Exploration Geologist

SSR Mining Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SSR Mining Inc. is seeking an Exploration Geologist to join its Au-Cu exploration programs. You will plan field activities, map, log drill cores, interpret assays, and support QA/QC in the field while upholding SSR’s safety standards.

The role involves flying to field camps, coordinating with technicians, and contributing to target generation and reporting as part of a committed, safety-focused team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology.
• 3–5 years of exploration experience.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Excellent English communication (oral and written).
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Help implement drilling programs and coordinate with technicians.
• Plan field activities in a safe manner and conduct field mapping.
• Log drill core and interpret assay results for reporting.
• Participate in safety meetings and QA/QC in field sampling.
• Create and update maps using GIS tools; file assessment reports.
• Support targeting exercises and enter logging/assay data in Leapfrog.

Skills

Safety mindset

English communication

Team collaboration

Field work

GIS data handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Tools

Leapfrog

ArcPRO

ioGAS

MS Office

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. 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.

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 environmentExcellent 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.

SSR Mining Inc. is a leading, free cash flow focused 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!