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MARK JOHNSTON

MATHESON

Summary

Dynamic project manager with extensive experience in the mining industry, excelling in mine construction, shaft sinking and major construction projects. Proven track record in tailings dam design and construction, coupled with strong communication and supervisory skills. Successfully led multiple projects, ensuring safety and efficiency while achieving project milestones.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Mill Projects General Foreman

Lake Shore Gold
06.2023 - Current

Responsible for the safe and efficient execution of all surface operations at Bell Creek

Responsible for the planning, coordination and execution of all aspects of all surface construction projects

Responsible for the planning, coordination and execution of all aspects of the annual tailings dam construction projects as well as overseeing the daily operations and maintenance of the Bell Creek tailings facility.


Surface Supervisor

Lake Shore Gold
06.2019 - 06.2023

Responsible for the safe and efficient execution of all surface operations at Bell Creek

Responsible for the planning, coordination and execution of all aspects of all surface construction projects, including the annual tailings dam construction project.

Responsible for the daily maintenance and operation of the Bell Creek tailings facility


Project Lead

Lake Shore Gold
06.2017 - 06.2019

Responsible for the planning, coordination and execution of the various tasks associated with the deepening of the existing shaft at the Bell Creek site.

Responsible for the expansion of the surface complex as well as the required underground infrastructure to support the new shaft project

Project Manager

St Andrew Goldfields Ltd
02.2006 - 12.2016

Managed multiple new mine development projects such as the Taylor Mine project as well as the Hislop open pit projects

Managed numerous underground and surface construction projects at the various St Andrew properties

Responsible for tailings dam expansion at the Holt property

Responsible for 2 bulk sampling programs at the Taylor property

Responsible for the environmental department for 2 years and worked on the implementation of 5 closure plans at various properties

Project Coordinator

Cementation Canada Inc
06.2002 - 09.2005

Responsible for the coordination and execution of the various tasks associated with sinking the new #4 shaft (winze) at the Kidd Mine site.

Responsible for various u/g infrastructure construction projects to support the new shaft project

Projects and Estimating

Dumas Contracting
06.2001 - 04.2002

Part of a team which was responsible for the safe execution of various surface and u/g construction projects.

Responsible for estimating and QA/QC of various construction projects

Project Engineer/Supervisor

J S Redpath Ltd
06.1993 - 06.2001

Responsible for engineering ans survey control on several shaft sinking projects

Responsible for the coordination and execution of several shaft sinking projects

Managed many surface and u/g construction projects

Supervised surface and u/g mining operations

Worked in the estimating department to assist with large bids.

Project Surveyor/Supervisor

Leo Alarie & Sons
07.1988 - 06.1993

Responsible for survey control and supervision on multiple large scale civil construction projects; highways, bridges, subdivision development, pile driving, industrial foundations and steel work, high voltage transmission line installations and new mine construction.

Provided engineering and estimating support

Operated heavy equipment

Education

Civil Engineering Technology Degree - Civil Engineering

Northern College of Applied Arts And Technology
Kirkland Lake, ON
04-1988

Skills

  • Shaft sinking and open pit mining
  • Surface and u/g construction
  • Civil and Mining project management
  • Tailings dam design and construction
  • Heavy Equipment operation
  • Good communication and supervisory skills
  • Underground and Supervisory common core
  • Verbal and written communication

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Limited Working

Interests

Travel

Sports

Hunting and fishing

Golf

Music

Construction and renovations

Timeline

Mill Projects General Foreman

Lake Shore Gold
06.2023 - Current

Surface Supervisor

Lake Shore Gold
06.2019 - 06.2023

Project Lead

Lake Shore Gold
06.2017 - 06.2019

Project Manager

St Andrew Goldfields Ltd
02.2006 - 12.2016

Project Coordinator

Cementation Canada Inc
06.2002 - 09.2005

Projects and Estimating

Dumas Contracting
06.2001 - 04.2002

Project Engineer/Supervisor

J S Redpath Ltd
06.1993 - 06.2001

Project Surveyor/Supervisor

Leo Alarie & Sons
07.1988 - 06.1993

Civil Engineering Technology Degree - Civil Engineering

Northern College of Applied Arts And Technology
MARK JOHNSTON