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Additional Information

Salary: $25 to $28 per hour

Some benefit highlights:

• 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision
• Paid time off
• RRSP Program Eligibility

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 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.

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Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

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Job Description

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

• Use an applied approach in performing moderate technological functions within laboratory or pilot plant operations.
• Design, develop, test, install and operates equipment and systems.
• Conduct applied research and experimental testing.
• Compile and analyze data and prepare reports.
• Receive, inspect, sort and label client samples.
• Sort, crush, pulverize, split, and screen samples.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment or components.
• Calibrate and set up equipment prior to analysis.
• Maintain a clean working environment.

Qualifications

• Education: A post-secondary education (three-year diploma) in a Science related program (Chemistry, Metallurgical Engineering Technology, etc.) is required.
• Experience: A minimum of 1 – 3 years of experience in a laboratory setting is required.
• Good hand/eye coordination when handling samples and various equipment.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• Incumbents must be proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel. PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Proven effective time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Candidates must be able to communicate effectively in English, in both verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work well under pressure during high (peak) workloads and to balance conflicting demands of high volume versus quality of results.