Group Manager, Senior Metallurgist, Laboratory Testing - Minerals

SGS; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in laboratory testing for the mining sector seeks a Group Manager with strong people management skills and technical expertise. The role encompasses managing a diverse team, driving business development, and ensuring compliance in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should possess a relevant degree, extensive experience in the minerals industry, and be proficient in project management methodologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience in the minerals industry.
• Excellent verbal and written English; French is an asset.
• Proficient in using business software and Project Management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of technical professionals.
• Generate strategic vision and drive financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with operational and safety standards.

Skills

People Management

Strategic Vision

Client Engagement

Project Management

Financial Acumen

Technical Reporting

Interpersonal Skills

Compliance Standards Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Our Metallurgy & Consulting group is searching for a Group Manager with effective people management skills and technical expertise. SGS is a global leader in providing laboratory testing for the mining sector. This role will involve managing technical professionals who are responsible for conducting bench-scale and pilot-scale metallurgical testing for a wide range of commodities including base metals, precious metals, platinum group elements, critical minerals, bulk commodities, and recycling materials.

1) People Management

• Staff Leadership & Development : Direct, plan, organize, and motivate staff, ensuring training needs are goals, review performance, and assess training needs and train professionals; ensure effective training programs covering quality, technical skills, and performance.Identify and train potential and mentor the technical team, identifying strengths and addressing weaknesses.
• Staffing & Resource Optimization : Optimize staff levels / shifts for SGS standards in production, quality, and financial performance.Monitor throughput and performance; approve overtime and add staff based on workload and financial recruitment efforts with a plan to increase headcount by 25%+.Communicate hiring needs to senior management.

2) Business Development

• Strategic Vision & Financial Stewardship : Generate a clear, strategic vision in collaboration with senior management.Develop division strategies with a focus on strategic growth initiatives.Support global business growth strategies.Accountable for financial performance, maintaining existing business, and driving a multi-million-dollar budget with a 10% annual growth target.Acquire resources and manage capital for business objectives.
• Client Engagement & Performance Delivery : Ensure customer expectations are bench-scale and pilot-scale testwork are delivered to achieve client satisfaction.Monitor and report weekly production status to confirm business targets are met.Demonstrate business development proficiency and strong interpersonal skills.

3) Other

• Operational Requirements, Compliance & Quality Assurance : Travel, consulting, ad hoc projects, and extended hours may be data quality, methodologies, and execution comply with accreditations.Implement Health & Safety (H&S) and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Education : University degree (Bachelor’s or Graduate degree) in Chemical Engineering, Mineral Processing, Metallurgy, Hydrometallurgy, Mining Engineering or in a related science or engineering discipline.
• Experience : Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience in the minerals industry or an equivalent combination of education and industrial experience.
• Experience in metallurgical testwork including flowsheet, development, laboratory scale and pilot plant programs.
• Excellent verbal and written English, with French being an asset.
• Ability to write complex technical reports.
• Possess ability to generate a clear, elaborate, strategic vision.
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
• The ability to manage technical staff and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment is essential.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to multi-task.
• Candidates must be proficient in using various types of computer & business software, along with information management applications (, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Candidates must also have expert-knowledge of Project Management methodologies and have demonstrated experience in the use of this, together with Project Management software (such as MS Project or similar).