Job Junior Mineralogist, Burnaby

Job Description

This position will conduct a wide variety of microscope and instrument-based mineralogical studies on base and precious metal ores, industrial minerals and other materials. This position may manage small projects and help to coordinate and supervise technologists and technicians of related projects under senior guidance.

• Contribute on mineralogical projects to optimize client satisfaction and project profitability.
• Plans, organizes and co-ordinates small scale laboratory projects.
• Supports in compiling and analyzing mineralogy data.
• Assists in the scheduling of mineralogy test work.
• Verifies and compiles data and prepares data reports.
• Aids in drafting and preparing portions of reports that are ultimately provided to clients.
• Responsible for quality and timely completion of technical mineralogical reports, and related invoicing.
• Ensures the proper use of all facilities, instruments and equipment used during a project.
• Develops proposals from direction provided by Senior Mineralogists or the Manager of the AMF.
• Constructively resolves work problems where they arise and recommends work measures to improve productivity and the quality of results.
• Possible travel to other SGS minerals laboratory locations in Canada or overseas on either short-term assignments or longer-term assignments as part of a strategic initiative.
• May be assigned and coordinate special or ad hoc projects as needed.