Lab Assayer Minto Mine, YT

True Environmental; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensero Solutions is seeking a Lab Assayer for the Minto Mine project in Yukon on a full-time schedule with 2-weeks-on/2-weeks-off FIFO. You will perform assaying, manage data entry, and handle shipments to labs while maintaining labs and field sampling activities.

The role requires a science/engineering background and experience with AAS and colorimetric analysis, strong organization, and communication skills, plus proficiency in MS Office. Competitive hourly pay is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering or a technical diploma with relevant work experience.
• Experience performing Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) and colorimetric analysis of water samples.
• Strong organizational skills, problem solving, and ability to work with confidential documents.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform assaying accurately following SOPs, to meet project deliverables and timelines.
• Accurate data entry into data management software and data recording.
• Receives samples and/or supplies.
• Equipment maintenance and monitoring.
• Logs information in lab book /form and performs internal reviews of lab books/forms.
• Ensures consumables, chemicals and samples are well organized and tracked according to the designated method for their area.
• Remote field sampling and environmental data collection.
• Environmental sampling and preparation of shipments to labs.
• Analyzes and interprets environmental data.
• Preparing and formatting reports.
• Related office tasks, including filing and reception on as a needed basis.
• All other related duties as required.

Skills

AAS (Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy)

Colorimetric analysis

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Ensero Solutions is an environmental consulting and remediation business with specific expertise in environmental assessments, permitting, regulatory and compliance services, active/passive water treatment, mine water management, and turnkey remediation services for the mining industry and broader industrial sectors. At Ensero, we get the opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment and people’s lives. We’re building a culture where people can grow their careers and are challenged to solve our client’s toughest environmental problems.

Lab Assayer

Minto Mine, YT – Full-Time

Two-Weeks On / Two-Weeks Off - Fly-In / Fly-Out available

Reporting to the Environmental Manager, this role is responsible for environmental data collection and assaying at the Minto Mine project.

About the Role

• Perform assaying accurately following SOPs, to meet project deliverables and timelines.
• Accurate data entry into data management software and data recording.
• Receives samples and/or supplies.
• Equipment maintenance and monitoring.
• Logs information in lab book /form and performs internal reviews of lab books/forms.
• Ensures consumables, chemicals and samples are well organized and tracked according to the designated method for their area.
• Remote field sampling and environmental data collection.
• Environmental sampling and preparation of shipments to labs.
• Analyzes and interprets environmental data.
• Preparing and formatting reports.
• Related office tasks, including filing and reception on as a needed basis.
• All other related duties as required.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering or a technical diploma with relevant work experience
• Experience performing Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) and colorimetric analysis of water samples;
• Strong organizational skills, problem solving, and ability to work with confidential documents;
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and oral communication

$29 - $40 an hour

This position description may be amended from time to time at the discretion of Ensero to reflect the changing nature of the work. All changes will be communicated to the employee with the appropriate notice.

Ensero has offices in Canada (Saskatoon, Vancouver and Whitehorse) and the US (Denver), and is well established as an innovative leader in regulatory, environmental management, water treatment, remediation technologies, and facility operations. We believe in giving you the opportunity to learn and to help make an impact on the sustainability of the environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.