Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Assay Laboratory Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting operations in Sample Preparation, Fire Assay, Wet Chemistry, and Quality Management.
This is a seasonal position with an anticipated employment term of approximately eight months, depending on workload and the construction season.
Responsibilities:
* Follow all health and safety guidelines, policies, and regulations for both the Eskay Creek site and Assay Lab.
* Adhere to Assay Lab Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and permit regulatory requirements.
* Participate actively in safety meetings and toolbox talks, promoting a positive and safe work environment.
* Identify and address potential health and safety hazards, working proactively to mitigate risks.
Quality Assurance & Laboratory Standards:
* Demonstrate a complete understanding of standard reference materials and their role in ensuring quality analysis.
* Maintain ISO certification standards, ensuring compliance with international quality management systems and laboratory best practices.
* Accurately document sample preparation, analysis, equipment operation, and maintenance records.
Laboratory Operations & Analysis:
* Perform routine sample processing in accordance with established testing procedures.
* Conduct fire assay procedures to determine metal content, including gold and silver.
* Execute wet chemistry assays, such as acid digestion, to analyze sample compositions.
* Prepare and handle reagents, samples, and standards following established protocols.
* Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring regular instrumentation maintenance for optimal performance.
Collaboration & Additional Responsibilities:
* Work proactively with the exploration and operations teams to prioritize testing and meet deliverables.
* Perform additional duties as reasonably assigned by the employer.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Degree in Chemistry, Mining Technology, Technical Diploma, and/or High school Diploma with 3 years in a mining laboratory or a commercial lab that analyzes exploration samples.
* Co-op students enrolled in a chemistry-based technical diploma program or BCIT Assayer Certificate program are eligible for Assay Lab Technician I positions.
* Familiarity with relevant BC and federal legislation and regulations is desired.
Benefits:
* A minimum of 1–5 years of directly related experience is required.
* Practical knowledge of industry-standard sample preparation and analysis procedures.
* Experience with Fire Assay, Wet Chemistry, ICP-OES, LECO, or Eltra C/S.
* Familiarity with classical and automated titration as well as gravimetric methods.
* ISO certification experience is an asset.
* Experience with LIMS programs and strong skills in Microsoft Excel.
* Understanding of WHMIS regulations and SDS document maintenance.
Others:
This is a site-based camp job at Eskay Creek Mine site. This position involves working at a remote mine site on a 15 days on/13 days off rotation.
All Applicants MUST be legally entitled to work in Canada. Priority hiring consideration will be given to Indigenous Nations members who reside within the territories our projects are located.