Metallurgy Intern (12-16 Month)

Alamos Gold Inc.•Dubreuilville Township, ON

22d•CA$20 - CA$34•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 Chief Metallurgist, you will experience reporting, monthly sampling, inventory and refinery duties.

Requirements

2nd or 3rd year engineering student enrolled in chemical/metallurgical engineering program.
No Mill experience required.
Possess a valid class G driver's license (or equivalent).
A sense of civility, and to view the team's success as paramount over personal achievements.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Office proficiency is an asset.
Excellent English proficiency is an asset.

Responsibilities

Compile Mill Daily Production Reports, and enter operator report data.
Month-end sampling of plant inventory for metal balance, and reconciliation.
Assist refiner with washing electrowinning cells, and with gold pour.
Complete reagent inventory, and order reagents as required.
Perform laboratory testwork as required.
Routine maintenance of plant, and laboratory equipment (including pH meters, Marcy scales, and weigh scales.)
Prepare reagents for the Operations group (indicator solution, silver nitrate solution, etc.)
Assist the Metallurgy group in sampling, sample preparation, and dispatch for further testwork.
Assist in the creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Other duties as the Senior Metallurgist may assign.