SENIOR CHEMIST
CENTRAL NL
JOB DESCRIPTION:
HR Project Partners is currently accepting resumes for a Senior Chemist on behalf of our client, Equinox Gold, Valentine Gold Mine. The ideal candidate would have a minimum of 8 years’ mining lab experience, 3 of which at a leadership level, preferably in a remote gold mine site or industrial environment.
Reporting to the Chief Metallurgist, the Senior Chemist will be responsible for supervising the Analytical Laboratory personnel, ensuring safe work practices, and that the lab maintains efficient throughput while maintaining the required QA/QC and safety standards. The incumbent is required to ensure the accurate, timely, and cost-efficient analysis of samples submitted by the Mine, Process Plant and Environmental group in support of Operations and Environmental regulatory compliance.
This position is located at the Project site, working on a 2 week in/2 week out rotation.
To apply for this position, please do so by clicking on the following URL link: https://career47.sapsf.com/career?company=marathongo
Deadline to apply: Friday, September 4, 2026
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Support and assist in promoting a health and safety culture.
- Ensure that effective Health, Safety and Environmental procedures, government regulations and Equinox – Valentine Gold Mine standard operating procedures (SOPs) are implemented and followed.
- Perform Safety inspections of the relevant areas in conjunction with Health & Safety, Environment, and contractors.
- Oversee, lead and coordinate all laboratory functions to ensure timely and accurate test results including carrying out analytical tests on ore processed in the mill to determine gold content.
- Participate within the onsite Environment Laboratory for the purpose of internal water analysis to support the samples from the process plant, as well as an onsite water treatment plant.
- Participate in the testing of mine samples including sample preparation, wet assays, environment assays, fire assay and other related analyses.
- Supervise the activities of assigned personnel in the plant’s assay laboratory.
- Lead the development of SOPS for each procedure utilized in the assay laboratory.
- Lead and assist in the Development of Good Laboratory Practices and training manuals.
- Provide process improvement recommendations that will enhance the overall business.
- Coordinate with mill maintenance to ensure proper maintenance and efficiency of lab and analytical equipment.
- Provide accurate information and reports to ensure the completion of the departmental budget.
- Prepare various weekly and monthly reports.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Undergraduate Degree in Chemistry or a Chemical and Metallurgical Technology diploma.
- A minimum of 8 years mining lab experience, 3 of which are at a leadership level, preferably in a remote gold mine site or industrial environment.
- Experience in an operating mine using the cyanidation plant process is required.
- Experience in a remote work site is required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ATTRIBUTES:
- Excellent organizational, time management, multi-tasking, and creative problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems and other word-processing, spreadsheet, and scientific software applications.
- Strong ability to troubleshoot complex problems.
- Conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to deal with multiple and changing priorities.
- Strong computer skills with the ability to interpret data.
- Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements at remote sites.
- Development, coaching and training coordination of all direct reports to help team succeed.
- Knowledge of the OHS, mining, and construction regulations.
- Effective time management skills and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to influence and inspire others and manage cross-functional relationships.
- A valid driver license and a driver’s abstract.
ABOUT EQUINOX GOLD, VALENTINE GOLD MINE:
Equinox Gold Corporation is engaged in the exploration and development of the Valentine Gold Project (the “Project”) located in the central region of Newfoundland and Labrador. Once in production, it will be the largest gold mine in Atlantic Canada and a major employer in the province. Equinox is a public corporation (TSX:EQX) headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with a regional office located in Grand Falls-Windsor, NL.
Additional corporate and Project information is available at www.equinoxgold.com
ABOUT US:
HR Project Partners Inc. (HRPP) is a Human Resources consulting company offering various services in Human Resources, both to individuals and to companies. One of those services is recruitment for companies on a provincial and national basis.
HR Project Partners is an equal opportunity employer.
While HR Project Partners appreciates all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Work Location: In person
