Operator – Refinery

The Mint is hiring an Operator – Refinery who can thrive in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Refinery Operations, the Operator – Refinery performs process and production activities in the following areas: premelt, chlorination, silver and gold melt, hydromet, sweeps, kilo bar furnace, grain charge preparation and water treatment. This includes operating, monitoring and controlling equipment, handling depositors and product materials, preparing work and operating supplies, performing material handling and maintenance tasks, monitoring safety and security, preparing records, shift work report, performing housekeeping tasks and participating in the training of employees.

Your Responsibilities:

• Operating, monitoring, and controlling equipment
• Calibration and adjustments of operating equipment
• Process and production activities
• Reporting
• Material handling- must be able to lift at least 69 pounds
• Performing all tasks safely
• Ability to work in mask and or half- full- face respirator for an entire shift

This opening is to be filled on a continuous operation and/or shift work basis.

This selection process may also qualify you for other positions with similar requirements and qualifications.

Qualifications:

Language Requirements:

• One official language (English or French) is mandatory; the second official language is an asset

Education

• Successful completion of a Highschool diploma or equivalent or higher
• A DEP, DEC, college diploma or a certificate in metallurgy, foundry, or other related degree in metal processing will be preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 3 months of experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment

Additional Qualifications

Skills and Abilities:

• Manual lifting/handling of material
• Use of high precision scales
• Use of computers to perform ERP transactions, emails and record keeping
• Operation of equipment such as hoists/cranes, hand pallet trucks, forklifts
• Safe use of hand tools such as hammer, hand grinder, tongs, ratchet, pliers
• Perform checks, calibration and adjustment of production equipment
• Ability to perform all of the Refinery Operator duties
• Ability to work safely and in a conscientious manner in a foundry environment
• Ability to work in accordance with ISO policy and procedures and work instructions

Knowledge:

• General knowledge of ISO policy and procedures and work instructions
• Demonstrated knowledge in activities related to the operation of process and service equipment related to the Operator – Refinery functions
• Possess basic understanding of the process activities, process materials, products, and byproducts in refinery
• Knowledge of the Royal Canadian Mint and its product lines

Why the Mint?

At the Mint, you will collaborate with a diverse group of people and be a part of an iconic Canadian organization. Your safety and wellbeing are our top priority. We offer outstanding pay and total rewards for you and your family and you will be supported to continuously learn throughout your career.

The Mint is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We value diversity and aim to provide an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment, selection and onboarding process to ensure that each candidate is treated respectfully. In accordance with the Employment Equity Act, you are invited to voluntarily self-identify with one or more of the four employment equity groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities) by sending your application to the confidential email, [email protected] that is accessed only by the Human Resources section.

If you need accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us directly at [email protected] to make arrangements.

What to Expect

In order to be considered for an interview, please clearly demonstrate on your application how you meet the education and experience qualifications. The additional qualifications may be assessed through interviews, exams, reference checks, etc. If successful, you will be required to complete a background check facilitated by the Mint in order to obtain a security clearance.