Core Logging Geologist (Contract)

Lake Shore Gold; Timmins; On-site; CAD 52,348 - 59,236; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid extended medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care

Job summary

Lake Shore Gold is seeking a Core Logging Geologist for a 12-month contract in Timmins, Ontario. This role involves logging core for underground diamond drill projects at the Bell Creek and Timmins West mine sites. The ideal candidate will assist with drill hole layouts and daily statistics, and must meet specific qualifications for eligibility in Ontario.

Compensation ranges from $38.00 to $43.00 per hour, and benefits include extended medical, dental, and vision coverage after three months. Relocation to Timmins is required as this is not a camp-based position.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in diamond drill projects.
• Familiar with logging, sampling of drill core, and core-handling procedures.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Assist the underground diamond drill group logging core.
• Create diamond drill hole layouts and enter daily drill statistics.
• Perform sectional interpretations of targeted zones.

Skills

Logging drill core

Sampling procedures

Microsoft Office proficiency

Teamwork

Education

PGO membership or eligibility

Job description

Lake Shore Gold, a subsidiary of Pan American Silver, is located in Timmins, Ontario. The Bell Creek Complex sits approximately 20 kilometres northeast of Timmins and consists of an underground mine and processing facility. Mineralisation is associated with the Porcupine‑Destor fault system within the Abitibi greenstone belt, with ore mined by narrow‑vein longhole stoping methods. Ore is then transported to the surface via a modern one‑thousand‑eighty metre deep shaft capable of forty‑eight hundred tonnes per day.

The Timmins West mine is approximately 18 kilometres west of Timmins, Ontario, one of the world’s most prolific gold camps. Mineralisation is associated with the Porcupine‑Destor fault system within the Abitibi greenstone belt. The Timmins West mine comprises the Timmins deposit, the Thunder Creek deposit, and the 144 Gap deposit. All three deposits are interconnected by underground drifts.

About the Opportunity

We are hiring a Core Logging Geologist to join our Exploration Office in Timmins, ON on a 12‑month contract. The schedule is Monday – Friday, 8 hours per day.

In this role, you will assist the underground diamond drill group primarily logging core for the Bell Creek and Timmins West mine sites and various regional exploration projects. You may also be required to assist with creating diamond drill hole layouts, entering daily drill statistics, and sectional interpretations of the targeted zones.

Compensation: $38.00 – $43.00 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.

Vacancy Status: Existing vacancy. The successful candidate may begin as soon as possible.

Relocation to the Timmins area is required. This is not a camp‑based position.

More About You

While our ideal candidate meets the following qualifications, we welcome applicants who do not meet every criterion to apply.

• Must either be a PGO member or be eligible to apply for PGO or GIT membership in Ontario.
• 1–3 years’ experience working on diamond drill projects, conducting a variety of duties to assist the exploration/mine geologist.
• Familiar with logging, sampling of drill core and core‑handling procedures.
• Experience using computers and Microsoft Office.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.

As our ideal candidate, you are a highly resourceful team player with previous gold‑mining experience. You demonstrate compliance with all health and safety regulations.

About the Benefits

In addition to a competitive hourly salary, you will receive the following benefits after three months of employment:

• Company‑paid extended medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care via Dialogue.

Lake Shore Gold is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and believe that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success. We create an inclusive environment for all employees and all aspects of employment; hiring and promotion decisions are based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirements. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.