Graduate Metallurgist - Red Lake

About the role

Evolution Mining is recruiting a Graduate Metallurgist for its Red Lake operations in Northwestern Ontario. This is a two-year rotational development programme in mineral processing and metallurgy, working with Plant and Senior Metallurgists to monitor plant performance, support the production team and help achieve gold production targets. The roster is 8 days on, 6 days off (12-hour day) and the position is based residentially in Red Lake.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in development activities on site and with the group office, and complete the graduate programme requirements, including workshops, webinars and assignments.
• Rotate through processing roles (operations, laboratory) and cross functions (mining, geology, maintenance, finance/commercial).
• Monitor and report plant metallurgical performance, and carry out metallurgical test work and plant trials, reporting findings and recommendations.
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly metallurgical accounting and reporting, and keep key operating parameters, consumable use and plant recoveries within budget.
• Provide technical advice to mine site personnel and cover laboratory duties when needed, ensuring accurate, on-time results.
• Promote continuous improvement in safety, efficiency and cost, and comply with the site safety, environmental and health and safety regulations.

Required profile

• Degree in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing or a related discipline, completed within the last two years.
• Previous work experience in a mineral processing environment is an asset.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and effective communication and organisational abilities.
• Interest in developing technical knowledge and commercial awareness in the mining industry.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, for analysing and reporting data.
• Familiarity with metallurgical processes, data management systems and relevant technical software.

What we offer

• Salary range of $79,300 to $104,000 CAD, with a bonus structure.
• Relocation assistance and housing provided with a small rental cost.
• Financial assistance for professional development and training, and a completion bonus of $3,000.