Assayer

Baker Lake, Nunavut, Canada
Competitive
Feb 13, 2021
Mar 01, 2021
MEA00971
Permanent
Full Time
English
WHAT DO YOU VALUE IN A CAREER?

At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equality, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years.

WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE?

We value you - your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.

ABOUT OUR OPERATION:

Agnico Eagle is always looking for new talented team members to join our Nunavut mining operations. We have been operating at Meadowbank, our first Low Arctic mine, near Baker Lake for over nine years. The mine produced its three millionth ounce of gold in 2018. 2019 marked the last year of production at the Meadowbank mine, and has since transitioned to process ore from the Amaruq satellite deposit. With the official opening of the Amaruq Whale Tail Project in August 2019, the project is now referred to as the Meadowbank Complex.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

Reporting to the Senior Assayer, the Assayer is part of the Process Plant Department and collaborates with their team members and other departments of the division. They will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved, while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle's culture, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.



Fire Assay:
  • Respect for the assay lab Health & Safety practices, specifically the reagents used in the fire assay process;
  • Weighing and preparation of mill and mine samples;
  • Fusing, pouring and de-slagging mill and mine samples;
  • Cupelling and final collection of beads for mill and mine samples;
  • Organizing one's time in order to optimize sample throughput in fire assay;
  • Validate sample identification using LIMS;
  • Maintain a neat and contaminate-free workstation;
  • Maintain fire assay equipment, specifically furnaces;
  • Manage consumables for optimum cost efficiency and reduced waste;
  • Keep material and samples in an orderly and neat fashion.

Wet Lab:
  • Preparation of sample beads for AA determination by use of acid digestion;
  • Reading of prepared samples on AA instrument;
  • Determination of WAD-CN (Weak Acid Dissociation) using a colorimeter;
  • Determination of TSS (Total Suspended Solids);
  • Preparation of sample beads for gravimetric determination;
  • Determination of base metals using AA instrument;
  • Preparation of mill solution samples using "lead boat" method (for Au);
  • Bullion determinations;
  • Reporting sample results after review, if within QA/QC criteria;
  • Using micro-balance for the determination of gravimetric analysis;
  • Routinely monitor equipment and glassware for accuracy to ensure quality readings and results.

Secondary Tasks:
  • Maintain an organized and neat work area to control contaminants;
  • Some equipment maintenance (example: AA cleaning);
  • Report all accidents, incidents, defective equipment and unsafe work conditions to the supervisor and be actively involved in finding solutions and making the workplace safe;
  • Generating worksheets in LIMS;
  • Operating carbon/sulfur analyzer when needed;
  • Perform other duties as required within the limits set by company Health & Safety and environmental policies and regulations;
  • Actively participate in the Assay Lab inventory management system.


WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

  • Experience in an industrial work environment would be an asset;
  • Strong work ethic, positive attitude, with an ability to motivate and work in a team environment;
  • Intermediate computer skills would be an asset for working with the LIMS;
  • Excellent safety habits, be safety conscious and display safe work practices;
  • Capacity to adapt to site characteristics, employees, organization and procedures;
  • Ability to multitask;
  • Hold a valid First Aid Certificate and Supervisor Level II Certificate;
  • Successfully complete the Supervision Formula & Supervisor Safety Responsibilities courses;
  • Strong ability to effectively communicate in English (oral and written). Selected candidates must attain a passing mark on a SPEEXX English language assessment.

Your Work Schedule
  • Schedule: 14 days of work, followed by 14 days for transportation and rest; flights departing from all communities of the Kivalliq region, Mirabel or Val d'Or, Quebec.