Assay Lab Trainee

New Gold Inc.; Emo Township; In loco; CAD 58.000 - 61.000; Tempo pieno

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Competitive base salary package

Extended health & dental

Disability insurance

RRSP match

Descrizione del lavoro

Coeur Mining is seeking a dedicated Assay Lab Trainee for the Rainy River Gold Mine in Ontario. You will work onsite under the Assay Laboratory Supervisor, providing timely analytical services while gaining hands-on experience in sample preparation and mineral processing.

No prior assay lab experience is required; on-the-job training is provided. Local applicants in the Rainy River District are prioritized.

Competenze

• Entry-level position with on-the-job training to acquire necessary skills.
• Experience in sample preparation or mineral processing is an asset.
• Familiarity with SAP and LIMS is desirable.
• Strong teamwork and safety mindset; eager to learn and contribute.

Mansioni

• Weighing, drying, and inventory of samples.
• Data entry and batch setup using LIMS.
• Crushing and pulverizing of routine mill and geological samples.
• Perform QA/QC checks including Particle Size Analysis (PSA).
• Maintain equipment such as crusher and pulverizer; logs for maintenance.
• Collaborate with crew to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Follow Laboratory Service Agreement procedures to achieve timely results.
• Support OHSE site standards and safe lab work areas.

Conoscenze

Sample preparation

Mineral processing

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Learning mindset

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

SAP

LIMS

Descrizione del lavoro

Make an impact at an all-North American precious metals producer. New Gold is now part of Coeur Mining. Visit www.coeur.com to learn more.

Coeur Mining 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
• A deeply rooted commitment to responsible mining, health and safety and community engagement
• A comprehensive benefits package including a retirement savings plan

Coeur Mining is a growing, all-North American precious metals producer with seven operations: the Las Chispas silver-gold mine and Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska, the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota, the Rainy River gold mine in Ontario, Canada, and the New Afton copper-gold mine in British Columbia, Canada. In addition, Coeur owns the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead exploration project in British Columbia.

Coeur offers a flexible, hybrid work model and a culture built on safety, collaboration, and real opportunities to develop your career for those who want to grow alongside a company that is doing the same.

Rainy River

Situated in beautiful northwestern Ontario, 65 km northwest of Fort Frances, the Rainy River mine is an open pit and underground, gold and silver producing, residential mine site.

The Rainy River mine, located adjacent to the Ontario/Minnesota border is 65 kilometers northwest of Fort Frances, Ontario and is situated half way between Winnipeg, Manitoba and Thunder Bay, Ontario The area is home to more than 130 species of birds and large populations of moose, black bear and deer. If you enjoy outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, winter sports and lake country then this is an area you will love to live and work in.

Applicants who reside in Northwestern Ontario and have experience working in a cross-cultural environment, coupled with knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those living in the Northwest Ontario, are assets. Hiring priority will be given to qualified applicants who are beneficiaries of the Impact Benefits Agreement (IBA) and to qualified applicants residing in the Northwest Ontario communities. (Indigenous) Members must clearly identify their status on the online job application and resume if they wish to receive priority consideration.

About The Role

Position Reports To: Assay Lab Supervisor

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a dedicated hard-working individual to join our team as a Assay Lab Trainee. Working at the onsite laboratory and reporting to the Assay Laboratory Supervisor, the Assay Lab Trainee’s primary responsibility is to provide timely and accurate analytical services to the Rainy River Gold Mine Operations. While Assay Lab and mineral processing experience is not required for this position, it is considered to be a valuable asset. This is an entry level position, the successful candidate will receive on-the-job training to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge required for the position.

*Local applicants of the Rainy River District will be given priority. Please note that camp accommodations are not provided for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the weighing, drying and inventory of samples.
• Accurate data entry and set up of batch runs using LIMS.
• Safely and efficiently perform crushing and pulverizing of routine mill and geological samples.
• Ensure routine QA/QC checks, including Particle Size Analysis (PSA), are completed.
• Responsible for equipment (crusher and pulverizer) maintenance and checks.
• Keep a logbook for all routine equipment maintenance and daily, weekly and monthly housekeeping schedules.
• Collaborate with crew members, lead hands and supervisor to ensure tasks are completed safely, timely and efficiently.
• Execute procedures and systems to achieve results within given timeframes according to the Laboratory Service Agreement.
• Provide support to the team to meet OHSE site standards - ensuring all lab work areas are safe.

Qualifications

• Previous experience sample preparation or mineral processing is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) is an asset.
• Familiarity with SAP & LIMS is desirable.
• Work in a team environment to meet deadlines
• Positive attitude, commitment to safety and desire to learn.
• Good initiative and judgement .

The anticipated salary for this position will be between $58,000 to 61,000.

*Note: this employment opportunity is based on an actual current vacancy, not just for future consideration.

Why Coeur?

• Highly competitive base salary, compensation programs and a quarterly incentive program
• Extended Health & Dental Benefit
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance benefit
• Defined match contribution to group registered retirement savings account

We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. Coeur Mining does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with the Company. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by Coeur Mining will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered.

Coeur Mining 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.

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