Production Geologist
West Red Lake Gold Mines•Red Lake, ON
•CA$100,000 - CA$125,000•Onsite
About The Position
West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. is a mineral exploration company focused on advancing and developing its flagship Madsen Gold Mine and associated land package in the Red Lake Gold District of Ontario. The company is seeking a Production Geologist to join the initial team growing and operating a regionally significant new underground mine development. This role reports to the Chief Geologist and is responsible for daily underground geology related to production, working with the operations team on a 14 days on and 14 days off schedule to support a safety culture and achieve production targets.
Requirements
- University degree in geology or geological engineering
- Eligible for registration as a professional geologist in Ontario (APGO)
- Common core module
- 3-5 years of underground mine operations and geology experience
- Working knowledge of the Ontario Mining Act as it relates to mine operations
- Computer skills for downloading data and data collection
- Computer skills in Deswik, Leapfrog, MS Office
- Ability to walk significant distances underground and lift 50 pounds
- Valid driver’s license
- Strong interpersonal, influencing, analytical and problem solving skills
- Willing to produce a clean criminal record check, pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol test
Responsibilities
- Ensure underground mining activities are conducted in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Ontario) and Regulations and environmental standards
- Comply with all safety requirements and observes all company policies and procedures
- Training of junior production geologists in grade control process and procedures
- Assist with set up of grade control systems and procedures including data entry, management, and tracking
- Ore control duties which includes visiting all active ore and waste headings
- Detailed underground mapping of ore and waste headings
- Collection of grade control samples (chip ,muck, testhole)
- Geological interpretation of grade control data and geological mapping
- Short-term and long-term planning with engineering and operation department
- Other duties as may be required
Benefits
- Quarterly operation bonus program
- Flights, accommodations and meals provided
- 100% employer paid extended health and dental program
- RRSP matching program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
