Fire Assay Lab Technician

Description

Make an impact at Canada’s premier mining company.

When you advance your career at New Gold, you are joining a Canadian-focused intermediate gold mining company engaged in the operation, development and exploration of mineral properties. Our mission is be a leading intermediate gold producer, driving responsible and profitable mining in a way that creates sustainable value for our employee, shareholders, the communities in which we live and work and our environment. New Gold would like to acknowledge the lands and resources of the Treaty 3 Territory and respect the traditional values of our First Nation partners. To learn more about New Gold, visit our website at www.newgold.com. To learn more about our culture and people practices, visit the Career page.

New Gold attracts and hires highly skilled individuals. By joining our team, you can look forward to:

A stimulating values-based work environment
A culture of collaboration and inclusion
Inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders
Career development opportunities
A deeply rooted commitment to responsible mining, health and safety and community engagement
A competitive total compensation program
A comprehensive benefits package including a retirement savings plan

Rainy River Mine
Situated in beautiful northwestern Ontario, 65 km northwest of Fort Frances, the Rainy River Mine is an open pit, gold and silver producing, residential mine site.

The Rainy River Mine, located adjacent to the Ontario / Minnesota border is 65 Kilometers northwest of Fort Frances, Ontario and is situated half way between Winnipeg, Manitoba and Thunder Bay, Ontario The area is home to more than 130 species of birds and large populations of moose, black bear and deer. If you enjoy outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, winter sports and lake country then this is an area you will love to live and work in.

About The Role

Schedule: Shift 7/7 – 12-hour days

Position Reports To: Assay Lab Supervisor

Position Overview

In the capacity of Fire Assay Lab Technician, this position is situated within the onsite laboratory. The objective is to ensure the provision of timely and precise analytical services that are integral to the seamless operation of the Rainy River Gold Mine.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for fluxing, fusion, and cupellation of samples, following New Gold SOPs.

Ensure that proper QA/QC steps are followed and maintained

Accurate data entry and set up of batch runs using LIMS

Ensure availability of fire assay supplies including reagents, crucibles and cupels

Keep a logbook for all routine equipment maintenance and daily, weekly and monthly housekeeping schedules

Collaborate with crew members and supervisor to ensure tasks are completed safely, timely and efficiently

Assist in sample preparation (involves crushing and pulverizing) and general laboratory tasks

Execute procedures and systems to achieve results within given timeframes according to the laboratory Service Agreement

Provide support to the team to meet OHSE site standards - Ensuring all lab work areas are SAFE and if there are any problems to get them addressed in a timely fashion.

Setting up analytical batches

Inventory checks - checking stock levels are up to date, daily & weekly checks. Ordering lab supplies, finding suppliers, sending away for quotes etc. Work with warehouse personnel to ensure adequate stock levels are maintained.

Daily, weekly logbooks are being filled out

Housekeeping within the lab area is to the required standard.

Qualifications

Previous assay laboratory/ sample preparation experience is strongly recommended
Desire to learn
Problem-solving skills
Extensive knowledge of operating procedures
Good math abilities – to work with numbers
General use of MS Word, Excel, Access, SAP, LIMS - desirable
First aid certificate – desirable
Certificate in laboratory skills – desirable
Valid drivers’ license – essential
Work in a team environment to meet deadlines
Positive attitude and commitment to safety
Good initiative and judgement
Communicates effectively

Why New Gold?

Highly competitive compensation programs
Striving for excellence

We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. New Gold does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a forma contractual arrangement with the Company. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by New Gold will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered.

Inclusion, Equal Opportunity, Accessibility

New Gold is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request.