Senior Exploration Geologist

Alamos Gold Inc.•Matachewan, ON

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Alamos Gold Inc. Young-Davidson is currently recruiting a Senior Exploration Geologist to join their operations team. Alamos Gold is a Canadian-based gold producer with a strong track record and a commitment to social responsibility and environmental stewardship. They operate three mines in Canada and Mexico, with a portfolio of development stage projects and early-stage exploration projects. Alamos Gold's Young-Davidson mine is a low-cost, long-life operation and one of Canada's largest underground gold mines, located near Matachewan, Ontario. The mine has recently undergone an expansion, increasing production and generating strong free cash flow. The company is seeking motivated and committed individuals to join their team, particularly those passionate about mineral exploration and driving growth in a world-class gold mining operation. The Senior Exploration Geologist will play a key role in advancing near-mine exploration opportunities and supporting the long-term growth of the Young-Davidson Mine. Reporting to the Geological Superintendent, this role involves leading and executing exploration initiatives both underground and on surface, contributing to strategic exploration planning and resource expansion efforts.

Requirements

5-10 years of experience in near-mine mineral exploration, with strong expertise in gold exploration and geological interpretation.
Proven track record generating exploration targets, managing drilling campaigns, and delivering successful exploration programs.
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Geology from a recognized university.
Registered as a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario, or eligible to obtain registration within six months of employment.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, mentoring, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Solid understanding of gold deposit models and experience working in an operating mine environment.
Valid driver's licence.

Nice To Haves

Experience with geological software such as Vulcan, Deswik, and AcQuire is considered an asset.
Experience developing, monitoring, and reporting budgets; SAP experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Perform inspections, job observations, and field reviews to ensure compliance with site safety standards and best practices.
Develop and evaluate exploration targets through data collection, interpretation, and application of geological principles.
Coordinate and oversee underground and surface diamond drilling programs to enhance orebody understanding and resource development.
Collect, compile, manage, and interpret geological information from drilling, mapping, geophysics, and surface sampling programs.
Provide technical leadership to the Exploration team, develop best-practice exploration systems, and mentor junior geological staff.
Contribute to exploration work programs, near-mine exploration strategies, budgeting activities, and continuous improvement initiatives across exploration functions.