Exploration Geologist

SSR Mining Inc.•Vancouver, BC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager, Canada Exploration, the Exploration Geologist is part of SSR’s Au-Cu exploration programs and collaborates with other departments of the company. The exploration geologist plays an important role in terms of planning, follow-up, target generation, logging and sampling, mapping, interpretation of the models, compliance with SSR’s best practices (including highest HSEC standards), QA/QC, and reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Geology
Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in exploration
Strong commitment to safety
Strong ability to effectively communicate in English (oral and written)
Experience working in a multicultural environment
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
Physical capability and skills for field work, including camping
Travel extensively during field season
Travel internationally when required
Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office software, especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Software expertise in Leapfrog, ArcPRO, ioGAS is an asset

Responsibilities

Help implement drilling programs and work with technicians
Ensure and plan field activities in a safe manner
Conduct geological field mapping as required
Conduct geological and geotechnical logging of drill core
Interpret assay results and produce a report
Assist and participate in weekly and monthly safety meetings/presentations
Implement procedures for exploration department
Verify that the QA/QC is properly respected in the field sampling and drilling processes
Examine the exploration activities to ensure that they're safe
Create and update maps using ESRI ArcPRO software and maintain a GIS database
Completion and filing of Assessment reports
Participate in targeting exercises in support of exploration in prospective areas
Use GPS navigation to locate and mark sampling and data points while hiking in the field carrying sampling equipment and sample
Enter logging/assay information in Leapfrog in support of geologic model generation