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Core Technician

Core Technician

levert group • Timmins, ON, CA
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$30.68 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Levert is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Core Technician to join a leading client in the mining industry.

This role is based at an underground operation in Northern Ontario, just east of Dubreuilville , and is focused on supporting core processing activities for production and exploration programs. The Core Technician will play a key role in handling, sampling, and preparing drill core, ensuring tasks are completed safely, accurately, and efficiently.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Bi-weekly pay
  • Dental and vision benefits
  • Prescription medication coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Opportunities to grow your skills in mining and geology
  • Career advancement opportunities with industry-leading companies

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Core Handling & Processing
  • Receiving, handling, and organizing drill core samples (BQ, NQ, HQ).
  • Ensuring core is properly labeled, stored, and transported.
  • Identifying potential errors in block and core box labeling

Core Logging Support

  • Processing of diamond drill core in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Preparing core samples for geological logging.
  • Assisting geologists by marking meter intervals and orientation lines.
  • Recording Rock Quality Designation (RQD) and other geological measurements.

Core Cutting & Sampling

  • Cutting/breaking drill core using saws/hammer/other tools for geochemical analysis.
  • Preparing samples for lab submission, ensuring accuracy in labeling and handling.
  • Dispatching samples to labs and tracking pulp returns.

Equipment & Facility Maintenance

  • Keeping the core shack, core farm, and geology storage areas clean and organized.
  • Ensuring core processing equipment is maintained and in good working condition.

Other Tasks

  • Data entry and basic administrative tasks.
  • Following all safety protocols related to core handling and equipment use.
  • Participating in safety meetings and inspections.
  • Identifying and reporting potential hazards in the workplace.
  • Actively participating in regular safety inspections and safety meetings.
  • Maintaining health, safety, statutory, regulatory, and licensing standards, and principles, both within own workplace and through the identification of potential risks throughout AGI.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience

  • Minimum Grade 12 education; an interest in natural sciences or mining is an asset.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment and independently when required.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and basic data entry.
  • Capable of lifting and moving objects weighing 40–50 lbs for set periods of time.
  • Valid Class G driver’s license (or equivalent) with a clean driving record and reliable vehicle.
  • Preferred 1–3 years of experience in an industrial setting, ideally in a remote site environment.

**Background check and drug and alcohol screening required - all must be clear**

Rotation: 14/14, Office and Field Work Environment, Remote Camp

PPE Required: Gloves, Hard hat, Safety Glasses, steel toe Boots, Class 3 high viz mining clothing Pants and long sleeve top or Coveralls.

While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Core Technician • Timmins, ON, CA