Description

In this role, you will:

-Support the day-to-day operation of the underground metallurgical laboratory, including sample collection, preparation, analysis, and reporting activities that support underground grinding and process operations.

-Collect and analyze process, environmental, and operational samples while ensuring compliance with established QA/QC protocols and procedures.

-Work closely with operators, supervisors, and metallurgists to provide timely analytical results, assist with troubleshooting activities, and support operational decision-making.

-Perform laboratory analyses using a variety of instrumentation and techniques, which may include ICP analysis, while maintaining accurate records and documentation.

-Assist with field investigations, process studies, and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing underground grinding and process performance.

-Compile, analyze, and communicate laboratory and operational data to support process monitoring, reporting, and improvement opportunities.





-Work safely and effectively in both the underground operating workplace and laboratory setting, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support production objectives.

Required

-technical diploma in chemistry, metallurgy or processing;

-three to five years of relevant analytical or metallurgical lab experience;

-equivalent combination of education and work experience considered;

-team player with excellent communication and organizational skills;

-willing to work underground in a mining environment; and

-work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft.

Recommended

-previous experience working in an industrial environment;

-previous experience operating an Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS);

-Excel and/or AVEVA PI system knowledge;

-LIMS and/or SAP experience; and

-drivers license.

📌 Technologist, Metallurgy (Ottawa)
🏢 Cameco Corporation-Saskatoon
📍 Ottawa