Val-d'Or
Nicknamed the “Valley of Gold”, the city is one of Quebec's most active gold-mining hubs, with operating gold mines and many exploration projects.
Mining jobs in Abitibi and Nord-du-Québec
GEMS – GEO MINIER SERVICES recruits for the mines of Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Jamésie: geologists, miners, drillers, operators and mechanics in Val-d'Or, Rouyn-Noranda, Chibougamou and Malartic.
Current job openings in Abitibi
The positions below are located in Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Nord-du-Québec. New openings are added regularly.
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Submit my resumeTrades in demand in the region
Mines in Abitibi and Nord-du-Québec hire for extraction, maintenance and technical services roles alike. Click a trade to see matching openings.
The mining towns where we recruit
Rouyn-Noranda
Capital of Abitibi-Témiscamingue and a historic mining city, known for copper and the Horne smelter, with all the services of a regional centre.
Chibougamou
A mining town in Nord-du-Québec (Jamésie), at the heart of a historic copper and gold camp seeing renewed exploration activity.
Malartic
Home to the Canadian Malartic mine, one of the largest open-pit gold mines in Canada.
Residential, FIFO and rotations
Residential positions
In Val-d'Or, Rouyn-Noranda and Malartic, many employers hire locally: you go home after every shift.
Fly-in fly-out (FIFO)
For more remote sites, especially in Nord-du-Québec, air transportation and camp housing are often provided by the employer.
Flexible rotations
Schedules such as 14/14, 7/7 or 5/2 let you balance personal life and a mining career. Every GEMS posting states its rotation.
Frequently asked questions about mining jobs in Abitibi
Which mining trades are most in demand in Abitibi?
Regional employers mostly hire geologists and geology technicians, miners and drillers, heavy equipment operators, and industrial mechanics and electricians. Engineering and health & safety roles are also common.
Do I need training to work in a mine in Quebec?
It depends on the role. For underground work, the Formation modulaire du travailleur minier (FMTM) is generally required. Many surface positions offer on-the-job training. A GEMS recruiter can confirm the requirements for each posting.
Are mining jobs in Abitibi offered on a fly-in fly-out basis?
Yes, some positions — mostly in Nord-du-Québec, such as Chibougamou and further north — are offered as FIFO with camp housing. In Val-d'Or and Rouyn-Noranda, many positions are residential.
How do I apply for a mining job in Val-d'Or or Chibougamou?
Browse the openings listed on this page and apply online, or submit your resume to our talent pool: a GEMS recruiter will contact you as soon as a position matches your profile.