Exploration Geologist

SSR Mining Inc.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SSR Mining Inc. in Canada seeks an Exploration Geologist to contribute to Au-Cu exploration programs. You will assist with planning, field mapping, logging core, data entry, and reporting while upholding SSR’s safety standards.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelors in Geology and 3–5 years in exploration, strong English communication, GIS skills (Leapfrog, ArcPRO, ioGAS), and willingness to work in remote camps on a 14x14 FIFO rotation out of Saskatoon.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology.
• 3–5 years’ exploration experience.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel and work in camps.

Responsibilities

• Support drilling programs and field activities.
• Conduct geological field mapping and logging of drill core.
• Interpret assay results and prepare reports.
• Maintain QA/QC in field sampling and drilling.
• Create maps and maintain GIS database.

Skills

Geology fieldwork

Team collaboration

English communication

Safety mindset

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Geology

Tools

Leapfrog

ArcPRO

ioGAS

Job description

Who Are We?

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

Who Are We?

SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, 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

Reporting to the Manager, Canada Exploration, the Exploration Geologist is part of SSR’s Au-Cu exploration programs and collaborates with other departments of the company. The exploration geologist plays an important role in terms of planning, follow-up, target generation, logging and sampling, mapping, interpretation of the models, compliance with SSR’s best practices (including highest HSEC standards), QA/QC, and reporting.

The Day-to-Day

• Help implement drilling programs and work with technicians
• Ensure and plan field activities in a safe manner
• Conduct geological field mapping as required
• Conduct geological and geotechnical logging of drill core
• Interpret assay results and produce a report
• Assist and participate in weekly and monthly safety meetings/presentations,
• Implement procedures for exploration department
• Verify that the QA/QC is properly respected in the field sampling and drilling processes,
• Examine the exploration activities to ensure that they're safe,
• Create and update maps using ESRI ArcPRO software and maintain a GIS database.
• Completion and filing of Assessment reports
• Participate in targeting exercises in support of exploration in prospective areas.
• Use GPS navigation to locate and mark sampling and data points while hiking in the field carrying sampling equipment and sample
• Enter logging/assay information in Leapfrog in support of geologic model generation

Work Schedule: This position has a varied schedule. During active drilling and field programs, a 14x14 rotation based out of our remote exploration camps. You will be required to fly in fly out of Saskatoon. During off seasons, a Monday to Friday schedule is in effect.

Is This You?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in exploration
• Strong commitment to safety
• Strong ability to effectively communicate in English (oral and written)
• Experience working in a multicultural environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Physical capability and skills for field work, including camping
• Travel extensively during field season
• Travel internationally when required
• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office software, especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint
• Software expertise in Leapfrog, ArcPRO, ioGAS is an asset

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