Chief Assayer

About Alamos Gold Inc.: 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.

About Island Gold District: 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.

Role Overview/Purpose:

Reporting to the Metallurgical Superintendent, the Chief Assayer will supervise and participate in activities of the plant’s assay laboratory to ensure the provision of timely and accurate test results. Other duties include carrying out analytical tests on ore processed in the mill to determine metal content. This position will supervise the testing of all mine, mill and environmental samples including sample preparation, fire assay, wet lab, instrumentation lab and other related analysis.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Supervise and participate in the plant’s assay laboratory activities to ensure timely and accurate test results including carrying out analytical tests on ore processed in the mill to determine gold content.

- Manage the onsite Environmental Laboratory for the purpose of internal water analysis to support the samples from the process plant, Doré, TMF, as well as an onsite water treatment plant.

- Supervise the testing of mine samples including sample preparation, wet assays, environment assays, fire assay and other related analyses.

- Supervise the activities of assigned personnel in the plant’s assay laboratory. This position will require the full compliance with the supervisor common core certification program.

- Develop SOPS for each procedure utilized in the assay laboratory. Where a procedure may encounter a risk toward health, safety and/or environment, a SWP/JHA will be required in order to eliminate or mitigate the risk.

- Develop Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), QAQC and training manuals.

- Perform supervisory responsibilities at the level established by management for the position.

- Exercise general supervision of the preparation and analysis of plant samples. This includes checking that equipment is properly calibrated and well maintained, ensuring use of the proper chemicals and analytical methods and that the latest equipment is made available for the work, comparing the final results with standard samples for compliance with permitted tolerances, and endorsing test results.

- Support and develop an accurate and timely data delivery system back to the customers. This will involve the use of a LIMS package to work with all measuring equipment in the lab.

- Assist in developing the most cost effective and accurate methods and procedures. This includes reviewing present methods and as necessary modifying to suit required applications. Initiate the purchase of new equipment and materials as required.

- Ensure the continuing availability of consumable supplies, reagents and equipment spares. This includes carrying out regular checks of stock levels and following up with Purchasing staff as necessary.

- Carry out other similar or related duties such as conducting visitors around the process area, preparing the section budget, exercising continuing control of costs, ensuring that the staff comply with all safety regulations and compiling monthly activity reports.

- Provides a month end report that includes a full breakdown of QAQC results and a full breakdown by value of those departments using the lab services. Develops and reports on lab efficiency (cost per analysis).

- Create an environment that fosters a safe working environment.

- Contribute to the continuous improvement initiatives of the department.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:

- University degree or College diploma in Chemical or Analytical Sciences.

- Assayer Certification preferred.

- 8-10 years’ laboratory/assay experience including 3 years of supervisory with a strong mineral processing background

- A strong scientific knowledge is required.

- Proven leadership and interpersonal skills

- Computer skills, including Microsoft Office software and LIMS.

- Proven ability to analyse problems, prioritize issues, and develop timely and cost-effective solutions.

- Emergency Response experience is an asset.

- Demonstrated ability to work safely and foster safe working habits in others.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all levels of the operation.

- Effective decision-making skills.

- Integrity, focus, and a strong work ethic.

- Track all sample turnaround times.

- Ensure Doré sample security methods are developed and results provided within 24 hours.

Working Conditions:

- The ideal candidate for the role will work a rotation of 4 days on and 3 off.

- Although you will be assigned a work schedule, this is not a guaranteed schedule of hours, and your work hours may vary with the needs of the company.

Alamos Gold Inc. may use artificial intelligence to initially screen or assess applicants for this position with respect to mandatory job requirements.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Alamos Gold Inc. (the “Company”) is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible environment for all third parties, and will provide accommodation where required, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the “Act”). The Company is committed to excellence in serving all third parties including people with disabilities and will do so by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility and meeting the requirements under the Act in a timely fashion.

Experience

Required

- 3 year(s): 3 years of supervisory with a strong mineral processing background

- University degree or College diploma in Chemical or Analytical Sciences