Who We Are
Join a Global Leader with Local Impact!
Are you ready to make a difference with a leading company that has a global footprint and a strong local presence? Actlabs, a prominent Canadian privately-owned analytical laboratory services provider, has been at the forefront of the industry in Canada and around the globe for over 30 years. With operations across Canada and the globe, we bring our world-class expertise to a diverse range of industries, including mining and mineral exploration, agriculture, cannabis, environmental, occupational health, forensics, life sciences, manufacturing, pharma, and petroleum.
We are investing in the future, implementing innovative strategies to maintain our leadership and strengthen our impact across the sectors we serve. This is an exciting opportunity for dynamic individuals who want to be part of an established and rapidly growing company.
At Actlabs, we are dedicated to fostering the growth and development of our team members, both professionally and personally. If you are passionate about continuous improvement and eager to contribute to a thriving organization, we would love to have you join our team!
Education, Experience
•College diploma in science or BCIT certified fire assayer graduate with a minimum of 3+ years working experience in fire assay as a supervisor
Competencies
It is understood that as an employee you have fiduciary responsibility to the company to perform your duties in a professional and timely manner. This includes the adherence to all company policies.
•Demonstrate initiative, innovation and resourcefulness
•Possess strong analytical abilities and excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task
•Demonstrate leadership qualities, pro-active and quality driven
•Possess an understanding of the fire assay process and ability to troubleshoot
•Ability to provide suggestions and act on the next plausible step when problems arise
•Exhibit strong time management skills and ability to work efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines
•Ability to work as a team member, independently and work with minimal supervision
•Monitor the performance of operations and improve them
•Establish effective working relationships and manage conflict constructively/positively
•Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English
•Proficiency in use of Microsoft office applications including WORD, Excel and PowerPoint
Key Responsibilities:
The following responsibilities may include some or all of the following or any other tasks assigned directly or indirectly.
•Manage staff and operation of process of weighing samples, fire assay, digestion, instrumentation and data review.
•Responsible/accountable for all activities of the fire assay process (i.e. from pulp to final report), ensuring samples move through the process in a fast and efficient manner with a focus on reducing company turnaround time, reducing quality problems by putting in place corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) and controlling costs.
•Organize work orders and scheduling work according to priority on a daily basis for all currently active shifts.
•Daily Management of department: monitor and motivate technicians, safe working conditions and efficiency in department, housekeeping.
•Management of human resources and applying corrective actions to the fire assay department.
•Monitor the staff, ensure results are delivered on time with high quality and according to client requirements, work overtime when required to meet due dates.
•Utilize technical knowledge of fire assay to improve the quality and efficiency of the process.
•Provide guidance and supervision so that SOP’s are understood and followed.
•Maintain laboratory equipment/instruments in the Fire Assay area in good working condition and report deficiencies promptly.
•Perform procedures in the absence of a technician or due to insufficient staffing in order to meet turn-around time
•Maintain weekly production records.
•Ensure full compliance with the company’s Safety, Health & Safety, confidentiality and Professional Conduct Policies.
•Foster and Maintain a positive environment by ensuring that all employees are treated with respect, grievances are dealt in a timely manner and communication with employees ensures a quality operation.
Additional Information
Salary commensurate with experience
Benefits Package
Job Type: Full Time
Application Process
We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace environment for all employees.
Actlabs is proud to be an equal opportunity work environment. Please note that applicants applying for Canadian job positions must be authorized to work in Canada.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
•Timmins, ON P4R 1N7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
•Are you eligible to legally work in Canada?
Experience:
•Fire Assay: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person