Newmont CorporationVerified Job Source

Sample Preparation Technician

BC
On-site
Posted Sep 20, 2026
1 position

$34 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Sample Preparation Technician is responsible for receiving, processing, and analyzing geological samples while maintaining laboratory quality standards. They also perform routine equipment maintenance and ensure accurate documentation of all assay results.

Job details

Job Location: Brucejack Camp Workplace Type: Onsite Pay Grade: 002 Closing Date: About Brucejack Our Brucejack Gold Mine, a high-grade underground mine in beautiful northern British Columbia, is located approximately 65 kilometres north of Stewart. Brucejack is a fly-in/fly-out operation with pick-up points across Western Canada, making it easy for people from different places to join us. We work closely with local First Nations communities, including the Nisga’a, Tahltan, Gitanyow, and Gitxsan, to build respectful partnerships and celebrate our shared community. As a member of the Brucejack family, we put your health, comfort, and safety first. You’ll stay in private rooms with individual washrooms, enjoy balanced meals prepared by our exceptional culinary team, and have access to a 24-hour snack and sandwich bar. We also have plenty of ways for you to relax and stay active, with a gym, fitness classes, a golf simulator, and seasonal activities like snowshoeing and hiking. For creative downtime, our music room is a fully equipped space where you can play or listen to music. Our Brucejack Recreation Committee, run by employees on a volunteer basis, organizes activities and events to make camp life fun and bring people together. The committee also plans holiday decorations, charity raffles, and outdoor events, helping create a warm and friendly community. Your impact As a Sample Preparation Technician at Newmont, you play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of geological and metallurgical data. Your work directly supports safe, efficient laboratory operations and high‑quality assay results that inform operational and business decisions. As part of our team you will Safely receive, sort, dry, crush, split, and pulverize samples in accordance with SOPs and laboratory quality standards Support daily assay laboratory operations while achieving safety and production KPIs Accurately log samples, prepare labels, and complete QA/QC and production documentation Perform routine equipment checks, basic preventive maintenance, and housekeeping Identify, record, and report abnormal conditions, unsafe work, or equipment issues Collaborate with lab supervisors and team members to support continuous improvement Prerequisites for your success in this role Experience in sample preparation, laboratory, mill, or mining environments preferred Strong commitment to safety, quality, and procedural compliance Ability to perform physically demanding work in a production‑based environment Basic equipment operation skills and strong attention to detail Reliable, team‑oriented mindset with a willingness to complete required training Your work environment Based at a remote mine‑site assay laboratory Hands‑on, safety‑critical, and production‑focused setting Shift work with exposure to noise, dust, and industrial equipment Strong emphasis on teamwork, safety culture, and continuous improvement at Newmont At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion we are dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment. The expected salary range for this role is CA$34.11/hr . This range is tied to the British Columbia market for jobs performed in British Columbia. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s pay history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about pay history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont. We believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together. Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. If you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply – we’d love to hear from you!

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates should have experience in laboratory, mill, or mining environments and a strong commitment to safety and procedural compliance. The role requires the ability to perform physically demanding work and basic equipment operation skills.