Geologist / Senior Geological Technologist, Fixed-Term

Vale • Greater Sudbury, ON

11d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Geologist / Senior Geological Technologist to join our Mines Technical Services team at Coleman Mine in Sudbury. This is a fixed-term position for 18 months covered under the Collective Agreement between Vale and the Local 2020-05 United Steelworkers. As a Geologist / Senior Geological Technologist, you will provide geological oversight and support to underground execution geology. Your experience and skills will work closely with Engineering, Ground Control and Operations to support the mine designs for the Life of Mine Plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Geology, Bachelor of Geological Engineering, or Geological Technology Diploma.
• Progressive eligibility for APGO, registered GIT.
• Minimum of one year’s experience in an underground mining environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products to include Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint Outlook, and Teams.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Datamine, Deswik.
• Knowledge of Geological Systems including: AMGC (All Mines Grade Control), MEBS (Mines Exploration Bore Hole System), LIMS, Diamond Drill Hole Layouts, and M&D (Mineability and Dilution Database).
• Knowledge of Mining, Milling and Refining Processes.

Responsibilities

• Follow departmental safety program.
• Provide grade control monitoring for assigned area in the mine.
• Communication of daily geology information to operations by clear, concise verbal and written instructions.
• Communication of cutoff grade calls to operations to maximize ore recovery.
• Conduct geological and structural back mapping.
• Perform stope reconciliation, calculating mineability and dilution values, root cause determination and share findings with operations.
• Collect and process geological data (including conductivity probing) for the purpose of ore interpretation and reserve and resource calculations.
• Communicate changes in geological interpretation to engineering and operations.
• Communicate observed and potential safety hazards to mine supervision.
• Communication of cut-off grade calls to operations department for area of a mine.
• Provide geological and structural information (ore outlines) for drive layouts for assigned area of a mine.
• Carry out specific accountabilities as assigned by the Chief Mine Geologist.
• Identify, analyze and recommend opportunities for safety, productivity and cost improvements.
• Frequent underground travel is required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
• Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
• Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual Healthcare online
• Online training and career development opportunities
• Relocation Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior