Chemical Technician

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Skeena Gold + Silver Limited is a Canadian mining company with a portfolio of exploration and development projects located in northwest British Columbia, Canada. Our current focus is on the revitalisation of the high‑grade past‑producing Eskay Creek gold‑silver mine. Skeena is committed to leading the industry in reconciliation, diversity and inclusion and works in close collaboration with Indigenous partners, leveraging their traditional knowledge and respect for the land.

As a Skeena employee, you will become part of a dynamic, innovative, and results‑driven work environment. Together, alongside colleagues of diverse backgrounds and experience, you will help us operate safely, protect the environment, positively contribute to our local communities and build a state‑of‑the‑art mine in Canada. Come join our team to be part of this amazing opportunity!

Chemical Technician

• Follow all health and safety guidelines, policies, and regulations for both the Eskay Creek site and Assay Lab.
• Adhere to Assay Lab Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and permit regulatory requirements.
• Participate actively in safety meetings and toolbox talks, promoting a positive and safe work environment.
• Identify and address potential health and safety hazards, working proactively to mitigate risks.

• Demonstrate a complete understanding of standard reference materials and their role in ensuring quality analysis.
• Maintain ISO certification standards, ensuring compliance with international quality management systems and laboratory best practices.
• Accurately document sample preparation, analysis, equipment operation, and maintenance records.

• Execute all stages of the fire assay process, including weighing, fluxing, fusion, cupellation, and final analysis using instrumentation or gravimetric methods.
• Verify the suitability of pulp samples for the lead fire assay procedure before processing.
• Accurately record and organise samples on established worksheets according to sequence.
• Prepare crucible racks by setting up 30‑crucible trays with 40‑gram crucibles, lining them with plastic bags, and adding 135 grams of pre‑mixed flux.
• Assess and adjust flux compositions, using reagents such as potassium nitrate, to ensure proper fusion quality.
• Operate furnaces for sample fusion, pour‑off, deslagging, and cupellation processes.
• Transfer silver prills post‑cupellation to test tubes for digestion and analysis via instrumentation or gravimetric finish.

• Work proactively with the exploration and operations teams to prioritise testing and meet deliverables.
• Perform additional duties as reasonably assigned by the employer.

• Degree in Chemistry, Mining Technology, Technical Diploma or High‑school Diploma with 3 years in a mining laboratory or a commercial laboratory that analyzes exploration samples.
• Familiarity with relevant BC and federal legislation and regulations (e.g., Work Safe BC guidelines, Mines Act, Occupational Health and Safety Legislation) is desired.

• A minimum of 1–5 years of directly related experience is required.
• Practical knowledge of industry‑standard sample preparation and analysis procedures.
• Experience with LIMS programmes and strong skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of WHMIS regulations and SDS document maintenance.
• Proven experience fostering a safety‑conscious culture, with strict adherence to health and safety best practices.
• Strong ability to manage, track and prioritise multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be willing and able to work a rotational schedule in a remote mining camp.
• Detail‑oriented with excessive attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exhibits a high degree of responsibility for confidential matters.
• Effective team player who can jump in wherever needed.
• Strong interpersonal and reasoning skills, with proven problem‑solving abilities.
• Highly self‑motivated with the ability to work…