Metallurgical & Lab Technician – Landmark Canadian Mining Project
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Make your mark on a landmark Canadian mining project. Join an emerging global producer at its newly commissioned mine as it ramps up to nameplate production.
This hands-on role combines laboratory testing and plant support, helping improve metal recovery, concentrate quality and overall mill performance. Working closely with Metallurgists, Mill Operations and the Laboratory team, you will conduct testing, analyze process data and support metallurgical investigations while maintaining high safety and environmental standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct laboratory and plant testing to monitor and optimize mineral processing activities.
- Collect and analyze process data to support accurate reporting and operational improvements.
- Support metallurgical investigations focused on metal recovery, concentrate quality and mill performance.
- Collaborate with operations and technical teams to deliver reliable testing and continuous process improvement.
What You Bring
- A diploma in Metallurgical Technology, Chemical Technology, Mineral Processing or a related technical discipline.
- Experience in sample preparation, fire assay and wet chemistry.
- An understanding of mineral processing operations, including crushing, grinding, flotation and dewatering.
- Strong attention to detail, a commitment to accurate data collection and a collaborative approach.
Additional Information:
- Competitive hourly rate with daily overtime; Annual Range: $90,000 – $140,000
- This is a remote, site-based position on a 14-days-in, 14-days-out rotation
This opportunity is available to candidates in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Halifax, and St. John’s. If you’re interested in this opportunity, email your resume to engineering@aplin.com.
At Aplin - together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems - we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
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Responsibilities
The Metallurgical & Lab Technician at Aplin will run lab and plant tests on mineral processing, collect and analyze process data, and support investigations into metal recovery and concentrate quality. The role works with metallurgists, mill operations and the lab team to keep testing reliable and processes improving.
Requirements
Candidates need a diploma in metallurgical, chemical or mineral processing technology, plus experience in sample preparation, fire assay and wet chemistry. They should understand crushing, grinding, flotation and dewatering, and bring strong attention to detail.
Skills
- Fire assay
- Wet chemistry
- Sample preparation
- Laboratory testing
- Plant testing
- Mineral processing
- Crushing
- Grinding
- Flotation
- Dewatering
- Metal recovery
- Concentrate quality analysis
- Process data analysis
- Metallurgical investigation
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Daily overtime
Categories
- Science & Research
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Energy
Keywords
- metallurgical technician
- lab technician
- mineral processing
- metallurgy
- fire assay
- wet chemistry
- sample preparation
- flotation
- grinding
- crushing
- dewatering
- metal recovery
- concentrate quality
- mill performance
- process data analysis
- mining
- contract
- rotational
- Aplin
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Metallurgical Technology
- Chemical Technology
- Mineral Processing