Operator - Refinery Three (3) 8-month term
- Refinery
- Ottawa
- Term
To apply, please forward your resume and cover letter by May 11, 2025
The Mint is hiring an Operator – Refinery who can thrive in a dynamic and inclusive environment.
Reporting to the Supervisor, Refinery Operations, the Operator – Refinery performs process and production activities in the following areas: premelt, chlorination, silver and gold melt, hydromet, sweeps, kilo bar furnace, grain charge preparation. This includes operating, monitoring and controlling equipment, handling depositors and product materials, preparing work and operating supplies, performing material handling and maintenance tasks, monitoring safety and security, preparing records, shift work report, performing housekeeping tasks and participating in the training of employees.
Qualifications:
Language Requirements:
One official language (English or French) is mandatory; the second official language is an asset
Education and Previous Experience:
- Completed high school diploma.
- Minimum of 3 months of experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
- Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
Abilities and Skills:
- To perform various tasks such as:
- Manual lifting/handling of material;
- Use of high precision scales;
- Use of computers to perform ERP transactions, emails and record keeping;
- Operation of equipment such as hoists/cranes, hand pallet trucks, forklifts, …
- Safe use of hand tools such as hammer, hand grinder, tongs, ratchet, pliers, …
- Perform checks, calibration and adjustment of production equipment
- Ability to perform all of the Refinery Operator duties in areas such as pre-melt, fine gold, IF-13, hydromet, grain charge preparation, bar grinding, DNA verification & sweeps
- Ability to work safely and in a conscientious manner in a foundry environment
- Ability to work in accordance with ISO policy and procedures and work instructions
Knowledge:
- Demonstrated skills in activities related to the operation of process and service equipment related to the Operator – Refinery functions.
- Possess basic understanding of the process activities, process materials, products, and byproducts in refinery.
- Knowledge of the Royal Canadian Mint and its product lines.
This opening is to be filled on shift work basis.
Why the Mint?
At the Mint, you will collaborate with a diverse group of people and be a part of an iconic Canadian organization. Your safety and wellbeing are our top priority. We offer outstanding pay and total rewards for you and your family and you will be supported to continuously learn throughout your career.
The Mint is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We value diversity and aim to provide an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment, selection and onboarding process to ensure that each candidate is treated respectfully. In accordance with the Employment Equity Act, you are invited to voluntarily self-identify with one or more of the four employment equity groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities) by sending your application to the confidential email, ee@mint.ca that is accessed only by the Human Resources section.
If you need accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us directly at ee@mint.ca to make arrangements.
What to Expect
In order to be considered for an interview, please clearly demonstrate on your application how you meet the education and experience qualifications. The additional qualifications may be assessed through interviews, exams, reference checks, etc. If successful, you will be required to complete a background check facilitated by the Mint in order to obtain a security clearance.
Ready to mint your career?
Please forward your resume to careers@mint.ca by May 11, 2025. We look forward to receiving your application!