Intermediate Pyrometallurgist

BBA Consultants; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance plan

Retirement savings plan

Annual vacation and sick leave

Cellphone fee reimbursements

Job summary

BBA Consultants in Canada seeks an Intermediate Pyrometallurgist to drive pyrometallurgical process design, modeling, and optimization across multiple projects and locations, including Toronto and other Canadian sites.

The role requires 5–10 years in non-ferrous pyrometallurgy, expertise with METSIM/HSC Chemistry, and strong English and French communication to collaborate with offices and clients.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in extractive metallurgy or chemical engineering from an accredited university
• 5 to 10 years of experience in pyrometallurgical process designs for non-ferrous metals
• Advanced knowledge of METSIM and HSC Chemistry; SysCAD accepted as additional tools
• Advanced English and French skills for collaboration with offices and clients in Canada and Québec

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize pyrometallurgical processes for non-ferrous metals
• Develop simulation models for pre-treatment, smelting, converting and refining
• Collaborate with offices and clients to deliver complete process designs

Skills

Process design

Simulation tools

Bilingual English/French

Metallurgy

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in extractive metallurgy or chemical engineering

Tools

METSIM

HSC Chemistry

SysCAD

Job description

Intermediate Pyrometallurgist

4 Locations Available | req3170

Job available in these locations:

• Toronto, ON, Canada
• Montreal, QC, Canada
• Val d'Or, QC, Canada
• Rouyn-Noranda, QC, Canada

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

We’re seeking an intermediate Process Engineer in Pyrometallurgy to be part of our growing portfolio of high-temperature process consultants and pyrometallurgists. You’ll be involved in every aspect of process designs, including simulation models for pre-treatment, smelting, converting, and refining processes, and will help design complete processes.

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Results-driven
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Constantly seeking sustainable and agile solutions
• Rigorous and ethical
• Fascination for innovation

Summary of certifications and job requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in extractive metallurgy or chemical engineering from an accredited university
• 5 to 10 years of experience in pyrometallurgical process designs for non-ferrous metals
• Advanced knowledge and experience with the process simulation software packages METSIM and HSC Chemistry; other simulation tools are also accepted, e.g., SysCAD
• Advanced English skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in English-speaking Canadian provinces and internationally; you may need to use English occasionally or daily, depending on current projects
• Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in Québec

An overview of BBA’s total rewards

• Annual base salary from $70,000 to $110,000
• Annual premium program for regular employees
• Onsite mobility premium
• Time bank
• Cellphone fee reimbursements
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program
• Retirement savings plan
• Annual vacation and sick leave
• Premium for employee referrals

BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.

At BBA, you get many benefits

• Long-term hiring prospects (not just project-based)
• Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
• Wide playing field, based on your interests, from technical and team management to project management
• Participation in innovation projects
• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
• Custom training and development plans
• Access to a leadership program

About BBA

For over 40 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution.

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice(PCB), with a network of 15 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels.

Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA a Canada’s Best Employer and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.

Learn more about us by visiting our LinkedIn page and join the networks of our talent attraction specialists to speak with them directly.