Assistant Manager, Gold Processing

Artemis Gold Inc.; Vanderhoof; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

RRSP Matching

Extended Health, Dental & Vision Care

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Programs

Job summary

Artemis Gold Inc. is seeking an Assistant Manager - Processing at the Blackwater Mine site to oversee daily processing plant operations, safety leadership, and production performance.

You will coordinate with maintenance, metallurgy and operations, mentor staff, participate in recruitment and onboarding, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with health and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in mineral processing or gold plant operations.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience in a mining or processing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate effective safety leadership by addressing and enforcing BW Gold safety standards, procedures, and safety systems.
• Assist in the daily management and coordination of gold processing plant operations.
• Support achievement of production targets, recovery rates, throughput, and operating efficiencies.
• Monitor plant performance and collaborate with operations, maintenance, and metallurgy teams to optimize processes.
• Ensure plant activities are conducted safely and in accordance with operational procedures.
• Assist with shutdown planning, commissioning activities, and operational readiness initiatives.
• Participate in troubleshooting operational issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, reliability, productivity, and cost control.
• Support preventative maintenance and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Promote a positive safety culture and encourage proactive reporting and engagement.
• Support workforce planning, scheduling, and coordination of shift activities.
• Mentor and develop employees through coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and performance management processes.
• Assist in preparing operational reports, production summaries, and KPI tracking.
• Maintain accurate records related to production, safety, environmental compliance, and personnel matters.
• Support budget monitoring and cost control initiatives within the processing department.
• Participate in planning meetings and provide operational input to management.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Process optimization

Schedule management

Training and coaching

Recruitment/onboarding

Decision making

Education

Degree in Metallurgy/Mining/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Operational reporting systems

Job description

Artemis Gold Inc. is seeking an Assistant Manager - Processing at the Blackwater Mine site to oversee daily processing plant operations, safety leadership, and production performance.

You will coordinate with maintenance, metallurgy and operations, mentor staff, participate in recruitment and onboarding, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with health and safety policies.