Director, Metallurgy

Alamos Gold; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gold producer, Alamos Gold, seeks a Director, Metallurgy based in Toronto. This role involves providing technical support for process optimization at mining sites in Canada and Mexico. The ideal candidate will leverage their engineering expertise and operational experience to implement best practices, enhance safety compliance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the company's projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in crushing, grinding, leaching technologies.
• Strong communication skills for reports and presentations.
• Understanding of safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Visit mine sites to identify and manage process risks.
• Develop contingency plans to meet production targets.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives with process teams.

Skills

Engineering expertise

Operational experience in gold processing

Communication skills

Flexibility and willingness to travel

Education

Degree in metallurgy, engineering, or related field

Job description

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.

Join A Dynamic Team of Technical Services Professionals!

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Technical Services, the Director, Metallurgy will support a range of improvement initiatives and operational challenges across projects and mine sites in Canada and Mexico.

Role Overview

The Director, Metallurgy will provide technical support to the process teams at existing mines and projects, focusing on carbon-in-leach and heap leach operations. You will collaborate closely with the Senior Vice President, Technical Services, and the operational teams at each site to develop and implement processing plans aligned with the company's vision. Additionally, you will support the Toronto-based Technical Services team with feasibility studies, technical report generation, and due diligence activities.

This position is based in Toronto, with regular travel to mine sites.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate, with industry best practices and operational experience, will:

• Visit mine sites to identify, evaluate, and manage process risks, reviewing management plans, process status, and trend directions
• Develop practical contingency plans to mitigate key risks and ensure production targets are met
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives with process teams to optimize production
• Conduct trade-off studies and estimate costs for process improvements and projects
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance

The ideal candidate will have engineering expertise and operational experience in gold processing, especially in crushing, grinding, leaching, and related technologies. Strong communication skills for reports and presentations, along with operational flexibility and willingness to travel, are essential assets.