Metallurgist

Metallurgist

About us

From humble beginnings in 2010, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you’ll have a bright future with us.

About Red Lake

Evolution’s star is rising in Red Lake

At Red Lake, our people have many career and growth opportunities and a bright future. With three underground mines and two processing plants all within the one site, Red Lake is one of the highest-grade gold deposits in Canada. The operational diversity and complexity at Red Lake, along with outstanding exploration potential, opens the door to many career possibilities and highlights working with us.

Located in Northwestern Ontario, we encourage our people to live local in the stunning community of Red Lake, where you can enjoy the outdoor lifestyle and adventures the region is renowned for. It’s very special that our town and operations are all close by, so it really does feel like one big community.

Your Benefits

At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future.

Your benefits include:

• Relocation Assistance
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Bonus’ including short term incentives
• Employee referral bonuses
• Recognition and Development program
• Study assistance
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Health and Dental Packages
• Access to Evolution Recreation Centre (swimming pool and weight room).

About the role

The Metallurgist is responsible for developing procedures to maintain or improve plant operations and gold recoveries, optimizing usage of consumables through research and development, as well as reconciling gold and for all aspects of metallurgical accounting at Evolution Mining Red Lake Operation. This role is to recruit for an existing vacancy.

The position will be on an 8 days on, 6 days off (10.5 – hour day) roster and will be based residentially in Red Lake, Ontario.

We offer a competitive salary, bonus structure and future growth. The compensation range for this role is $104,610 to $141,531 CAD.

Key result areas in this role include:

• Research and develop improvements of processing operation and gold recoveries and optimize the use of consumables.
• Develop policies and procedures related to process improvements.
• Set parameters for process plant to ensure it is operated in the safest, cost-effective and most efficient manner for optimum recovery.
• Compile and issue daily and monthly metallurgical balance sheets.
• Troubleshoot production and process problems and make recommendations for improvements.
• Improve procedures for processing bullion.
• Assist with the supervision of Met techs/refiners as needed to cover for days off or vacation.
• Involved in mill projects ie installation and commissioning of new equipment and processes.
• Maintain inventory of mill consumables (e.g. reagents, liquid oxygen, grinding media).
• Maintain concentrate inventory in and outside the mill
• Complete assigned project work for potential plant efficiencies or expansion
• Nuclear Density Gauge program: maintain site compliance with CNSC
• Work in a healthy work environment with full support, cooperation and commitment to satisfy our operation’s goal of being accident-free.
• Comply with federal and provincial acts and regulations, and legal requirements.
• Adhere to all relevant corporate policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About you

As a Metallurgist, you will have a bachelot's degree in Metallurgical Engineering or a similar discipline. It is also important that you have/ can demonstrate:

• Able to work with and understand process systems
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Extensive background in data analysis
• Superior numeric and analytical ability
• Solid comprehension and interpretation of technical language, data and reports
• Contributes to overall success of the team
• Maintains confidentiality in all company dealings
• Proficient computer skills, with strong working knowledge of spreadsheets
• Superior organizational and time management abilities
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to work with others
• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects
• Remains focused during challenging situations and functions well under pressure
• Implement and foster safety culture and performance standards initiatives
• Possesses a strong work ethic and self-motivated
• Strives to achieve personal goals and objectives
• Works productively alone or in a team environment
• Able to work effectively with limited supervision
• Flexible team player
• Motivates others, communicates and encourages a climate of teamwork and cooperation

Closing date: Open Until Filled

At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter.

We do not utilise artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select job applicants. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

To find out more about us and Red Lake, click here https://joinus.evolutionmining.com/

We thank you for taking the time to submit your application.