Geologist (PGeo I)

Dahrouge Geological Consulting Ltd.•Edmonton, AB

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves a combination of field and office work, focusing on geological surveying, prospecting, core processing, drill supervision, mapping, interpretation, and project management. The Geologist (PGeo I) will be responsible for ensuring safety protocols are followed, supervising junior staff, and maintaining data quality to meet company and regulatory standards. The position requires independent decision-making, a strong understanding of exploration programs, and adherence to health, safety, and environmental plans.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Geology or satisfying the Geoscientists Canada’s Knowledge and Experience guide
Minimum 3 years prior experience in mineral exploration or related field.
Professional Geologist (P.Geo) with APEGA, OGQ or other provincial legislative body, in good standing.
Standard First Aid and CPR level C.
Able to make independent decisions on projects.
Understand the risks and consequences of project decisions.
Good understanding on exploratory drilling programs.
Familiarity and application of the Dahrouge Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Plan and the Professional Practice Management Plan (must be reviewed and signed during orientation).

Responsibilities

Demonstrate proper safety awareness and understand and mitigate safety concerns in the field.
Oversee daily tailgate meetings to enhance safety protocols.
Oversee safety documentation including, but not limited to, job safety analyses, risk assessments, and equipment and workplace inspections.
Supervise and train geology interns, Geologists-in-Training, and field support staff, ensuring their effective contribution to project objectives.
Plan and execute geochemical and (rarely) geophysical surveys and prospecting activities.
Supervise geological core processing, including geotechnical logging, geological logging, sampling, core photography, specific gravity measurements, core cutting, and sample shipping in collaboration with Geologists-in-Training, Geotechnicians, and other P.Geos or Project Managers on-site.
Supervise drilling activities, including drill site setup, progress tracking, and ensuring adherence to safety standards.
Provide strong geological mapping and interpretation, contributing to the overall understanding of project sites.
Ensure the quality of data captured during programs meets company standards and the ethical standards of applicable regulating bodies.
Project and deliverable management of field programs and office-based tasks.
Oversee GITs in project preparation, logistics, and updating budgets.
Generate targets using collected field data (often also conducted in the field).
Oversight of data acquisition, data compilation, and report writing.
Data validation and interpretation for input into geological models.
Provide support to GITs in drafting assessment and technical reports and maps.
Analyze and interpret written reports for sign-off.