Assayer, Fire

Job Location: Brucejack Camp

Workplace Type: Onsite

Pay Grade: 1.2

Closing Date

About Brucejack

Our Brucejack Gold Mine, a high-grade underground mine in beautiful northern British Columbia, is located approximately 65 kilometres north of Stewart. Brucejack is a fly-in/fly-out operation with pick-up points across Western Canada, making it easy for people from different places to join us. We work closely with local First Nations communities including the Nisga’a, Tahltan, Gitanyow, and Gitxsan, to build respectful partnerships and celebrate our shared community.

As a member of the Brucejack family, we put your health, comfort, and safety first. You’ll stay in private rooms with individual washrooms, enjoy balanced meals prepared by our exceptional culinary team, and have access to a 24-hour snack and sandwich bar. We also have plenty of ways for you to relax and stay active, with a gym, fitness classes, a golf simulator, and seasonal activities like snowshoeing and hiking. For creative downtime, our music room is a fully equipped space where you can play or listen to music. Our Brucejack Recreation Committee, run by employees on a volunteer basis, organizes activities and events to make camp life fun and bring people together. The committee also plans holiday decorations, charity raffles, and outdoor events, helping create a warm and friendly community.

Role Purpose

Support safe and efficient mine operations by conducting accurate fire assay testing and precious metals analysis. Deliver reliable results that support operational decision-making while maintaining laboratory quality, safety, and compliance standards.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform fire assay procedures including weighing, fluxing, fusion, and cupellation.
• Prepare and analyze ore-grade and high-grade samples with precision and attention to detail.
• Conduct basic preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment and report issues.
• Monitor laboratory consumables and maintain adequate inventory levels.
• Record testing data, quality control results, and laboratory observations.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment while following SOPs and site safety requirements.
• Assist with sample preparation and other laboratory activities as required.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• High school diploma with experience in a laboratory, mineral processing, or technical work environment.
• Basic knowledge of chemistry or mineral processing; formal chemistry education is an asset.
• Ability to learn and apply fire assay techniques accurately and safely.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to work independently.
• Effective communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Basic computer proficiency and willingness to learn laboratory systems (LIMS).
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 lbs and working 12-hour shifts.

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The expected salary range for this role is 38.42 hour. This range is tied to the British Columbia market for jobs performed in British Columbia. The salary offer extended to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s pay history. In accordance with applicable law, Newmont will not seek information regarding a candidate’s compensation history, and candidates should not disclose such information during the recruitment process.

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