Loadout Sample Technician

Timmins Economic Development Corporation; Timmins; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company, Northern Sun Mining, seeks a Loadout Sample Technician to join their Metallurgical department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring product quality through accurate sampling and coordination with various departments, contributing to operational excellence.

Benefits

Comprehensive drug coverage and extended health care benefits

Group life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Group retirement savings plan with company match

Opportunities for career advancement and professional development

Qualifications

• Capability to perform physical tasks is necessary.
• Experience in an industrial environment is highly regarded.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Sample and label concentrate bags, logging samples accurately.
• Conduct visual inspections and verify sample integrity.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area per company policies.

Skills

Basic understanding of sampling procedures

Good communication skills

Ability to follow procedures

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary education in Chemical Engineering Technology

Job description

Work Location:Timmins, ON
Reference Number: 2025-024
Position Type:Full-time
Work Schedule:5-5-4 rotation, 12-hour shifts. Although this is the established schedule, the company reserves the right to modify it as needed to meet operational requirements.
Compensation: Hourly, based on experience and qualifications.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Northern Sun Mining is a reputable mining company located 25 km southeast of Timmins, Ontario, where it owns and operates the Redstone concentrator. For almost a decade, Northern Sun Mining has been providing custom milling services to various mining communities, demonstrating exceptional recoveries of gold and platinum group metals.

To learn more about Northern Sun Mining, visit our website at www.northernsunmining.ca .

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Northern Sun Mining currently has an exciting opportunity for a Loadout Sample Technician to join our Metallurgical department. Reporting to the Lab Supervisor, the ideal candidate will be responsible for collecting, preparing, and documenting samples of material during the loadout process. This role ensures that product quality meets company standards and customer specifications by performing accurate and timely sampling and assisting with loadout operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sample and label concentrate bags and log concentrate samples in accordance with established procedures.
• Label, seal and work with Loadout Operator to organize concentrate bags for shipping.
• Input records into company database.
• Perform initial visual inspections and verify sample integrity and documentation.
• Prepare and distribute samples to the appropriate departments (e.g., lab, quality control) in a timely manner.
• Clean and maintain sample handling equipment and work areas to ensure safe and organized operations.
• Communicate with operations, laboratory, and shipping departments to coordinate sample needs and resolve discrepancies.
• Proficiently operate a two-way radio when required.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Work in compliance with prescribed company policies and procedures.
• Be proactive with company safety initiatives.
• Additional tasks as assigned by the Lab Supervisor and/or Engineering personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma; post-secondary education in Chemical Engineering Technology or Metallurgical Engineering Technology or equivalent relevant work experience is an asset.
• Previous experience in an industrial environment is highly regarded.
• Basic Mill Process Operator Common Core is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Capable of performing physical tasks.
• Sound understanding of sampling procedures, quality control standards, and safety protocols.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow procedures.
• Comfortable using basic computer systems for data entry and reporting.

BENEFITS

In addition to a competitive compensation package, we also offer:

• Comprehensive drug coverage and extended health care benefits
• Group life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Group retirement savings plan with company match
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development

HOW TO APPLY

If you are a dedicated and highly motivated individual seeking to join a dynamic team, we encourage you to submit your resume detailing your relevant experience to [e-mail]. Please include reference number “2025-024” in the subject line.

Note:Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. We appreciate all applicants for their interest in our company.

Northern Sun Mining Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and we believe that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success. Wherever possible, accommodation is made for qualified applicants with self-declared disabilities. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and all aspects of employment including the decision to hire or promote will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirements.

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