Metallurgist Environmental Laboratory Testing Minerals

This position is responsible for the technical competence in conducting environmental metallurgical test procedures involving physical and/or chemical testing metallurgical separations.

• The incumbent is responsible for client relationships/communications and meeting client requirements for successful project completion.
• The incumbent is accountable for setting and controlling project budgets and issuing project billing invoices.
• Responsible for the management of small and medium sized projects of variable scope and complexity.
• Establishes scheduling work flows through so that client deadlines are met in a timely fashion monitor throughput and performance.
• Compile and analyzes metallurgical data.
• Prepares and composes substantial portions and/or complete reports that are ultimately provided to clients.
• Scheduling of metallurgical test work.
• Manages financial aspects of projects and issue monthly project invoices.
• Provides advice to Technicians Technologists and Junior Metallurgists.
• Design moderate/complex environmental test programs based on client objectives.
• Provide guidance to clients in regard to the design of test programs and the interpretation of the
• results.
• Develop proposals for aforementioned test programs.
• Manage all aspects of the project including but not limited to preparation of scope up documentation preparation of invoices and reconciliation of budgets.
• Regular communications with clients (verbal and written).
• Compose final interpretive reports ensuring complete documentation encompassing all aspects of the test program (summaries of the test methods interpretation of the test data recommendations (if appropriate) laboratory Certificates of Analysis and Chain of Custody documentation).
• Conduct applied research and experimental testing.

Qualifications :

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Sciences or in a related science discipline or equivalent related work experience combined with a three-year college diploma in a Science related program (Environmental Sciences Chemistry etc.) is required.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a minerals testing laboratory setting is required.
• Good hand/eye coordination when handling samples and various equipment.
• Previous experience in mineral processing hydrometallurgy or gold metallurgy including flowsheet development bench scale test work and pilot plant programs.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in the supervising of small technical teams ideally including the supervising of people in a minerals related laboratory.
• Experience with financial/budget responsibilities is an asset.
• Demonstrates above average verbal and written communication skills including grammar and composition.
• Ability to compose clear and concise technical reports.
• Familiar with key unit operations and equipment.
• Candidates must be proficient in using various type of computer software (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook etc.).
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced highly professional environment.
• Ability to work well with others and independently.

Additional Information :

Compensation: $70000 to $90000 per year / 40 hours per week.

Some benefit highlights:

• 80% coverage Health Dental and Vision.
• Group Incentive Bonus program.
• Relocation benefits.
• Enhanced Vacation entitlement.
• RRSP Program Eligibility

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such we recruit hire train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression and Indigenous status or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the companys rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1