Chief Mine Geologist

Pan American Silver (Lake Shore Gold; Timmins; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Timmins, ON, is seeking a Chief Mine Geologist to lead underground geology activities. Responsibilities include overseeing geological data collection, managing a geology team, and ensuring accurate geological models. Candidates should have a B.Sc in Geology, be a registered P.Geo, and possess 8-10 years of underground experience. This role offers a full-time position with various benefits, including bonuses and health plans.

Benefits

Mine Performance Plan Incentive (bonus)

Sign-On Bonus for eligible positions

Relocation Assistance

Flexible Work Schedules

Company-paid medical benefits

Wellness Spending Account

Company-paid pension plan

Long-term disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive Paid Vacation Entitlements

Qualifications

• 8-10 years’ experience in exploration and production geology, preferably in an underground environment.
• Experience in a leadership position.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop the geology team.

Responsibilities

• Manage underground geology activities at the Timmins West Mine.
• Oversee grade control and geological models.
• Conduct the Mine reconciliation process with Engineering.

Skills

Leadership skills

Geological data collection

Time management

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

B.Sc in Geology

P.Geo in good standing

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCad

Datamine

GIS software

Deswik

Job description

We are looking to hire a Chief Mine Geologist to join our Timmins West Mine in Timmins, ON, on a full-time basis. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 8 hour days or 4 on, 3 off, 10 hour days.

Please note that this role is not a camp-based position.

Overview

In this position, you will be responsible for leading all underground geology activities at the Timmins West Mine. This includes managing the geology team, overseeing grade control, and having a key role in the reconciliation process. The role also supports both short- and long-range mine planning. The role reports directly to the Mine Manager and has a primary influence in ensuring geological models are accurate, up to date, and effectively integrated into daily and strategic mine planning. The position oversees drilling programs, mapping, sampling, and QA/QC processes, and is accountable for interpreting geological structures and validating the resource model. It also contributes to identifying near-mine exploration targets to support future resource growth. The Chief Geologist is expected to foster a strong safety culture, support the development of geologists and technicians, and maintain high technical standards in alignment with the values of Lake Shore Gold.

Responsibilities

• Manage the system for daily grade control, ore/waste calls underground as well as daily grade estimates for underground work areas.
• Monitor underground geological activities daily and provide instruction and respond to unexpected situations.
• Responsible for health, safety, and environmental matters under their control, including adherence to all requirements applicable to Lake Shore Gold Corporation.
• Manage the collection of geological data through sampling (chip, muck) and mapping (lithology, structure, mineralization/alteration, etc.) and update databases (sample tracker, mapping in Deswik, etc.) and import assays from BC lab into the database.
• Decide standards for data collection, including the number of underground samples and mapping details.
• Review and approve underground mine layouts.
• Attend all regular daily and weekly tech services and mine planning meetings.
• Provide geology input to the stope design process and planning with Engineering.
• Responsible for the Mine reconciliation process with Engineering.
• Review yearly mine plan and approve tonnes and grade forecast for geology; approve 3-month mine plan tonnes and grade for stopes and development.
• Develop yearly operations and capital drilling schedule and update the monthly 3-month drill plan, collaborating with the lead Underground Drill supervising Geologist if appropriate.
• Prepare yearly Geology Budget and manage geology department costs for Operations and Capital drilling.
• Input into interpretations for litho and mineralization models for the orebody; liaison with Chief Resource Geologist and Underground Drill Geologist/Coordinator.
• Mentor and develop skills of underground geotechnicians and motivate them to achieve annual goals.
• Identify and develop exploration targets within and outside the Mine infrastructure.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

More About You

• B.Sc in Geology is required
• P.Geo in good standing
• Capable of working independently
• Maintain high safety standards
• 8-10 years’ experience of combined exploration and production geology, preferably in an underground gold mining environment
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience in a leadership position
• Experience with Microsoft Office, AutoCad, Datamine, GIS software, Deswik
• A team player with strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop the geology team
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada
• As our ideal candidate, you are a motivated team player and comply with all health and safety regulations

About the Benefits

• Mine Performance Plan Incentive (bonus)
• Sign-On Bonus for eligible positions
• Relocation Assistance available for eligible positions
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Company-paid extended medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits
• Wellness Spending Account
• Health Care Spending Account
• Company-paid pension plan with 8% company contribution
• Basic life/accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care via Dialogue
• Competitive Paid Vacation Entitlements
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave

To express your interest in this position, please forward your resume to:

Lake Shore Gold
Human Resources
P.O. Box 1067
Timmins ON
P4N 7H9
Email: [e-mail]
Fax [phone]