Posted 2 months ago
Metallurgist (Mount Milligan)
@ Centerra Gold
Fort St. James, British Columbia
Overview
Centerra Gold is hiring a Metallurgist for its Mount Milligan Mine operations in central BC. The role supports the mill operations group on plant performance, safety, investigations and reporting, on a 14-days-on/14-days-off rotation with 12-hour shifts and camp accommodation. The posting states a salary of $93,700 to $126,400 plus bonus and benefits.
Pay:
$93,700–$126,400 a year
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and report on concentrator performance
- Identify sources of variability and recommend improvements
- Conduct investigations, test work and technical projects
- Prepare reports for the mill operations team
- Participate in equipment inspections and safety meetings
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary degree in mineral processing or metallurgical engineering
- EGBC registration or eligibility to register
- 2 to 6 years of mineral processing experience
- Strong statistical analysis and report writing skills
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Source type not verified · scout
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-11
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-09
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Mineral Processing, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Visa sponsorship, Performance bonus, Stock or equity, Wellness, Transit support, Home office allowance |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Centerra Gold
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Toronto |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 51 |
- Become a valuable addition to Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine operations team
- Boost your career by joining an established organization
- Receive a competitive annual salary of $93,700 - $126,400, plus bonus and benefits
About Centerra Gold
Headquartered in Toronto, Centerra Gold (TSX: CG) is one of the leading North American gold and copper producers engaged in the operation, exploration, development, and acquisition in Asia, North America, and other markets worldwide.
Centerra’s vision is to build a team-based culture of excellence that responsibly delivers sustainable value and growth. We are committed to the safety, integrity, ethics, and fairness of our operations, promoting the highest standards of ethical business conduct of our employees, officers, and directors.
For more information, please see our website.
About Mount Milligan Mine
Located approximately 155 kilometres northwest of Prince George in central BC, the Mount Milligan Mine is a conventional truck-shovel open-pit copper and gold mine and concentrator with a 60,000 tpd capacity copper flotation processing plant.
Mount Milligan operates with comfortable camp accommodations equipped with private washrooms, TV, Wi-Fi, an onsite gym, and other recreational activities. Bus transportation to and from site is provided free of charge from several locations within the region.
Mount Milligan promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.
About the Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Metallurgist to join our Mount Milligan Mine (MTM) operations site. In this role, you will provide technical support and leadership to the mill operations group, focusing on optimizing plant performance and ensuring safety standards are met.
This role operates on a rotation of 14 days on / 14 days off at a 12-hour daily schedule with camp accommodations provided.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Focusing on safety, including ensuring corporate and site policies are followed, actively participating in safety and tool meetings, and ensuring quality work standards and site and departmental procedures are being adhered to
- Monitoring and reporting on concentrator performance
- Identifying sources of variability and making recommendations for improvements to increase plant stability and efficiency
- Conducting investigations, test work, and technical projects
- Identifying opportunities to exceed plant targets and communicate recommendations to Mill Operations team after review from Senior Metallurgist
- Preparing reports and communicate results to Mill Operations team after review from Senior Metallurgist
- Participating in equipment inspections and making recommendations on service life
- Running small to medium-sized projects without significant supervision
- Communicate thoroughly with team members and providing guidance when necessary
About You
The following will be critical to successfully perform this role:
- Post-Secondary education in Mineral Processing, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or similar technical fields of study, and be a Registered member of EGBC, or qualified to register. You also need to have 2 - 6 years of experience in mineral processing, preferably with comminution and copper/gold flotation experience
- Strong statistical analysis, presentation, and technical report writing skills
- A valid Class 5 driver’s license
- Demonstrated ability to work safely
- Strong understanding of major assets in the copper/gold milling process
- Effective communication, organizational, and team-building skills
- Proven ability to analyze problems, prioritize issues, and develop timely and cost-effective solutions
- Physically fit and able to lift 50lbs of weight
Working Conditions
- Work involves a camp-based role at the Mount Milligan Mine site with a set work schedule on a 14x14, 12 hours per day.
- Candidates must be able to maintain high levels of performance for extended shifts, up to 12 hours in duration.
- Occasional exposure to hazardous environments with the requirement of wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Mount Milligan is a safety-sensitive environment and promotes a drug & alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a ZERO – TOLERANCE policy, with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs/paraphernalia on site.
- Bus transportation to and from site is provided free of charge from Prince George, Fort St. James and Mackenzie.
About the Benefits
As a valued member of Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine operations team, you can look forward to a competitive compensation structurebased on experience, skills, and qualifications. You'll also gain access to some incredible benefits, including:
- Tax-free travel allowance commensurate with the distance required for travel
- Extended group health, dental, vision, and travel insurance
- Life Insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D
- Company-sponsored pension with Company match
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Healthcare Spending Account / Lifestyle Wellness Spending Account
- Reimbursements on work gear and equipment
- Annual Incentive Bonus
- Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company match
- Parental leave top-up program
- Professional development within the organization
- Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
This is your chance to be part of an established, industry-leading global organization with incredible room for career growth and personal development.
If you have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!
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