Core Technician

Job title:

Core Technician

Company

SSR Mining

Job description

Who Are We?SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with assets located in the four jurisdictions including the USA, Türkiye, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Türkiye, and Canada.SSR Mining is committed to delivering excellence through the contributions of our dedicated employees. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we aim to continue building on our strong foundation – we have high expectations for the future!Job Description:JOIN OUR TEAM: poised for growth and delivering excellence in all that we do.We would love to have you join us and be part of the only gold producing facility in Saskatchewan. The Seabee Gold Operation is located about 500km northeast of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in the boreal forest. At SSR Mining, our vision is to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders through responsible mining. People and the environment are our most important resources, and we are committed to safeguarding them both now and for the future. We recognize the catalyst role our operations can play in local communities and commit to engaging with and investing in local communities and leaving a positive legacy. We do this by implementing the highest standards of sustainability, as well as the necessary plans, procedures, metrics, and targets to meet our commitments every single day.Joining SSR Mining is being part of a diverse team committed to ensuring that safety comes first, an innovative mindset is encouraged, and collaboration is a constant.At SSR Mining – Seabee Gold Operation we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we embrace, encourage and support workplace inclusion and diversity. New ideas, perspectives, experiences, and expertise make Seabee Gold Operation stronger. We are committed to building a diverse workforce reflecting the communities we operate in. Our vision is to create a culture where inclusion is the goal, and a diverse and representative workforce is our measure of success. Seabee Gold Operation is committed to providing an inclusive selection process, free from systemic barriers, support employment equity and encourage all members of underrepresented groups (i.e., women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of racialized groups/visible minorities) to voluntarily disclose. Seabee Gold Operation welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply.SSR Mining – Seabee Gold Operation (SGO) is hiring for an Exploration Technician.About Your New Role:Reporting to the Supervisor, Exploration, the Exploration Technician is part of SSR’s multi-commodity Exploration programs within Canada as well as Resource Development drilling programs at the SGO mine site. The Exploration Technician plays an important role in geological data acquisition including:During Exploration drilling programs, they are responsible for core handling, teching, cutting, and sample preparation based out of the SGO mine camp and other remote Exploration camps. During Exploration field programs, they are responsible for soil sampling, till sampling, prospecting, and sample preparation based out of the SGO mine camp and other remote Exploration camps. During Exploration off seasons, they are responsible for core handling, teching, cutting, and sample preparation based out of the SGO mine camp while reporting to the Resource Development department.Your Key Responsibilities:Core box handling (estimated 50-70 lbs per box)Core techingCutting core samples as marked by the geologistTraversing through a remote bush environment while undertaking geological samplingOrienteering with GPS/compass to navigate traverse linesCollecting and recording high quality geological samples including soil, till and rock for geochemical analysisSample preparation for accurate tracking and shipment to laboratoriesAdditional tasks as requiredMaintain a clean working areaInspect equipment and inform supervisor if maintenance and/or new tools are requiredKeep inventory of consumables and report to supervisor when supplies are running lowAdhere to established health and safety regulations, policies, and proceduresTrain and mentor contracting technicians and summer studentsYour Knowledge and Skills:Ability to lift 70lbs and occasionally more with assistance of another employeeAbility to work in noisy, dusty environment with protective equipment onAbility to handle the physical nature of field work (hiking with a pack weighing up to 50lbs in rough terrain for the duration of the workday)Strong attention to fine detailCompetence in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)Ability to work well with other employees in a team settingWillingness and disposition to live in a remote camp settingYour Education and Experience:The successful candidate will have:Possession of a valid driver’s license and Pleasure Craft Operators’ Card is requiredUp to date First Aid training is required, or may be providedPrevious experience working in remote environments is an assetPrevious core teching and cutting experience is an assetPrevious exploration fieldwork experience is an assetAbout Our Working Conditions:The position has a schedule of two weeks on-site followed by two weeks off-site. The two weeks on-site involve 11-hour workdays, whereas the two weeks off-site are time off. Occasional flexibility may be required to do shorter or longer on-site shifts up to a maximum of four weeks.The Seabee Gold Operation and other Exploration camps are remote with fly in fly out access. Pickup points are in Saskatoon, Prince Albert, and La Ronge.Our Stipulations:This job posting complies with all Company standards, policies and procedures pertaining to appropriate conduct for employees, including the Code of Conduct. Our Respect in the Workplace policy, Safety, Health & Environment policies, and any other applicable standards, policies and procedures are implemented and or revised by the Company or by Legislation.This job description is an outline of the key requirements and responsibilities for this role but is not to be considered an exhaustive list. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.Drug (including marijuana) and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all positions. Applicants who have recently used marijuana recreationally may not pass a substance test as marijuana can remain in the user’s system for as many as 30 days after use.SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Expected salary

Location

Saskatoon, SK

Job date

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 05:21:26 GMT

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