Analytical Laboratory Technician

4 days ago


Thompson, Canada Vale Base Metals Full time
Who We are:

Welcome to Vale Base Metals. Our purpose is to improve life and transform the future. Together. We value our workforce and strive to offer continuous training and career development opportunities for our people.

Vale Base Metals is one of the world's largest producers of high-quality nickel and an important producer of copper and responsibly sourced cobalt. With headquarters in Toronto, Canada, and operations in Newfoundland & Labrador, Ontario, Manitoba, UK, Indonesia, and Brazil, we are delivering the critical building blocks for a cleaner, greener future.

Applying the latest technologies to sustainably mine the critical minerals that power electric vehicles, build renewable energy solutions, and help develop life-saving medical equipment is at the heart of what we do.

We invite you to be part of our evolution.

Our Team:

The Thompson Analytical Services Team is integral to the success of the operations in being a safe and reliable producer. We aim to plan the production, monitor, improve and report the performance of the Thompson Concentrator operation through technical excellence in the areas of metallurgy, ore handling, crushing, grinding, flotation, dewatering and concentrate handling.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an Analytical Laboratory Technician to join our Technical Services Team in Thompson, Manitoba. This is a permanent position.

Reporting to the Lab Supervisor, the role holder will perform chemical and instrumental analyses on a wide variety of samples from the Thompson mines and various stages of the nickel extraction process.

Additionally, in this position you will:
Perform chemical and instrumental analyses on various samples and other duties as assigned by a chemist or lab supervisor. Implement new methods and procedures in the lab as developed by the chemist. Clean and maintain analytical equipment, instrumentation and work areas and assist in troubleshooting. Communicate with the plant supervisors and respond to analytical requests. Ensure safe use of chemical and laboratory equipment and supplies. Provide training and assistance to new employees. Use Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to track and report sample results according to Standard Operating Procedures. Calculate and report results of routine and non-routine chemical analyses according to Standard Operating procedures. Use Computerized Analytical Instrumentation Software driven such as, but not limited to, ICP-OES, LECO, and AAS, etc.

About You:

Education:
Bachelor of Science Degree or relevant technical college diploma.
Experience:
Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role. Experience in mining or an industrial setting is considered an asset.
Skills:
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills. Ability to work independently to achieve outcomes with minimum supervision. Value, build and maintain strong working relationships with peers and team members.


How can Vale grow your career?

The Analytical Laboratory Technician will be a part of the Technical Services team which is integral to the success of the operations in being a safe and reliable producer. Additionally, Vale Canada offers a series of benefits including:
Competitive salary Attractive pension and benefits (company paid core coverage, flex health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances) Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation, flex, sick, top up for maternity/parental) Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth. Grow your career in a large and global company, and mining industry leader. Employee Family Assistance Program Online training and career development opportunities

Why Thompson

Thompson is known as the "Hub of the North." The town was developed in the 1950s around our mine and is now a thriving community. Our home boasts a close-knit and involved community with a vibrant arts and music scene and is known for its hospitality and welcoming nature.

Thompsonites, as we call ourselves, are always ready to welcome new people to town and are excited to share its gems with them. Above all, the main draw to Thompson is its unspoiled wilderness filled with waterfalls and wildlife, making it the perfect place for the adventurous soul.

From the Northern Lights to ice fishing, skating, skiing, hockey, sledding, hunting and every winter sport you can imagine, if you love the outdoors, Thompson is the perfect place for you and your family.

Include to Transform

At Vale, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome - they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.

Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Manitobans Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Grade: H06

Apply by July 5 th , 2024.

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