Gold Room Technician

West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd.; Red Lake; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fly-in / Fly-out & Camp Accommodations

100% employer paid extended health and

dental program

Health Care Spending Account

Long-Term Disability Coverage

RRSP matching program

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. in Ontario is seeking a Gold Room Technician to safely operate the gold room furnace, manage electrowinning and gravity processing, and ensure accurate documentation for gold recovery.

The role supports the Madsen mine operations on a 14-day rotation. You will work closely with metallurgical, maintenance, and operations teams, handling hazardous materials, maintaining records, and contributing to daily reports and metallurgical balance calculations.

Qualifications

• 2 years refining experience.
• Minimum high school diploma; post-secondary education in engineering is an asset.
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to learn and develop.
• Ability to use Excel and Word; capable of written reports and records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills across operations, maintenance, accounting and metallurgical teams.

Responsibilities

• Operate the gold room furnace: ordering, mixing and managing fluxes.
• Manage electrowinning cell operations including washing and sludge recovery.
• Pour molten gold with precision and manage hazards of molten material.
• Prepare gold for shipment with sampling and documentation.
• Maintain records, shipment documents and logbooks for gold recovery process.
• Coordinate with maintenance for troubleshooting and LOTO procedures.
• Work with the gravity process (Knelson/ACACIA) and assist metallurgical balance calculations.
• Produce daily reports and assist with sampling, lab tests, and data management.

Skills

Refining experience

Written & verbal skills

Interpersonal collaboration

Computer skills (Excel/Word)

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary in engineering (asset)

Tools

Induction furnaces

Knelson gravity process equipment

ACACIA gravity concentrator

Job description

West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. is a Canadian gold exploration and development company focused on restarting and expanding the historic Madsen Gold Mine in the Red Lake District of Northwestern Ontario. In addition to advancing the Madsen Mine toward sustainable production, the company is developing nearby high-grade gold deposits to support future growth. Backed by modern infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and a strong technical team, West Red Lake Gold is committed to operational excellence, responsible mining practices, and creating long-term value as it progresses toward steady commercial production.

The Gold Room Technician is responsible for the safe, efficient and secure melting of the gold doré, managing the gold room (refinery) along with tasks associated within the processing plant including the gravity process (Knelson & ACACIA) and various metallurgical tasks. This position operates on a 14-days-on, 14-days-off rotational schedule.

The Benefits

• Build your future with us. We support, develop, and reward our people every step of the way.
• Operation Bonus Program
• Fly-in / Fly-out & Camp Accommodations
• 100% employer paid extended health and dental program
• Health Care Spending Account
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• RRSP matching program
• Employee referral bonus

About The Candidate

• 2 years refining experience
• Minimum high school diploma, post secondary education in engineering an asset
• Individual initiative and willingness to learn and develop
• Understanding of Excel, Word, computer related skills with the ability to provide written reports and records
• Demonstrated written and verbal skills
• Interpersonal skills working with other departments including operations, maintenance, accounting and the metallurgical team including coaching and training.
• Physically able to perform laborious tasks, work safely with hazardous materials (chemicals, heat and donning of personal protective equipment).
• Critical thinking skills with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

About The Role

• Meticulously operate the gold room furnace including the ordering, mixing and understanding of the melting fluxes, gold room supplies and materials
• Responsible for electrowinning cell management including washing, cathode wool, gold sludge recovery along with tasks associated with the recovery of the gold from EW cell to final gold poured. Experience with Induction furnaces an asset including furnace maintenance (crucible changes)
• Precision in pouring molten gold into molds and the hazards and risk management related to the handling of molten material.
• Preparation of gold for shipment including sampling, packaging and related documentation
• Strict adherence to the company’s security protocols
• Ability to maintain accurate records, shipment documents and logbooks tracking the various weights, inventories or other factors associated with the gold recovery process.
• Operation of pumps, valves, use of hand tools along with a mechanical aptitude required
• Work closely with other team members within the gold room or within the processing plant
• Operation of the Madsen Mill’s gravity process (Knelson / ACACIA)
• Workplace inspections identifying issues, challenges and subsequent solutions to promote and sustain a safe and efficient workplace.
• Assist the metallurgical department with data input for metallurgical balance calculations and producing daily reports when required
• Assist the metallurgical department with sampling, sampling preparation, lab or plant test work and associated data management
• Work with maintenance personnel with troubleshooting, isolation (LOTO) Gold Room and Gravity process issues
• Perform other duties as required/assigned

Safety And Health

• Strict adherence to regulatory and company health, safety and environmental policies/procedures.
• Maintains a clean, orderly and safe working environment with housekeeping of high priority.
• Work collaboratively with Safety department constantly striving for improved work practices following the Internal Responsibility System (IRS)
• The Company is committed to providing training and development for the right candidate(s) to build skills and competencies **

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, diverse workforce and responsible mining practices that create lasting value for our people, communities, and stakeholders.

At West Red Lake Gold, we foster a culture where people speak up with courage, take action, challenge unsafe conditions, and care for one another because safety is not just a set of rules; it is who we are and what we stand for. The health, safety, and well‑being of our employees remain our highest priorities. We are committed to creating sustainable value through responsible environmental stewardship, strong social responsibility, and operational excellence.

• Must be willing to complete a criminal background check, pre‑employment physical, and drug and alcohol test