Jonathan Smith
Campbell River,BC
Summary
Underground mining professional with an extensive background in development mining across various positions including supervision and training.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Mine Supervisor
Coeur Mining
Mile Marker 1085 Alaska Hwy, BC
04.2025 - Current
- Coordinate and oversee all underground development activities, ensuring safe and efficient execution of the full development cycle.
- Actively participate as a working supervisor, contributing hands-on to tasks such as bolting, blasting, mucking, shotcrete, and services installation.
- Maintain accurate records by logging daily development progress, equipment utilization, and workforce performance.
- Take part in daily management meetings and ensure clear communication between departments to align operational goals.
- Track and manage payroll time entries for crew members, ensuring accuracy and compliance with site policy.
- Support continuous improvement by identifying bottlenecks and implementing practical solutions underground.
Development Miner 1
Orla Musselwhite
Thunder Bay, Ontario
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted in all aspects of development mining, including face preparation, service installation, and bolting support.
- Gained training and hands-on experience with jumbo bolting using MD bolts, splitsets, and resin rebar.
- Prepared development headings using MOSS and Total Station for accurate survey and layout.
- Loaded development rounds in accordance with site and regulatory standards.
- Offsided the jumbo, supporting bolting operations and contributing to cycle efficiency.
- Performed service installations including ventilation, water lines, and electrical infrastructure.
Bolter Trainer
Thyssen Mining
Greater Sudbury, Ontario
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Led operator training on the Sandvik DS411 Robolter during the first 6 months, supporting safe and effective bolting practices for new operators.
- Participated in the commissioning and rollout of the first DS411 Robolter on site, contributing to successful operational integration.
- Delivered hands-on training for operators and maintenance teams, covering both machine operation and mechanical systems to build crew competency.
- Transitioned into full-time bolter operation for the final phase of the contract, applying training knowledge directly to underground production.
- Supported ongoing performance optimization through feedback, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Underground Shift Supervisor
Barminco Red Chris
Dease Lake, British Columbia
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Worked as a working supervisor, actively leading crews in development and construction activities on the Red Chris Block Cave Project.
- Gained experience with Australian mining methods and integrated them into daily operations to meet project targets.
- Oversaw high-speed development using jumbo bolting methods, ensuring efficiency and ground support compliance.
- Conducted daily safety meetings and pre-task lineups, reinforcing safety culture and operational clarity across shifts.
- Monitored cycle progress, coordinated with geotechnical and engineering teams, and ensured adherence to schedules.
Development Miner
Trafigura Myra Falls
Campbell River, British Columbia
06.2018 - 03.2023
- Played a key role in the restart of the mine, performing a wide range of underground tasks to support ramp-up and development operations.
- Operated the Sandvik DS411 bolter extensively, becoming a go-to operator and trainer for new personnel on the unit.
- Conducted ground support installation, using resin-rebar with a focus on mechanized bolting.
- Performed nozzleman duties on the Normet Spraymec for shotcrete applications in development headings.
- Supported mucking operations using 2, 4, 6, and 8-yard scoops across various headings.
- Removed old services and installed new infrastructure, including ventilation, water, and electrical lines.
- Assisted with blasting activities.
- Recognized for versatility and reliability in multiple aspects of underground mining.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chetwynd Secondary
Chetwynd, BC06-2009
Skills
- Time management
- Microsoft excel, teams, and outlook
- Mechanically inclined
- Business management
- Technical on the fly problem solving
- Customer/client relationships
- Manpower utilization
- Building a strong safety oriented culture
- Safety management
- Regulatory compliance
Timeline
Mine Supervisor
Coeur Mining
04.2025 - Current
Development Miner 1
Orla Musselwhite
08.2024 - 04.2025
Bolter Trainer
Thyssen Mining
11.2023 - 08.2024
Underground Shift Supervisor
Barminco Red Chris
03.2023 - 11.2023
Development Miner
Trafigura Myra Falls
06.2018 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Chetwynd Secondary