Metallurgist; Mount Milligan
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Engineering
Process Engineer, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Materials Engineering
- 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
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 ofour employees, officers, and directors.
For more information, please see our website .
About Mount Milligan MineLocated approximately 155 kilometres northwest of Prince George in centralBC,the Mount Milligan Mineis 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 withcomfortablecamp 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 OpportunityWe 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
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
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