Metallurgical Technician (On-site)

Job highlights

Exciting Opportunity with our Growth and Solutions Team

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Responsible for training and supporting site teams with Jameson Cell test work, commissioning technologies and supporting planning and interpretation of test work

Job ID

05O - 001178/25

Closing date

01/07/2025

Last Updated

31/05/2025

Metallurgical Technician Glencore Canada – Growth and Solutions Toronto, Ontario (On-site)

About Glencore Glencore Canada is Canada’s largest critical minerals producer, with 7,000+ employees operating copper, nickel and zinc mines, smelters and refineries across the country on a 24/7 basis. Glencore was founded in the 1970’s as a trading company and now is one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resource companies. Our Head Office is located in Baar, Switzerland. We have more than 40 offices in over 35 countries. We are one of the largest global natural resource companies and producer and marketer of more than 60 responsibly sourced commodities. Our customers are primarily industrial consumers - industries such as automotive, steel, power generation, battery manufacturing and oil sectors.

The role at a glance

Ready for your next step? In this role, you will have the opportunity to work as an integral member of the Glencore Canada Growth and Solutions Team. The Growth and Solutions Team exists to forward business and growth for all Glencore technologies through direct client and stakeholder engagement and the development of processing solutions based on proprietary technologies and processes. Reporting to the Senior Metallurgist, you will be responsible for training and supporting site teams with Jameson Cell test work completed on mine sties and in laboratories, commissioning technologies and supporting the senior solutions metallurgist and clients on planning and interpretation of test work. The Metallurgical Technician supports Glencore Technology’s proprietary solutions by delivering test work, commissioning, and technical services. This role serves as a bridge between clients, site teams, and the technical team to ensure accurate implementation and performance of our technologies.

More specifically, you will: Test work, commissioning & site support

Develop, manage, analyze, train and report on test work programs involving pilot rigs, laboratory and site-based work

Participate in commissioning programs, site audits, and technical evaluations.

Technical Support & Process Expertise

Provide technical guidance to clients and stakeholders.

Analyze and interpret metallurgical data.

Respond to client inquiries related to metallurgical processes.

Alliance Partner & Stakeholder Management

Develop and maintain relationships with key technology alliance partners.

Provide remote and on-site support for Jameson Cell operations.

Glencore Operations Support

Provide support for Glencore operations as needed, including regional visits and best-practice initiatives.

Relationships: Internal:

As a critical service provider, it is important that the ideal candidate understand the need to build effective relationships with heads of the various business units and their teams, including but not limited to:

Individual Glencore Assets

Glencore Technology Technical Teams.

External:

Additionally, you will be required to maintain relationships with project stakeholders in the Americas (mining industry/operations).

Do you have the essential qualities?

+5 years experience on a mine site or at a laboratory operating flotation circuits

Bachelor’s degree - Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering

Experience with Jameson cell technology would be preferred

Additional experience in grinding, stirred milling, and hydrometallurgy is advantageous

Languages:

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills

Travel: You are flexible to travel up to 60% within North America with additional opportunities to travel internationally.

Working Conditions:

Typically in an on-site office environment with some travel to client sites if required. Some irregular hours may be necessary as approved by the supervisor to achieve timely results on project deadlines

Only candidates with full working rights in Canada will be considered.

Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.