Assay Lab Technician - Emo, Canada - New Gold Inc.

New Gold Inc.

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Emo, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Make an impact at Canada's premier mining company.

New Gold attracts and hires highly skilled individuals.

By joining our team, you can look forward to:

A stimulating values-based work environment
A culture of collaboration and inclusion
Inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders
Career development opportunities
A deeply rooted commitment to responsible mining, health and safety and community engagement
A competitive total compensation program
A comprehensive benefits package including a retirement savings plan

Rainy River Mine

Situated in beautiful northwestern Ontario, 65 km northwest of Fort Frances, the Rainy River Mine is an open pit, gold and silver producing, residential mine site.

The Rainy River Mine, located adjacent to the Ontario / Minnesota border is 65 Kilometers northwest of Fort Frances, Ontario and is situated half way between Winnipeg, Manitoba and Thunder Bay, Ontario The area is home to more than 130 species of birds and large populations of moose, black bear and deer.

If you enjoy outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, winter sports and lake country then this is an area you will love to live and work in.

About The Role

Schedule:
Shift 7/- 12-hour days

Position Reports To:
Senior Assay Lab Supervisor

Position Overview

Working at the onsite laboratory and reporting to the Assay Laboratory Supervisor, the Assay Lab Technician's primary responsibility is to provide timely and accurate analytical services to the Rainy River Gold Mine Operations.

This position is considered an entry level position and is a labour intensive role.

Key Responsibilities

Sample preparation and general laboratory tasks
Execute procedures and systems to achieve results within given timeframes according to the laboratory Service Agreement

Provide support to the team to meet OHSE site standards - Ensuring all lab work areas are SAFE and if there are any problems to get them addressed in a timely fashion.

Setting up analytical batches
Inventory checks - checking stock levels are up to date, daily & weekly checks. Ordering lab supplies, finding suppliers, sending away for quotes etc. Work with warehouse personnel to ensure adequate stock levels are maintained.
Daily, weekly logbooks are being filled out
Housekeeping within the lab area is to the required standard.

Qualifications:

Problem-solving skills
Extensive knowledge of operating procedures
Good math abilities - to work with numbers
General use of MS Word, Excel, Access, SAP, LIMS - desirable
First aid certificate - desirable
Certificate in laboratory skills - desirable
Valid drivers' license - essential
Work in a team environment to meet deadlines
Positive attitude and commitment to safety
Good initiative and judgement
Communicates effectively

Why New Gold?

Highly competitive compensation programs
Striving for excellence

Inclusion, Equal Opportunity, Accessibility

New Gold is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans' status, Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors.

Disability-related accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request.