Sustainability jobs in Canada

Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Giving new life to used metals. Powering the cars of the future. As a global materials and technology group, we apply our specialist knowledge to offer materials and solutions that are essential to everyday life. We aim to be a clear world leader in materials for clean mobility and recycling and have turned our sustainability approach into an even greater competitive advantage. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?

A wealth of applications. Umicore is an expert in developing products and processes based on precious metals such as gold, silver and platinum. These materials enable our customers to make fine jewellery, coins, high-purity glass and industrial catalysts. Umicore also enables the sustainable and responsible sourcing of these metals and provides closed-loop recycling for our customers. To make the most of these materials we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new processes. Which is where you come in.

• Receive & Verify:Accept refining lots from internal and external sources, verify customer instructions, and ensure accurate documentation.
• Sort & Record:Weigh, photograph, and label lots using precision equipment including scales, cameras, and computers.
• Prepare for Processing:Route materials to appropriate departments and prepare samples for assay testing.
• Track & Report:Record melt room data including weights, losses, slag, and sample details.
• Support Disposal:Prepare materials for external disposal in compliance with environmental standards.
• Operate Equipment:Use tools such as drill presses and X-ray machines with confidence and care.
• Maintain Safety & Cleanliness:Follow all PPE, health, safety, and environmental protocols while keeping your workspace organized.
• Lift & Move:Regularly handle metal bars weighing up to 20kg (approx. 50lbs).

• Education:High school diploma (Grade 12) required.
• Mechanical Aptitude:Comfortable operating production machinery and using tools like micrometers and calipers.
• Physical Capability:Able to lift heavy materials regularly.
• Attention to Detail:Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Safety Mindset:Committed to maintaining a safe and respectful work environment.
• This is a replacement position

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?

If my expertise can help fulfill the precious metals needs of our customers, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO