Chief Metallurgist

Artemis Gold Inc.; Vanderhoof; Remote; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; 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

BW Gold, a subsidiary of Artemis Gold Inc., seeks a Chief Metallurgist to lead the metallurgical team and direct processing operations at the Blackwater project site. You will guide metallurgy strategies, safety programs, and continuous improvement initiatives while coordinating with operations and technical services.

The role requires a strong track record in gold processing, plant operations, and senior supervision, with the ability to manage budgets and resources at a remote location on a 2

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Mineral Engineering, or equivalent engineering discipline.
• Professional designation or certification in a related area.
• Minimum 10 years of metallurgical/mineral processing experience, including 2+ years in a senior supervisory role.
• Solid knowledge of gold metallurgy, plant operations, safety, and control strategies.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and demonstrate project management skills.
• Leadership skills and ability to foster a positive work environment.
• Confidentiality and remote-site work capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the metallurgical team and oversee process metallurgy and plant performance.
• Support commissioning, ramp-up, and ongoing operations with procedures and reports.
• Collaborate with operations and technical services to address challenges and drive improvements.
• Contribute to processing strategies and technology development.
• Develop production budgets and forecasts with managers and staff.
• Oversee safety, environmental compliance, and KPIs.

Skills

Safety leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Leadership

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s or above in Metallurgy or related engineering

Professional designation or certification

Job description

Overview

BW Gold is a wholly owned subsidiary of Artemis Gold Inc (“Artemis”). Artemis is listed on the TSX Venture exchange, and is a well-financed, growth-oriented gold development company with strong financials aimed at creating shareholder value through the identification, acquisition, and development of gold properties in mining friendly jurisdictions. Our current focus is construction of the Blackwater Mine in central British Columbia approximately 160km southwest of Prince George and 450km northeast of Vancouver.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to join an entrepreneurial organization focused on technical excellence without the bureaucracy of larger firms. You will have the ability to make a significant contribution to the project team as the Company pursues the disciplined development of the Blackwater Mine. Artemis Gold received its BC Mines Act permit for Blackwater Mine in March 2023 enabling the project to move into major works construction.

Reporting to the Manager - Metallurgy, the Chief Metallurgist is responsible for overseeing and directing metallurgical processes, reporting, and providing leadership to the metallurgical team.

Schedule: 2 weeks on - 2 weeks off

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate effective safety leadership by addressing and enforcing BW Golds safety standards, procedures, and safety systems.
• Work closely with operations, develop procedures, provide instructions, technical inputs and reports to support the commissioning, ramp-up and regular operation that are aligned with best practices in the industry.
• Work with operation personnel and corporate technical services to define technical or operational challenges and opportunities and initiate/manage the projects for continuous improvement of metallurgy and overall plant performance.
• Provide input into processing operations strategies and technology development.
• Develop the production budget/forecast together with the process manager, maintenance and operation personnel.
• Ensure efficient operation of cyanide detoxification for tailings treatment and disposal and address problem areas.
• Work closely with the environmental department to manage the site water balance and associated water treatment requirements.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and standards.
• Oversee the routine production reporting, metal accounting and communication of KPIs of process metallurgy, process plant production and operation costs.
• Provide guidance on activities related to metallurgical test work conducted in laboratories, plant and testing facilities.
• Take a leading role in the employment and development of metallurgical team.
• Manage the plant information system and works in close liaison with the on-site lab team.
• May be required to maintain a clean-shaven appearance (i.e. no facial hair) to ensure the safe and effective use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) associated with assigned duties.
• Other duties as assigned/required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or above degree in Metallurgy, Mineral Engineering, or equivalent engineering discipline is required.
• Professional designation or certification in a related area is required.
• Minimum 10 years of metallurgical and/or mineral processing industrial experience, including 2+ years experience at a senior supervisory role.
• Solid knowledge/understanding of gold metallurgy, plant operations, workplace safety and control strategies of ore processing.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact professionally with different departments.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and demonstrate project management skills.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to create a positive work environment.
• Excellent practical understanding of plant operations and plant metallurgy.
• Attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to handle a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work at a remote location camp on a 2 weeks on/2 weeks off rotation.
• Comfortable working and living in close quarters with the team.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• RRSP Matching
• Extended Health, Dental & Vision Care
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Programs

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, national origin, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, or any other basis protected by law. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples. Members of Indigenous communities should clearly identify their status on their resume.