Sample Preparation Technician – Whitehorse, Yukon

About the role

Join a dynamic team at Bureau Veritas Canada as a Sample Preparation Technician in Whitehorse. You will handle geological rock and soil samples, ensuring they are ready for laboratory analysis while following strict safety and quality standards. This is an urgent, full‑time position in a mineral sample preparation laboratory supporting the mining industry.

Key responsibilities

• Receive, verify, label, crush, pulverize and sieve geological samples according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Perform quality control checks, document equipment usage, and halt production when non‑compliance is identified.
• Operate, clean and conduct routine maintenance of sample preparation equipment, reporting any issues to supervisors.
• Move samples and containers safely using proper material‑handling practices.
• Maintain a safe work environment while wearing required personal protective equipment.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift 20‑50 lb repeatedly and stand for long periods.
• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities.
• Effective communication in English and ability to follow safety instructions.
• Positive attitude, teamwork orientation and openness to continuous improvement.

Required skills

• Crushing equipment operation.
• Pulverizing equipment operation.
• Sieving equipment operation.
• Sample labeling and tracking.
• Quality control documentation.
• Equipment cleaning and routine maintenance.
• Safe material handling of rock and soil samples.

What we offer

• Base pay $20.51‑21.76 per hour (CAD).
• Northern Living Allowance $1.89 per hour.
• Peak premium $1.60 per hour (June‑September).
• Night shift premium $1.50 per hour.
• Weekend shift premium $2.50 per hour.