Core Technician I

Alamos Gold Inc.; Dubreuilville; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in gold production, Alamos Gold Inc. is seeking a Core Handler for its Island Gold District operations in northern Ontario. This role involves processing drill core samples, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background, preference for experience in industrial settings, and the ability to work both in teams and independently.

Benefits

Travel allowance

Bunkhouse and Kitchen access

Remote camp accommodation

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education; interest in natural sciences or mining is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Handling and processing drill core samples.
• Cutting drill core using various tools for geochemical analysis.
• Maintaining equipment and facility cleanliness.

Skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Data entry

Multitasking

Education

Grade 12 education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Island Gold District
Dubreuilville, ON P0S1B0, CAN

Description

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Core Handling & Processing:
• Receiving, handling, and organizing drill core samples (BQ, NQ, HQ).
• Ensuring core is properly labeled, stored, and transported.
• Identifying potential errors in block and core box labeling.
• Processing of diamond drill core in a timely and accurate manner
• Preparing core samples for geological logging.
• Assisting geologists by marking meter intervals and orientation lines.
• Recording Rock Quality Designation (RQD) and other geological measurements.
• Core Cutting & Sampling:
• Cutting/breaking drill core using saws/hammer/other tools for geochemical analysis.
• Preparing samples for lab submission, ensuring accuracy in labeling and handling.
• Dispatching samples to labs and tracking pulp returns.
• Equipment & Facility Maintenance:
• Keeping the core shack, core farm, and geology storage areas clean and organized.
• Ensuring core processing equipment is maintained and in good working condition.
• Other Tasks:
• Data entry and basic administrative tasks.
• Following all safety protocols related to core handling and equipment use.
• Participating in safety meetings and inspections.
• Identifying and reporting potential hazards in the workplace. Actively participating in regular safety inspections and safety meetings.
• Maintaining health, safety, statutory, regulatory, and licensing standards, and principles, both within own workplace and through the identification of potential risks throughout AGI.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum Grade 12 education; an interest in natural sciences or mining is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and independently when required.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and basic data entry.
• Capable of lifting and moving objects weighing 40-50 lbs for set periods of time.
• Valid Class G driver’s license (or equivalent) with a clean driving record.
• Preferred 1-3 years of experience in an industrial setting, ideally in a remote site environment.

Working Conditions:

• 7x7, 14x14 or 4x3 schedule – depends on place of residence.
• Office and Field work environment.
• Remote Camp
• Bunkhouse and Kitchen access are provided while onsite.
• Flights are avalible from Toronto, Sudbury, Thunder Bay and Rouyn, QC.
• Travel allowance depending on location

Physical requirements:

• Has the ability to lift 40-50 lb.
• Periodic travel in the field.

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.

We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants however; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.