Sample Preparation Technician - Exploration Lab

B2Gold Completes Acquisition of Oklo Resources Limited; Nunavut; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

B2Gold, a leading gold producer, is seeking a laboratory technician for its Nunavut operations. The role involves managing sample preparation and analysis within a mining laboratory. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and the ability to work safely in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Group benefits for employees and dependents

Qualifications

• Two years experience in a mining or commercial laboratory.
• Must be reasonably fit for repetitive lifts and turns.
• Experience with various laboratory equipment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Receive, prepare and manage the receiving and preparation area.
• Sort and record samples to ensure they correlate with the receiving manifest.
• Maintain clean equipment and report any failures or hazards.

Skills

Safety conscious

Knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems

Ability to interpret data

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

LIMS

Boyd Crushers

LM2 Pulverizers

Lab jaw crusher

Ring and puck or disc mills

Job description

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Location:

Nunavut, CA

The Company

B2Gold is a responsible international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Mali, Namibia and the Philippines, the Goose Project under construction in northern Canada, and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries including Mali, Colombia and Finland.

Position

Location and Reporting Structure

Reporting to the Chief Assayer, this position will be a fly in- fly out 3x3 rotation based in Nunavut, Canada.

Responsibilities

• Receive, prepare and manage the receiving and preparation area;
• Prepare mine samples, exploration core samples and plant pulp samples;
• Assist in the Leachwell Lab, Fire Lab or Chemistry;
• Sort and record samples received to ensure they correlate with the receiving manifest;
• Dry, Crush, Riffle and Pulverize samples;
• Submit samples to the Leachwell Lab, Fire Lab, Chemistry lab or Metallurgical Lab as per analysis requisition.
• Assist with weighing, analysis or cleanup as time permits;
• Maintain clean equipment and provide normal operation maintenance;
• Report equipment failures, hazard or required maintenance to the lab supervisor; and
• Maintain an organized sample storage area.

Desired Competencies and Requirements

• Two (2) years experience in a mining or commercial laboratory;
• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Experience using LIMS, Boyd Crushers, LM2 Pulverizers, lab jaw crusher and Ring and puck or disc mills is an asset;
• Must be reasonably fit to do repetitive lifts and turns for several hours per day handling a 31 lb pulveriser bowl; and
• Knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems and other word-processing, spreadsheet, and scientific software applications; and ability to interpret data.
• Safety conscious and ability to perform tasks and responsibilities in a safe manner.

Compensation and Benefits

For informational purposes, the estimated annual earnings are $91,637.00 for 2184 scheduled hours (combined regular hourly rate of $33.25 and overtime rate of $49.88) in a work year.

B2Gold Nunavut offers a competitive compensation package, including salary commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills, plus a group benefits package for employees and their dependents.

Application and Contact Information

Kitikmeot Inuit, Nunavut Inuit, and Residents receive priority hiring consideration, if one these categories applies, please state it after the reference number in the subject line. We thank all for their interest but are only considering applicants with working rights in Canada.
B2Gold Nunavut prioritizes local employment, supports empowerment initiatives, and continuously works towards a people profile that matches the demographics of the respective national settings in which we operate, while appreciating our inclusive culture that attracts talent from around the world. As an equal opportunity employer, B2Gold Nunavut values diversity and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

The B2Gold Back River Corp. owned Back River Project is a significant undertaking with contributions from both B2Gold Nunavut and valued Contractors. Although we appreciate your interest in working for B2Gold Nunavut directly; if you are not selected for employment with B2Gold Nunavut or we have no current work available that is suitable for your skill set, B2Gold Nunavut may share your application material with our contractors for positions that they are seeking to fill. If you do not want your resume shared, please indicate so in the subject line of your email and we will retain a copy of your application material for our internal records only.

We will retain application material on file for future vacancies (openings within 6-12 months) for consideration; however, you are encouraged to apply to any opening you may be suited for. If selected to move forward a member of our team will be in touch.

Closing Date

This post will remain open until 12:00AM MST May 29th, 2025, unless a suitable candidate is not found. We thank all applicants for their interest in B2Gold Nunavut; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.