Senior Metallurgist - Gold Processing

About the role

Evolution Mining is recruiting a Senior Metallurgist to fill an existing vacancy at its Red Lake operations in Northwestern Ontario, where three underground mines and two processing plants are located. The role applies and develops technical expertise in mineral processing and metallurgical operations, with a roster of 8 days on and 6 days off (12-hour day) and a residential base in Red Lake. The salary range is $123,200 to $155,600 CAD.

Key responsibilities

• Research and develop improvements to processing operations and gold recovery, and optimise consumable use
• Develop policies, procedures and plant test work for process improvements
• Set plant parameters for safe, cost-effective and efficient operation
• Compile and issue daily, weekly and monthly metallurgical balance sheets, and handle month-end mill production reconciliation
• Troubleshoot production and process problems and recommend improvements
• Improve procedures for processing bullion and supervise the metallurgy teams (assay, refinery crews, met techs and metallurgists)
• Schedule equipment downtime and supervise installation and commissioning of new equipment and processes
• Maintain inventory of mill consumables such as reagents, liquid oxygen and grinding media
• Complete project work for potential plant expansion and contribute to an accident-free, compliant workplace

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering or a related discipline
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario
• Proven experience as a Process Metallurgist, able to manage complex metallurgical processes independently
• Ability to work with budgets, strong attention to detail and extensive data analysis background
• Strong organisational, time management and interpersonal skills, able to work with limited supervision

Required skills

• Proficiency with computers and strong working knowledge of spreadsheets
• Numerical and analytical ability, and solid interpretation of technical reports

What we offer

• Relocation assistance and taxable housing benefit
• Defined contribution pension plan and quarterly performance bonus
• Employee referral bonuses, recognition and development program, study assistance
• Life, disability and health and dental coverage, plus access to a recreation centre