Sample Weigher

Do you believe in the power of teamwork and sharing ideas? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional quality and service with everything you do? Do you seek out ideas for improving the status quo?

If you want to make a difference and love being surrounded by the best and the brightest minds, Bureau Veritas Canada might be the place for you!

Here are our Core Values:

Trusted

Responsible

Ambitious & Humble

Open & Inclusive

If these values resonate with you, Bureau Veritas is looking for a

Job Title: Sample Weigher

Reports to: Sample Weigher Manager

Department: Minerals Canada

Location: Vancouver, B.C.

Fixed Term until December 12

Shift: Graveyard (preferred), Day and Swing 

Basic Purpose:

Reporting to the Sample Weighing Supervisor, the Sample Weigher, will be responsible for the accurate weighing of client samples in order to prepare for the next step of the sample analysis. This individual will handle movement and organization of sample boxes for production and provide accurate record keeping of client samples.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient and accurate weighing of client samples into test tubes or other lab-ware sequence
• Safely organize and move sample boxes for production
• Accurately record sample data through written records or through internal systems
• Comply with occupational health and safety legislation, BV Group Policies and Procedures, Upstream Minerals (UM) Management System Policies and Procedures and ISO standards applicable to the Mineralogical Technician position
• Act in a safe and professional manner and wear appropriate attire including the required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Other duties as assigned or required from time to time

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Keen attention to detail and ability to maintain a high level of accuracy
• Computer skills (basic)
• Reasoning ability
• Ability to work independently
• Problem solving
• Strategic Planning/Organizing
• Open and inclusive mindset with a willingness to work in a team dynamic
• Minimum high school diploma 
• Previous experience in a mineral processing/analytical lab environment considered an asset 
• Working knowledge and familiarity of WHMIS and GLP a bonus 
• Physical demanding tasks with repetitive arm and wrist motion 
• Able to handle weights up to 15 kg  
• Frequently sitting, walking 

Benefits:

• Health & Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance
• STD & LTD Coverage
• Company RRSP match
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

Bureau Veritas is proud to be committed to providing fair and competitive pay.

The salary range for this role is  $19.00 - $20.51 an hour.

Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills,  experience, and market location.