Lead Mine Geologist

Orla Mining • Thunder Bay, ON

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Orla Mining is striving to be the emerging gold producer of choice with a geographically diversified asset base, a prospective development and exploration portfolio, an experienced management team with a successful track record, and a high-quality board and shareholder base.
Orla operates the Camino Rojo Oxide Gold Mine, a gold and silver open-pit heap leach mine, located in Zacatecas State, Central Mexico. This low-cost operation is 100% owned by Orla, covers over 139,000 hectares, and includes a large sulfide mineral endowment located beneath the oxide resources. We are also advancing permitting and development on our South Railroad Project, a feasibility-stage, open-pit heap leach project located on the prolific Carlin trend in Nevada. This project is part our larger South Carlin Complex which includes a prospective land package. We recently acquired the Musselwhite Mine located in Northern Ontario on Lake Opapimiskan, a gold mine with more than 25 years of operating history. The addition of Musselwhite has allowed Orla to more than double our gold production and provide a strategic entry into a Tier 1 mining jurisdiction. The Musselwhite Mine is highly prospective with potential to expand resources and mine life for years to come.
Orla is building a legacy of excellence, respect and sustainable value through responsible gold mining.
We are striving to create a net positive benefit for all and leaving a legacy beyond the life of our mines. We do this through building and operating high quality mines supported and led by an experienced team. We are custodians of the assets we run and the environments in which we operate, and we are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, care, and respect.

Purpose:
As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Lead Production Geologist to join our team. Reporting to the Senior Mine Geologist, the Lead Production Geologist plays a key role in delivering high-quality geological inputs that support safe and efficient underground production. This position focuses on daily ore control, mining performance, face mapping, and short-term geological interpretation. The Lead Production Geologist works closely with operations, mine planning, and technical services to ensure accurate geological models, optimal ore extraction, and continuous improvement in 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 organise 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
• 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