General Labor - Sample Prep Technician - Whitehorse/Yukon (EVG)

Do you believe in the power of teamwork and sharing ideas? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional quality and service with everything you do? Do you seek out ideas for improving the status quo?  If you want to make a difference and love being surrounded by the best and the brightest minds, Bureau Veritas Canada might be the place for you! 

URGENT HIRING!
Bureau Veritas is actively hiring for multiple positions, and we'd love for you to join us!

Sample Preparation Technician - You will sort rock and soil samples by hand and crush/pulverize samples using equipment.

Job Duties:

Job Overview and Responsibilities:

1. Prepare geological samples by crushing, pulverizing or sieving according to Standard Operating Procedures without deviation unless authorized by the Manager
2. Ensure fast and accurate processing of incoming samples in priority sequence
3. Scan crushing / pulverizing QC checks and equipment used and boxes to the next station upon completion of pages, as required
4. Perform and document quality checks during sample preparation according to SOP and halt production upon consultation with the Supervisor where non-compliant
5. Operate and clean equipment and notify shift Lead-Hand or Supervisor when equipment maintenance is necessary
6. Comply with occupational health and safety legislation, BV Group Policies and Procedures, Upstream Minerals Management System Policies and Procedures and ISO standards applicable to the position
7. Act in a safe and professional manner and wear appropriate attire including the required personal protective equipment (PPE)
8. Provide feedback to Lead-Hand or Supervisor for possible improvements in his/her work area
9.  Other duties as assigned from time to time

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum completion of high school or equivalent
• Previous experience using heavy equipment or working in a mineral processing lab preferred, but not required
• Excellent command of the English language, with overall strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lift weights of 20-50 lbs for prolonged periods
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Great attitude with an open and inclusive mindset

Apply now!

Full-time contracts are available.

Location: 77 Collins Lane, Whitehorse, Yukon Territories, Canada Y1A 0A8

Current Shifts Available:

• Day Shift: 6:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday-Thursday
• Overnight Shift: 5:00 pm - 3:30 am, Monday - Thursday
• Weekend Day Shift: 7:00 am - 7:30 pm
• Weekend Night Shift: 7:00 pm - 7:30 am

Pay Rates:

• $20.51 per hour + $1.89 per hour for the Northern Living Allowance Premium
• Additional shift premiums for select shifts

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Guaranteeing quality, ensuring health and safety, mitigating risks, and improving performance, environmental protection, and social responsibility are what we're all about. We truly believe these activities contribute to a better world. We blend performance & integrity, with ambition & humility, responsibility & openness. Our people leave a mark on what they do.

We respect our people and believe in our talents. We empower them to leave their mark, working as a team for the benefit of our 400,000 clients across 140 countries. We believe that leaving a mark is a true challenge and opportunity for every one of us, a sign of trust and impact, a bond with the future, a proof of growth and development. 

Being part of the BV family, is more than just working, it’s being convinced that you will Leave your mark…. in shaping a world of trust.

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