Geologist, Exploration (Core Logger)

Centerra Gold; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Centerra Gold as a Geologist in Exploration at Mount Milligan Mine. This role involves assessing geological data, managing drill rigs, and ensuring safety compliance. With a competitive salary and benefits, this is an opportunity for career growth in a leading mining company.

Benefits

Tax-free travel allowance

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or related field is essential.
• Experience with geological databases and GIS software is an asset.
• Valid Canadian Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Assess lithology, alteration, mineralization, and structure in drill core.
• Ensure accurate data entry into AcQuire and ArcPro databases.
• Manage up to two diamond drill rigs.

Skills

Data entry

Geological assessment

Safety commitment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geology

Registered G.I.T with EGBC

Tools

Leapfrog

ArcGIS

AcQuire

Job description

Join to apply for the Geologist, Exploration (Core Logger) role at Centerra Gold Inc.

• Become a valuable addition to Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine operations team
• Boost your career by joining an established organization
• Receive a competitive annual salary between $91,670 - $97,000

About Centerra Gold

Headquartered in Toronto, Centerra Gold (TSX : CG) is one of the leading North American gold and copper producers engaged in the operation, exploration, development, and acquisition in Asia, North America, and other markets worldwide.

Centerra’s vision is to build a team-based culture of excellence that responsibly delivers sustainable value and growth. We are committed to the safety, integrity, ethics, and fairness of our operations, promoting the highest standards of ethical business conduct of our employees, officers, and directors.

For more information, please see our website.

About Mount Milligan Mine

Located approximately 155 kilometres northwest of Prince George in central BC, the Mount Milligan Mine is a conventional truck-shovel open-pit copper and gold mine and concentrator with a 60,000 tpd capacity copper flotation processing plant.

Mount Milligan operates with comfortable camp accommodations equipped with private washrooms, TV, Wi-Fi, an onsite gym, and other recreational activities. Bus transportation to and from site is provided free of charge from several locations within the region.

Mount Milligan promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.

About The Opportunity

As a member of the Mount Milligan Exploration team, the Exploration Geologist will be responsible for assessing lithology, alteration, mineralization, and structure in drill core from a silica-saturated alkalic Cu-Au porphyry deposit and accurately entering this data into an acQuire database. They will utilize Leapfrog software to complete drill hole summaries and generate geological interpretations on paper cross sections. The Exploration geologist will also assist with managing up to two diamond drill rigs and completing field tasks including drill line ups, drill shutdowns, rig inspections, surface sampling, and collar staking and surveying. This is a 4-month Fixed-Term Contract with a schedule of 14 days on, 14 days off, 12-hour days.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Adhere to all mine safety regulations and site policies
• Assess lithology, alteration, mineralization, and structure in drill core
• Ensure accurate data entry into AcQuire and ArcPro databases
• Utilize Leapfrog Central and Leapfrog Geo for data visualization
• Manage up to two diamond drill rigs, ensuring safety and coordination
• Generate paper cross sections and write end of hole summaries
• Conduct systematic pXRF sampling of drill holes
• Perform fieldwork including flagging, collar surveys, sampling, and mapping
• Liaise with drill team daily
• Conduct site and workplace inspections
• Coordinate with Geological Technicians for core processing
• Participate in safety meetings
• Handle core logistics and organize pulp samples
• Maintain housekeeping in core and storage areas

About You

The following are essential for success in this role:

• Bachelor of Science in Geology or related field
• Registered G.I.T with EGBC
• Experience with geological databases, GIS, or modeling software (ArcGIS, MapInfo, Leapfrog, IoGas, AcQuire) is an asset
• Experience with porphyry deposits preferred
• Valid Canadian Driver’s License
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Capable of lifting core boxes up to 40 lbs
• Commitment to safety
• Pre-employment testing required

About The Benefits

As part of the Mount Milligan Mine team, you will enjoy a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications, along with benefits such as:

• Tax-free travel allowance
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

This is your opportunity to join an industry-leading global organization with room for career growth and personal development. If you meet the requirements, we encourage you to apply today!

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