Shift Assayer
4 days ago
Kamloops, Canada
New Gold
Full time
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. 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
New Afton Mine
Situated 10 kilometers west of Kamloops, British Columbia, the New Afton Mine is an underground gold and copper producing site.
Kamloops is a city of 90,000 people, located 350 kilometers east of Vancouver. The area provides the opportunity to live and work in a vibrant community with its own university and within easy reach of world class ski resorts, championship golf courses, mountain biking trails, popular recreational lakes and award-winning vineyards.
About the Role
Schedule: 7 on, 7 off, 11 hour shifts, Wednesday to Tuesday
Position Reports To: Assay Lab Supervisor
Position Overview
The Shift Assayer is an integral part of the processing team providing data with a quick turnaround time that ensures efficient production for both the Mill and the Mine onsite. Our onsite lab contains cutting edge technology in automation and digestion within an extremely clean and safe environment. The successful incumbents must be able to work within a highly motivated team.
Key Responsibilities - Dedication to safety, equipment care, and the environment
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (BSc) and 2 years experience in a laboratory; or Diploma in Chemistry, Biochemistry or closely related discipline with an emphasis in Analytical Chemistry and 3 years of experience in a laboratory. Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 20kg. Possess strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills. Fire Assay and ICP-MS/AA experience preferred
Other Requirements
Candidates will be required to participate in a comprehensive qualification process, including:
Completion of pre-placement functional screen Provide proof of a valid Class 5 driver's license Demonstrate eligibility to work in Canada Provide confirmation of valid educational requirements
Compensation
The anticipated salary for this position will be between $54,000 to $75,000. A comprehensive benefits program and performance bonus plan will also be provided. This is not a camp operation and therefore the successful candidate will be required to relocate to the Kamloops area or travel and accommodation will be the responsibility of the successful applicant.
Applicants can submit their resume and cover letter until 11:59pm on July 8, 2024.
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.
Additional Information
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.
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Shift Assayer
6 days ago
Kamloops, Canada New Gold Inc Full timeMake 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...
