Core Technician

Alamos Gold Inc.•Dubreuilville Township, ON

3d•CA$54,250 - CA$97,650•Onsite

About The Position

Alamos Gold is a Canadian-based gold producer with a long-term track record of creating value for all stakeholders through solid financial performance, low-cost production growth, and a company-wide commitment to social responsibility and environmental stewardship. We currently operate three mines – two in Canada and one in Mexico – and we have a strong portfolio of development stage projects, including the Lynn Lake Project and Island Gold Phase 3+ Expansion in Canada, and Puerto Del Aire Project in Mexico. Alamos also has an early-stage exploration project in Canada, the Qiqavik Gold Project. Our core values of safety, teamwork, environmental sustainability, integrity, and commitment allow our more than 1,900 dedicated team members to thrive in their careers and to create a lasting legacy that benefits all Alamos stakeholders. Alamos Gold’s Island Gold District will become one of the largest and lowest-cost gold mines in Canada. With the two mines within the district, Island Gold and Magino employ over 900 team members who work in the underground and open pit operations and are located in northern Ontario, just east of the town of Dubreuilville, 83 kilometres northeast of Wawa. Through ongoing exploration success, Island Gold District’s Mineral Reserves and Resources have continued to grow in size and quality. Join the Island Gold District team and be a part of the long-life mining operations, as we prioritize our employee growth, high performance and a culture of safety and accountability. Reporting to the Lead Core Technician, the purpose of this position to assist with the day-to-day activities related to core processing for production and exploration programs. This role ensures that core handling, sampling, and associated tasks are conducted efficiently and safely, supporting the overall goals of the geology department.

Requirements

Minimum Grade 12 education; an interest in natural sciences or mining is an asset.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
Ability to work well in a team environment and independently when required.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and basic data entry.
Capable of lifting and moving objects weighing 40-50 lbs for set periods of time.
Valid Class G driver’s license (or equivalent) with a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Preferred 1-3 years of experience in an industrial setting, ideally in a remote site environment.

Responsibilities

Receiving, handling, and organizing drill core samples (BQ, NQ, HQ).
Ensuring core is properly labeled, stored, and transported.
Identifying potential errors in block and core box labeling.
Processing of diamond drill core in a timely and accurate manner
Preparing core samples for geological logging.
Assisting geologists by marking meter intervals and orientation lines.
Recording Rock Quality Designation (RQD) and other geological measurements.
Cutting/breaking drill core using saws/hammer/other tools for geochemical analysis.
Preparing samples for lab submission, ensuring accuracy in labeling and handling.
Dispatching samples to labs and tracking pulp returns.
Keeping the core shack, core farm, and geology storage areas clean and organized.
Ensuring core processing equipment is maintained and in good working condition.
Data entry and basic administrative tasks.
Following all safety protocols related to core handling and equipment use.
Participating in safety meetings and inspections.
Identifying and reporting potential hazards in the workplace. Actively participating in regular safety inspections and safety meetings.
Maintaining health, safety, statutory, regulatory, and licensing standards, and principles, both within own workplace and through the identification of potential risks throughout AGI.
Other duties as assigned.