Did you know that mining is one of Canada's most important economic sectors? Canada is one of the largest mining nations in the world and mining is a multi-billion-dollar industry. The Ministry of Energy and Mines is working to make Northern Ontario and the provincial minerals sector strong, healthy and prosperous.
Are you interested in providing analytical and physical laboratory support to Ontario Geological Survey geoscience projects by carrying out sample preparation, preparation of geostandards, operation of sample preparation equipment, fire assaying, and other tests as required? Then we want to hear from you.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• process including jaw crushing and pulverizing rocks, minerals, ores, tills and soils for elemental and mineralogical analysis
• concentrate and separates minerals, and rock fragments
• create geostandard reference materials
• prepare for elemental and mineral analysis unconsolidated, loose, heterogeneous superficial deposits materials (soil, glacial drift, alluvium)
• perform other duties as assigned
What you bring to the team
Technical knowledge and experience:
• You have knowledge of laboratory standard operating procedures, standards and techniques including quality control
• You have a good understanding of laboratory health and safety practices and procedures including WHMIS and designated substances
• You have experience with sample preparation and mineral separation as might be obtained in a geological laboratory
• You have knowledge of elementary mineralogy, petrography, and rock, mineral and soil properties
• You have the ability to work with specialized and automated equipment such as crushers, grinders, assay furnaces, automated balances, mineral separators and do regular maintenance and upkeep
Communication and interpersonal skills:
• You can work in a team, in environments that may be dangerous to health and safety using such equipment as respirators, eye and ear protectors, protective gloves, and aprons
• You have proven verbal and written communication skills to communicate with team members, to prepare materials for the Division's seminars exhibiting the laboratory's achievements
Analytical skills:
• You possess sound judgement and analytical skills, accuracy to carry out sample preparation, and prepare geostandards and other tests
• You have time management and organizational skills to meet deadlines, and ability to keep detailed records on work done at the end of each day
Computer knowledge:
• You have the ability to work with a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• You have knowledge of computers to keep accurate records of results and observations
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
What we offer
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
We offer:
• A defined benefit pension plan
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• Comprehensive Health Plan
• Life and Disability insurance
• Collegial and professional work culture
• Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• On-the-job training to support your success in the role