Chief Assayer

• Excellent opportunity to continue your career with an established industry leader
• Receive a competitive salary and a wide host of benefits
• Develop yourself professionally and contribute to a growing organization!

About the Organization

Lake Shore Gold, a subsidiary of Pan American Silver, is located in Timmins, Ontario. The Bell Creek Complex, located approximately 20 kilometers northeast of Timmins, Ontario, consists of an underground mine and processing facility.

The milling facility is a conventional free milling gold circuit consisting of crushing, SAG milling, leaching, CIL and CIP, stripping and refining.  The mill currently processes up to 232 tonnes per hour from two separate mines and disposes of its tailings via conventional end of pipe discharge.

For more information, please visit our website.

About Timmins, Ontario

Timmins is a vibrant community of 45,000 residents that is a central hub for Northeastern Ontario. People can enjoy recreational activities such as camping, world-class fishing, nature, and snowmobile trails. Direct flights to Toronto are available at the local airport via multiple carriers. There are many support networks in the community including the local Timmins and District Hospital, local sports leagues for children and adults (hockey, baseball, basketball, etc.), golf courses, both cross-country and downhill ski resorts, a community pool, and many other community events that provide entertainment throughout the year - fairs, carnivals, concerts, and more! 

About the Opportunity

We are looking to hire a Chief Assayer to join our Bell Creek Mill in Timmins, ON., on a full-time basis.  The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 8 hrs/day.

Please note that this role requires relocation to the Timmins area and is not a camp-based position.

In this role, you will be accountable for the efficient operation of the analytical laboratory in order to provide daily, precise and timely analytical information on all types of samples from the entire mining and milling operations.  This position will supervise the testing of all mine, mill and environmental samples including sample preparation, fire assay, wet lab, and other related analysis.

Reporting to the Mill Manager, the Chief Assayer will have the following responsibilities:

• Supervise and participate in activities of the assay laboratory to ensure the provision of timely and accurate test results.
• Establish precise analytical systems in accordance with industrial laboratory standards and implement new or enhanced analytical methods when possible
• Monitor the analytical results and accuracy of the procedures being carried out
• Constant monitoring of work quantity, and directing the necessary and primary work loads
• Maintenance on all assay lab equipment- ensure equipment is in good working order
• Control all costs related to the assay lab
• Develop supervisory/leadership skills of assay lab employees
• Ensure all employees work in a safe manner
• Introduce industrial standard methods in relation to our current needs, using the necessary chemicals and instrumentation required for these methods and keep current methods updated
• All analytical methods are to include standard reference materials, random check samples and blanks to be analyzed along with the daily work
• Perform yearly and probationary employee performance appraisal reviews
• Conduct safety talks and staff meetings
• Be involved in the accident / incident investigation program
• Correct or commend health and safety performance

More About You

 While our ideal candidate has the following qualifications, we welcome applicants who may not meet every criterion to apply.

The following will be critical to successfully performing this role:

• University degree or College diploma in Applied Chemistry or related field
• A minimum 7-9 years of laboratory/assay experience in gold milling operations in a leadership role
• Thorough knowledge of and experience in atomic adsorption and fire assaying methods 
• Ability to do preventative maintenance on the lab equipment
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective decision-making skills

As our ideal candidate, you are a motivated team player, and above all, you demonstrate compliance with all health and safety regulations. 

About the Benefits

In return for your hard work and dedication you can expect to receive a competitive annual salary, as well as the following benefits:

• Mine Performance Plan Incentive (bonus)
• Company-paid extended medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits
• Wellness Spending Account
• Company-paid pension plan with 8% company contribution
• Basic life/accidental life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Three weeks paid vacation
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave
• Relocation Assistance available for eligible positions

Lake Shore Gold is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and we believe that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and all aspects of employment including the decision to hire or promote will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirements. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to take the next step toward your career goals with an industry leader - apply now!

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