Junior Metallurgist

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: 

Reporting to the Chief Metallurgist, the Junior Metallurgist will be responsible for assisting the metallurgy group in achieving production targets in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, and learning about the Milling process.

Key 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 may be assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Recent graduate of a chemical or metallurgical engineering program.


• No Mill experience required.


• Microsoft Office proficiency is an asset.


• Excellent English proficiency is an asset.


• 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.

Working Conditions:

• 7 days on/7 days off.


• Required to be clean shaven.


• Must correctly wear all prescribed PPE requirements, including a full-face respirator.


• Must adhere to Mill, and site policies.


• Must be able to climb stairs, and lift weights of up to 50 lbs.


• Outdoor work in summer, and winter conditions as required.


• Pay or shift range: $62,250 and $112,150 CAD

Ready to make a lasting impact? Apply today and help us continue building a culture of excellence, engagement, and growth!

This is an existing vacancy. The expected salary range for this role is intended to support transparency and informed decision making. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience and internal equity.

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.