Lead Mine Geologist

Orla Mining • Thunder Bay, ON

4d • CA$125,000 - CA$135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Orla Mining is seeking a Lead Mine Geologist to join their team at the Musselwhite Mine. This role is crucial for providing high-quality geological information to support safe and efficient underground production. The position emphasizes daily ore control, mining performance, face mapping, and short-term geological interpretation. The Lead Mine Geologist will collaborate with operations, mine planning, and technical services to ensure accurate geological models, optimize ore extraction, and continuously improve grade control practices.

Requirements

• 4+ years of relevant experience in production geology
• Registration as a Professional Geologist, or eligibility for registration required
• Ability to frequently lift, carry and push 55 lbs
• Ability to frequently reach below and at-shoulder level
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, presentation)
• Team player with a willingness to work with a multicultural team of multiple disciplines
• Committed to working in a safe, socially responsible manner

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Vulcan, AcQuire, and Deswik software would be an asset

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize detailed face mapping, chip sampling, and geological inspections to support short-term ore control in production stopes and development.
• Assist with stope optimization by integrating geological data into production designs, ensuring optimal ore recovery and minimizing dilution.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams to ensure geological inputs are accurately reflected in stope layouts, blast designs, and backfill sequencing.
• Monitor geological aspects of active stopes and development headings, ensuring compliance with geology-based design parameters.
• Train and Mentor Underground Mine Geologists, including going underground on a regular basis to train/ guide/ assist with sampling, mapping and other geological activities.
• Contribute to maintaining and updating 3D geological models using site-standard software (Deswik).
• Ensure timely and accurate data entry, validation, and management in the production geology database.
• Support safe execution of underground tasks by following and promoting site safety procedures.

Benefits

• Annual short term incentive program (target 15% of base salary)
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) with automatic 5% employer contribution
• Option for employees to receive up to an additional 4% employer match on employee contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed