Mineralogist - Jobs in Lakefield, ON

Job Description

Company DescriptionMake an impact with SGS! With more than 94,000 employees and 2,600 offices and laboratories across the world, SGS is a silent force working hard behind the scenes to deliver quality and integrity to businesses across nine industries. As the world’s leader in providing inspection, verification, testing and certification services, Forbes ranked the SGS Group as one of the world’s top multinationals and one of the world’s most innovative companies. The Dow Jones Sustainability Index has also recognized the SGS Group for its sustainability processes. In Canada, SGS employs over 2,000 team members across 70 locations.Job DescriptionThis 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.

• Participate in large scale mineralogy projects and interpreting results under the supervision of a Senior Mineralogist.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Education:
• Experience:
• A University degree in Mineralogy, Geology, Environmental Mineralogy, Soil Science or Earth Sciences is required.
• 3 - 5 years of previous working experience (or equivalent) in a mineralogy related field.
• Specific technical skills:
• Previous experience in QEMSCAN, SEM-EDS, XRD or automated Mineralogy processing is a strong asset.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• Candidates must be proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.).
• Ability to complete projects independently or with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar and composition.
• Ability to work well with others & independently.
• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Travel to other SGS locations and client sites, as required.
• Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.

Additional InformationSGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process. 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.Quick Apply

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