Senior Metallurgist

About Alamos Gold Inc.: Alamos Gold is a Canadian-based gold producer with a long-term track record of creating value for all stakeholders through solid financial performance, low-cost production growth, and a company-wide commitment to social responsibility and environmental stewardship. We currently operate three mines – two in Canada and one in Mexico – and we have a strong portfolio of development stage projects, including the Lynn Lake Project and Island Gold Phase 3+ Expansion in Canada, and Puerto Del Aire Project in Mexico. Alamos also has an early-stage exploration project in Canada, the Qiqavik Gold Project. Our core values of safety, teamwork, environmental sustainability, integrity, and commitment allow our more than 1,900 dedicated team members to thrive in their careers and to create a lasting legacy that benefits all Alamos stakeholders.

About Island Gold District: Alamos Gold's Island Gold District will become one of the largest and lowest-cost gold mines in Canada. With the two mines within the district, Island Gold and Magino employ over 900 team members who work in the underground and open pit operations and are located in northern Ontario, just east of the town of Dubreuilville, 83 kilometres northeast of Wawa. Through ongoing exploration success, Island Gold District's Mineral Reserves and Resources have continued to grow in size and quality. Join the Island Gold District team and be a part of the long-life mining operations, as we prioritize our employee growth, high performance and a culture of safety and accountability.

Role Overview/Purpose:   

Reporting to the Chief Metallurgist, the Senior Metallurgist will provide technical direction and management for all metallurgical activities within the Island Gold District mineral processing plant. The role will lead and control the activities of metallurgical study, development, testing and analyses of designs, processes and procedures relating to mineral processing and precious metal recovery.

Primary Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain strict adherence to health, safety, environmental and community relations concerns and regulations.
• Lead all metallurgical activities in support of mineral processing operations and precious metal recovery.
• Guide the development and implementation of metallurgical study, testing and analysis of all mineral processing activity in the plant.
• Research and propose new projects for continuous process improvement and optimal plant performance.
• Provide guidance and coaching to the Metallurgy team; identify opportunities for training and professional development.
• Ensure metallurgical staff are aware of and compliant with gold room security procedures.
• Collaborate with mill operations, maintenance and other departments to implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Guide the Assay and Metallurgical Laboratories, maintaining a high standard and quality results within expected turnaround times.
• Guide the Process Control Engineer/Technician and other software packages to optimize the process.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications And Experience

• B.Sc. in Metallurgy/Metallurgical, Chemical or Materials Engineering degree.
• M.Sc. or advanced degree in Metallurgy or related field (Desirable)
• Registered as P Eng (Desirable)
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in metallurgy within a processing plant.
• Expertise in gold processing is an asset.
• Solid knowledge of OHS requirements.
• Experience in metallurgical test process design.
• Strong metallurgical accounting process knowledge.
• Tracking and optimization of wear materials.
• Experience with project management and ability to make sound project decisions.
• Solid knowledge of Delta V PCS & PI is an asset.
• Proven track record of successfully leading a team in a processing environment.
• Strong commitment to safety, health, risk management, and environmental standards.
• Start-up, operational readiness and commissioning experience is considered an asset.
• Be able to fill in as acting Chief Metallurgist in their absence.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an organization that values innovation and continuous learning.
• Collaborate with dynamic leaders and teams committed to professional growth.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Working Conditions: 

• 7x7 rotation

Alamos Gold Inc. may use artificial intelligence to initially screen or assess applicants for this position with respect to mandatory job requirements.   

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.   

 Alamos Gold Inc. (the "Company") is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible environment for all third parties, and will provide accommodation where required, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the "Act"). The Company is committed to excellence in serving all third parties including people with disabilities and will do so by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility and meeting the requirements under the Act in a timely fashion.