Technologist - Extractive Metallurgy

Company Description
We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 96,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world. In Canada, SGS employs over 2,000 team members across 70 locations.

This position will conduct a wide variety of testing and analysis on base and precious metal ores, industrial minerals and materials.

• Maintain a clean working environment.
• Compile and analyze data and prepare reports.
• Will work with pipettes, burettes, side arm flasks, buchners, pH meters.
• Calibrate and set up equipment prior to analysis.
• Conduct applied research and experimental testing.
• Receive, inspect, sort and label client samples.
• Will be assigned and coordinate special or ad hoc projects.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment or components.
• Follow all Quality system protocols and report any discrepancies to the Supervisor.
• Follow all company Health, Safety and Environmental policies.
• Design, develop, test, install and operates equipment and systems.
• Use an applied approach in performing moderate technological functions within laboratory or pilot plant operations.

Qualifications

• Travel to other SGS locations or client locations may be required from time to time.
• Ability to work well under pressure during high (peak) workloads and to balance conflicting demands of high volume versus quality of results.
• Incumbents must be proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel. PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Experience: A minimum of 1 – 3 years of experience in a laboratory setting is required.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• Proven effective time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Must ensure full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.
• Preferably a Chemical technician/technology diploma.
• Candidates must be able to communicate effectively in English, in both verbal and written communication. This includes grammar and composition for report writing duties.
• Good hand/eye coordination when handling samples and various equipment.
• Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time.
• Education: A post-secondary education (three-year diploma) in a Science related program (Chemistry, Metallurgical Engineering Technology, etc.) is required.
• Ability to work well with others & independently.

Additional Information
SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.
Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.