Temporary Geotechnician

SSR Mining; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SSR Mining is seeking a Geotechnician for the Seabee Gold Operation in Saskatchewan. The role involves cutting core samples, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety procedures are followed. Candidates should be physically fit and able to work in a remote camp environment on a 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off schedule.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Ability to lift up to 70lbs.
• Experience in noisy, dusty environments.

Responsibilities

• Cutting core samples as marked by the geologist.
• Maintaining a clean working area and equipment.
• Moving core samples and recording data accurately.

Skills

Physical fitness

Ability to follow directions

Ability to record inventories

Education

Previous core cutting experience

Job description

Who Are We?

SSR Mining Inc. is a leading, free cash flow focused intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Turkey, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada.

SSR’s commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!

Job Description:

JOIN OUR TEAM: poised for growth and delivering excellence in all that we do.

We would love to have you join us and be part of the only gold producing facility in Saskatchewan. The Seabee Gold Operation is located about 500km northeast of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in the boreal forest. At SSR Mining, our vision is to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders through responsible mining. People and the environment are our most important resources, and we are committed to safeguarding them both now and for the future. We recognize the catalyst role our operations can play in local communities and commit to engaging with and investing in local communities and leaving a positive legacy. We do this by implementing the highest standards of sustainability, as well as the necessary plans, procedures, metrics, and targets to meet our commitments every single day.

Joining SSR Mining is being part of a diverse team committed to ensuring that safety comes first, an innovative mindset is encouraged, and collaboration is a constant.

At SSR Mining – Seabee Gold Operation we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we embrace, encourage and support workplace inclusion and diversity. New ideas, perspectives, experiences, and expertise make Seabee Gold Operation stronger. We are committed to building a diverse workforce reflecting the communities we operate in. Our vision is to create a culture where inclusion is the goal, and a diverse and representative workforce is our measure of success. Seabee Gold Operation is committed to providing an inclusive selection process, free from systemic barriers, support employment equity and encourage all members of underrepresented groups (i.e., women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of racialized groups/visible minorities) to voluntarily disclose. Seabee Gold Operation welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply.

SSR Mining – Seabee Gold Operation (SGO) is hiring for a Geotechnician.

About Your New Role:

Reporting to the Supervisor, Resource Development, the Geotechnician, will be responsible for cutting core as marked by the geologist, place the samples in bags, and mark them for submission to the respective assay laboratory.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a clean working area.

• Inspect equipment and inform senior employee if maintenance and/or new tools are required.

• Move core to and from the core shacks and cutting shacks (estimated 50-70 lbs per box).

• Cutting core samples as marked by the geologist.

• Placing the cut segments into labelled bags, respective of the sample tag number.

• Recording data on sample quantity per bag to be later entered into an excel database.

• Placing core boxes in tidy, organized stacks in the respective core yard.

• Creating and stapling core boxes with labels.

• Assist geologists with drill program related tasks outside the confines of camp, such as locating drill collars.

• Consignment of the cut sample bags for tracking and submission to laboratories.

• Keep inventory of consumables and report to supervisor when supplies are running low.

Your Knowledge and Skills:

• Physical fitness is a large portion of the job.

• Ability to pick up new tasks and techniques quickly.

• Ability to record sample inventories and consignments accurately on paper.

• Ability to follow directions and safety procedures.

• Valid Driver’s License is required.

• Ability to fill out daily 5-point safety cards.

• Ability to work in noisy, dusty environment with protective equipment worn.

• Ability to lift up to 70lbs and occasionally more with assistance of another employee.

Your Education and Experience:

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous core cutting experience is an asset.

About Our Working Conditions:

This position has a schedule of 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off at our remote camp which you will be required to fly in fly out with pick up points in Saskatoon, Prince Albert and La Ronge.

Our Stipulations:

This job posting complies with all Company standards, policies and procedures pertaining to appropriate conduct for employees, including the Code of Conduct. Our Respect in the Workplace policy, Safety, Health & Environment policies, and any other applicable standards, policies and procedures are implemented and or revised by the Company or by Legislation.

This job description is an outline of the key requirements and responsibilities for this role but is not to be considered an exhaustive list. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Drug (including marijuana) and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all positions. Applicants who have recently used marijuana recreationally may not pass a substance test as marijuana can remain in the user’s system for as many as 30 days after use.

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.