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Apply By: Friday, August 28, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Sample Preparation Technologist

Job ID: 248069

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Energy and Mines

Division:

Mines and Minerals Division - Ontario Geological Survey

City:

Sudbury

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary (12 months with possible extension)

Job code:

16053 - Technologist 2, Chemical Lab

Salary:

$1,286.92 - $1,518.87 Per week*

*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Did you know that mining is one of Canada's most important economic sectors? Canada is one of the largest mining nations in the world and mining is a multi-billion-dollar industry. The Ministry of Energy and Mines is working to make Northern Ontario and the provincial minerals sector strong, healthy and prosperous.

Are you interested in providing analytical and physical laboratory support to Ontario Geological Survey geoscience projects by carrying out sample preparation, preparation of geostandards, operation of sample preparation equipment, fire assaying, and other tests as required? Then we want to hear from you.

About the job

In this role, you will:

- process including jaw crushing and pulverizing rocks, minerals, ores, tills and soils for elemental and mineralogical analysis
- concentrate and separates minerals, and rock fragments
- create geostandard reference materials
- prepare for elemental and mineral analysis unconsolidated, loose, heterogeneous superficial deposits materials (soil, glacial drift, alluvium)
- perform other duties as assigned

What you bring to the team

Technical knowledge and experience:

- You have knowledge of laboratory standard operating procedures, standards and techniques including quality control
- You have a good understanding of laboratory health and safety practices and procedures including WHMIS and designated substances
- You have experience with sample preparation and mineral separation as might be obtained in a geological laboratory
- You have knowledge of elementary mineralogy, petrography, and rock, mineral and soil properties
- You have the ability to work with specialized and automated equipment such as crushers, grinders, assay furnaces, automated balances, mineral separators and do regular maintenance and upkeep

Communication and interpersonal skills:

- You can work in a team, in environments that may be dangerous to health and safety using such equipment as respirators, eye and ear protectors, protective gloves, and aprons




- You have proven verbal and written communication skills to communicate with team members, to prepare materials for the Division's seminars exhibiting the laboratory's achievements

Analytical skills:

- You possess sound judgement and analytical skills, accuracy to carry out sample preparation, and prepare geostandards and other tests
- You have time management and organizational skills to meet deadlines, and ability to keep detailed records on work done at the end of each day

Computer knowledge:

- You have the ability to work with a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- You have knowledge of computers to keep accurate records of results and observations

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer

- A defined benefit pension plan




- Maternity and parental leave top-up advantages which includes adoptive parents
- Comprehensive Health Plan
- Life and Disability insurance
- Collegial and professional work culture
- Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
- On-the-job training to support your success in the role

Additional information:

Apply by: Friday, August 28, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 933 Ramsey Lake Rd, Sudbury, North Region

Compensation group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 3.7

Category:

Science

Posted on:

Friday, August 14, 2026

Note:

- N-ES-248069/26

How to apply:

- You must apply online.
- Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
- Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
- Read the to make sure you understand this job.
- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
- If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment: All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

Strengthening Ontario, together

📌 Sample Preparation Technologist (Greater Sudbury)
🏢 Ministry of Energy and Mines
📍 Greater Sudbury