Mine Geologist (Underground)
About The Position
Alamos Gold Inc. is a Canadian-based gold producer with a strong track record and a commitment to social responsibility and environmental stewardship. The Island Gold District is becoming one of Canada's largest and lowest-cost gold mines, employing over 900 team members in underground and open pit operations in northern Ontario. The Mine Geologist (UG) role provides essential front-line geological support for definition and delineation drilling programs. This includes coordinating diamond drilling, interfacing with contractors, forecasting drill needs, and tracking costs. The position is crucial for grade control execution through geological and structural mapping, interpretation of mineralized zones, and the development and maintenance of 3D geological models. The Mine Geologist will collaborate closely with mine operations, engineering, and planning teams to ensure geological interpretations are translated into practical guidance for short- to mid-term mine planning and daily production decisions.
Requirements
- B.Sc. in Geology
- Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a production setting of an underground mine
- Strong communication, computing, planning and problem-solving skills
- Flexibility/Adaptability, Analytical Skills, Safety
Responsibilities
- Perform inspections, job and task observations to ensure compliance to safety standards.
- Training and mentoring of GITs, and entry-level staff.
- Make recommendations for additional diamond drilling to improve understanding of the ore deposit.
- Participate with Geology, Engineering, Exploration and Operations in short and mid-term mine planning.
- Understand stope reconciliations, dilution estimates, grade forecasting and grade blending.
- Provide technical direction to GITs and Geological Technicians.
- Assist with the development and updating of geological and grade wireframes under the guidance of the Senior Mine Geologist.
- Data entry and basic administrative tasks.
- Support drill contract management, and cost control.
- Contribute to production forecasting to ensure outputs are accurate and achievable, and in-line with company goals.
- All other tasks related to the operations of Island Gold Mine as required by Senior Mine Geologist.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
