Metallurgist - Gold Mine, Red Lake

About the role

Evolution Mining is recruiting a Metallurgist for its Red Lake operation in Northwestern Ontario, a site with three underground mines and two processing plants. The role develops procedures to maintain or improve plant operations and gold recoveries, optimizes consumable use through research and development, and handles metallurgical accounting. The position is residential in Red Lake on an 8 days on, 6 days off (10.5-hour day) roster and is advertised to fill an existing vacancy.

Key responsibilities

• Research and develop improvements to processing operations and gold recoveries, and optimize consumable use
• Develop policies and procedures for process improvements and set plant parameters for safe, cost-effective, efficient operation
• Compile and issue daily and monthly metallurgical balance sheets
• Troubleshoot production and process problems and recommend improvements
• Improve procedures for processing bullion and assist supervising met techs and refiners when needed
• Take part in mill projects such as installing and commissioning new equipment and processes
• Maintain inventory of mill consumables (reagents, liquid oxygen, grinding media) and concentrate inventory inside and outside the mill
• Complete assigned project work for plant efficiency or expansion
• Run the Nuclear Density Gauge program and maintain site compliance with the CNSC
• Work safely, comply with laws and regulations and corporate policies, and perform other duties as assigned

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering or a similar discipline
• Understanding of process systems, meticulous attention to detail and extensive data analysis background
• Strong numerical and analytical ability, and solid reading of technical reports
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, time management and teamwork skills
• Ability to work with limited supervision, handle multiple priorities and stay focused under pressure
• Commitment to safety and confidentiality

Required skills

• Proficiency with computers and strong working knowledge of spreadsheets
• Data analysis and metallurgical accounting

What we offer

• Salary of $104,610 to $141,531 CAD plus a bonus structure
• Relocation assistance, defined contribution pension plan and short-term incentives
• Employee referral bonuses, recognition and development program, study assistance
• Life, disability and health and dental coverage, and access to a recreation centre