Posted 16 days ago
General Labourer
@ ALS Canada Ltd.
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Overview
ALS Canada Ltd. is hiring multiple General Labourers for its Sample Preparation Facility, where mining samples are crushed and prepared for laboratory testing. The work involves staging and scanning sample boxes, sieving, crushing, splitting and loading drying ovens under supervision, with a standing and sitting workday of up to 7.5 hours. The posting states an estimated hourly pay from $27.10 plus shift premiums for afternoon and night work.
Responsibilities:
- Retrieve and scan sample boxes for weighers
- Crush, sieve and split samples under supervision
- Load and unload drying ovens under supervision
- Maintain production logs and lab cleanliness
- Follow safety regulations and PPE requirements
Requirements summary:
- Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
- Strong organizational skills
- Basic alphanumeric comprehension
- Basic English communication, written and verbal
- Grade 12 diploma preferred
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Schedule | day, evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Laboratory, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 20 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Women, People with disabilities |
| Education | High school (preferred) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Wellness, Paid training |
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ALS Canada Ltd.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 61 |
At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.
When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.
About the Position:
We are hiring multiple General Labourers to work in our Sample Preparation Facility. Our Sample Preparation Facility uses specialized machinery to crush mining samples into material that is ready for testing in our laboratories.
Key Responsibilities:
- Retrieving and staging boxes on carts for weighers
- Returning and scanning boxes into storage after weighing
- Supporting weighing tasks as required
- Ringing, sieving (including international soils), crushing, and splitting under direct supervision
- Loading and unloading drying ovens under supervision
- Maintaining production logs
- Performing general cleaning duties to maintain lab cleanliness
- Assisting with layout duties and tasks as needed
- Using correct methods in accordance with established procedures and schedules while ensuring analytical quality
- Following established safety regulations and complying with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures
- Performing other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Good hand-eye coordination
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Basic alphanumeric comprehension
- Basic English communication skills (written and verbal)
Required Qualifications:
- Grade 12 diploma preferred
Physical Demands:
- Wear full body PPE
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs
- Ability to sit and/or stand for up to 7.5 hours per day
- Manual dexterity to perform repetitive tasks
Our benefits include:
- An estimated hourly pay starting from $27.10 at the time of posting. Individual compensation is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education and/or training.
- Additional hourly pay for evening and night shifts.
- Afternoon Shift Premium $2.00/hour
- Night Shift Premium $4.00/hour
- Structured wage increases.
- Comprehensive benefit package specific to your work status (including extended medical, dental, and vision coverage, access to company perks, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with company match, employee assistance and wellness programs).
- Additional vacation days for years of service.
- Business support for education or training after 9 months with the company.
- Learning & development opportunities (unlimited access to e-learnings and more).
Please note: benefits vary based on employee status.
Working at ALS
The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.
Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.
At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.
We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.
Everyone Matters
ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.
Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women, First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons, members of minority groups, and persons living with disabilities.ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.
Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.
How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a resume & cover letter that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
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