Jr. Mineralogist/geoscientist

**Job highlights**
- XPS Glencore Canada Corporation
- Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
- Excellent benefits and work culture

**Job ID**
- MS-31424VR**Closing date**
- 01/04/2024**Last Updated**
- 16/03/2024***
- XPS is a licensed metallurgical engineering, technology and test services business offering industry leading expertise in orebody characterization, flowsheet development, operational support, process control, growth initiatives and asset integrity management for most commodities including gold, nickel, copper, zinc, PGEs, rare earths and industrial minerals._

**The Opportunity**

We currently have a rewarding opportunity for a passionate Geoscientist to join our Mineralogy team at XPS in Greater Sudbury, Ontario. The position will be based in Falconbridge, Ontario. This is a full-time position.

Reporting to the Principal Geoscientist, you will work in an analytical Mineral Science laboratory equipped with an electron probe microanalyzer (EPMA), x-ray diffractometer (XRD) and automated scanning electron microscopes (QEMSCAN/TIMA). Project work will focus on orebody characterization and mineralogical audits of concentrators or analysis of laboratory and process test work samples. You will interact with internal and external clients in engineering and geological disciplines. Travel may be a requirement for some project work.

**What you will bring**:

- Honours B.Sc. in Geology/Mineralogy/Earth Science
- 1-3 years of mineralogy experience
- Eligibility for or working towards licensure as a Professional Geoscientist in Ontario
- A keen interest in mineralogy and the interaction of minerals with different processing methods is considered an asset (process mineralogy)
- Experience with automated mineralogy techniques and operation of analytical equipment in a laboratory setting is considered an asset (SEM/EDS, XRD, EPMA, LA-ICPMS)
- Additional experience or exposure in the areas of mineral processing, extractive metallurgy or materials engineering are considered an asset.
- Strong project management and reporting skills
- Strong leadership skills
- A business sense and entrepreneurial spirit
- Excellent communication (oral and written) skills, analytical and problem solving skills
- Personable, team player

**Why choose Glencore?**

Working at Glencore means choosing a safe environment where well-being, respect, fairness and integrity are top priorities. Glencore offers a range of career opportunities leading to a variety of paths within the company.

Additionally, Glencore Canada offers a series of benefits including:

- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits
- Performance Bonus
- Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
- Opportunities to build your network

Glencore is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.