Fire Assay (FA3)

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

About The Position

As a Fire Assay within the Fire Assay Floor, your main responsibilities are fluxing, fusion, and cupellation. You are also responsible to reporting for your shift to the Fire Assay manager.

Specific Responsibilities

• Crucible management and set up/prepare samples for fusion;
• Perform fusion and cupellation processes using furnace tools;
• Identify different samples and adjust chemical composition of flux to achieve quality fusion;
• Organize workload according to daily stats and turnaround commitments;
• Follow up on rush priority workloads;
• Identify and handle non-routine samples;
• Effectively liaise within department and Vancouver lab to communicate safety, quality and operational issues;
• Ensure all safe work procedures and standard working procedures are strictly adhered to;
• Assist in training and following up with new employees;
• Assist in keeping staff training records and controlled documents up-to-date;
• Maintain and organize departmental inventory, such as supplies and chemicals;
• Record and report shift production to the Fire Assay Manager;
• Follow equipment/work station cleaning and maintenance schedules;
• Ensure storage of hazardous waste in accordance with regulated health & safety procedures;
• Assist Manager / Supervisor to investigate and resolve client complaints and other quality issues;
• Assist in ensuring preventative maintenance schedule is followed;
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of Fire Assay principles and procedures;
• Strong analytical and mechanical skills;
• Ability to effectively handle a high volume of work and time critical issues;
• Detail oriented individual with strong commitment to quality;
• Outstanding interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently with minimum supervision;
• Ability to organize workflow and planning to ensure deadlines are met;
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal);
• Intermediate MS Office skills, specifically MS Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Safety oriented;
• Knowledge of GEMS and LIMS required.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 years laboratory Fire Assay experience in a production oriented environment;
  
  

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs;
• Ability to work within a hot and dusty environment;
• Clean shaven for Personal Protective Equipment (respirator);
• Ability to stand and/or sit for up to 7.5 hours per day;
• Manual dexterity to perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to sit at a desk and do general office work, which includes periodic sedentary responsibilities.
  
  

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.

Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.

At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women, members of minority groups, and persons living with disabilities.  

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request. 

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

How To Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a resume & cover letter that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.