Technologist - Metallurgy

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 96,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world. ​ In Canada, SGS employs over 2,000 team members across 70 locations.

This position will conduct a wide variety of testing and analysis on base and precious metal ores, industrial minerals and materials.

This job description applies to Technologists in the Canadian metallurgical operations, in the technical areas of Mineral Processing, Gold Processing, Hydrometallurgy, Geometallurgy, Environmental Testing, and Mineralogy.

• Use an applied approach in performing moderate technological functions within laboratory or pilot plant operations. 
• Design, develop, test, install and operates equipment and systems.
• Conduct applied research and experimental testing.
• Compile and analyze data, and prepare reports. 
• Receive, inspect, sort and label client samples.
• Sort, crush, pulverize, split, and screen samples.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment or components.
• Calibrate and set up equipment prior to analysis.
• Maintain a clean working environment.
• Follow all company Health, Safety and Environmental policies.
• Follow all Quality system protocols and report any discrepancies to the Supervisor.
• Will be assigned and coordinate special or ad hoc projects.
• Designated as Shift Supervisor on an as-required basis

• A post secondary education (three-year diploma) in a Science related program (Chemistry, Metallurgical Engineering Technology, etc.) is required. 
• A minimum of 1 – 3 years of experience in a laboratory setting is required.
• Good hand/eye coordination when handling samples and various equipment. 
• Heap Leach experience, running columns for acid or cyanide heap leach modelling.
• Strong chemistry background
• Experience troubleshooting operational concerns and equipment failures.
• Experience in, or willingness to learn, handling of mobile equipment such as forklift, scissor lift and skid steer.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• Incumbents must be proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel. PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Proven effective time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Candidates must be able to communicate effectively in English, in both verbal and written communication.  This includes grammar and composition for report writing duties.
• Ability to work well with others & independently.
• Ability to work well under pressure during high (peak) work loads and to balance conflicting demands of high volume versus quality of results.

Additional information

Salary: $24 - $25 per hour 

Some benefit highlights:

• 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision 
• Paid time off
• RRSP Program Eligibility 

SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process.  Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.

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