Supervisor, Assay Lab

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  • Kitimat, BC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Job Location: Brucejack CampWorkplace Type: OnsitePay Grade: Level 1Closing Date:About BrucejackOur Brucejack Gold Mine, a high-grade underground mine in beautiful northern British Columbia, is located approximately 65 kilometres north of Stewart. Brucejack is a fly-in/fly-out operation with pick-up points across Western Canada, making it easy for people from different places to join us. We work closely with local First Nations communities including the Nisga’a, Tahltan, Gitanyow, and Gitxsan, to build respectful partnerships and celebrate our shared community.As a member of the Brucejack family, we put your health, comfort, and safety first. You’ll stay in private rooms with individual washrooms, enjoy balanced meals prepared by our exceptional culinary team, and have access to a 24-hour snack and sandwich bar. We also have plenty of ways for you to relax and stay active, with a gym, fitness classes, a golf simulator, and seasonal activities like snowshoeing and hiking. For creative downtime, our music room is a fully equipped space where you can play or listen to music. Our Brucejack Recreation Committee, run by employees on a volunteer basis, organizes activities and events to make camp life fun and bring people together. The committee also plans holiday decorations, charity raffles, and outdoor events, helping create a warm and friendly community.Your impactAs an Assay Lab Supervisor at Newmont, you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate, timely, and reliable assay results that directly support safe production, grade control, and business decision‑making. Your leadership helps uphold Newmont’s standards for safety, quality, and operational excellence across site operations.As part of our team, you will
  • Lead daily assay laboratory operations to meet production and turnaround targets
  • Supervise, coach, and develop laboratory staff in a safety‑first environment
  • Ensure analytical accuracy through strong QA/QC processes and data review
  • Operate and maintain key analytical instruments including AAS, ICP‑OES, balances, and analyzers
  • Oversee sample preparation, testing, documentation, and reporting
  • Maintain SOPs, accreditation requirements, and laboratory inventory
  • Champion compliance with Newmont health, safety, environmental, and site policies
Prerequisites for your success in this role
  • Degree or diploma in Chemistry, Chemical Sciences, or equivalent experience
  • 8–10 years of experience in a gold mine assay laboratory
  • Minimum 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience
  • Strong knowledge of gold assay methods, QA/QC standards, and ISO accreditation
  • Experience with LIMS, data validation, and final data approval
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
  • BC Certified Assayer is an asset
Your work environment
  • Site‑based role supporting mill and mine operations
  • Fast‑paced laboratory setting with varying sample volumes
  • Collaborative, safety‑driven team culture
  • Strong focus on continuous improvement and responsible mining
At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion we are dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment.The expected salary range for this role is CA$105,800.00 -141,100.00/yr +15%STIP . This range is tied to the British Columbia market for jobs performed in British Columbia. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s pay history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about pay history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.We believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together. Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. If you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply – we’d love to hear from you!

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