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- Perform Fire Assay techniques, such as fluxing, fusing, and cupelling samples according to written procedures.
- Carry out routine equipment maintenance under direction of supervisor.
- Complete and maintain accurate, up to date work order documentation, fusion sheets and logs in every respect.
- Follow all Quality system protocols and report discrepancies to Supervisor.
- Maintain a clean work environment which includes proper disposal of crucibles, cupels and fire assay lead wastes.
- Organize and label waste disposal.
- May be asked to work in other areas of the Geochemistry laboratory sections when required.
- May be assigned and coordinate special or ad hoc projects as needed.

Qualifications

- Education: High school diploma (or equivalent) is required
- Experience: zero to 1 year of relevant laboratory work experience preferred or equivalent lab experience through education.

Additional Information Salary: starting at $21.50 per hour.

Some benefit highlights:





- 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision
- Paid time off
- RRSP Program Eligibility

SGS is an Equal Prospect 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 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 company's 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.

📌 Fire Assay Technician (Burnaby)
🏢 SGS
📍 Burnaby