RC Sample Technician
Date: Dec 2, 2024
Location: Red Lake, Ontario, Canada
Company: Kinross Gold Corporation
The Great Bear project is a development-stage asset located in the renowned and prolific Red Lake mining district, and represents one of the most exciting recent gold discoveries globally. The project has excellent potential to become a top-tier deposit that could support a large, long-life mine complex. Kinross’ comprehensive exploration and development program will aim to support the vision of a quality, high-grade, open-pit mine and a longer-term, sizeable underground mine.
Job Description
Under the guidance of the site Geology Team, RC Sampling Technicians are positive, hardworking, team players who are responsible for supporting the Geology team.
Job Responsibilities
- Organize samples from RC Drill Program.
- Assist Drill Contractors in drying and sorting samples.
- Seal sample bags for security.
- Check for errors in sampling procedures.
- Insert QA/QC samples as directed by company procedure.
- Organize sample shipments to off-site lab.
- Able to work in the field and stand for extended periods of time.
- Maintain good housekeeping at all times.
- Work in a healthy work environment with full support, cooperation, and commitment to satisfy our operation’s goal of being accident-free.
- Comply with federal and provincial acts and regulations, and legal requirements.
- Adhere to all relevant corporate policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
A minimum of Grade 12 or GED is required.
Candidate must be able to frequently lift upwards of 50lbs.
Working Conditions
This position is located in Red Lake, ON. In this role, you will work an 7X7 schedule.
Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile, and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our core principles of responsible mining, operational excellence, disciplined growth and balance sheet strength. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).
