: April 28, 2026
Submit your resume to aidan.mameankum@tatasteelcanada.com
Tata Steel Minerals Canada values diversity in our workforce and encourages all candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, age, origin, culture and experience. We promote the hiring of women, Aboriginals and as a priority member of communities with which we have an agreement, visible minorities, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only those who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.