Geological Technician

McEwen Inc.; Black River-Matheson Township; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Ontario is seeking a Geological Technician to manage ore control and report on underground geological data. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Geology and demonstrate safety knowledge along with strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment focused on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Legal to work within Canada.
• 3 years of mining or mine related work experience would be an asset.
• Underground Common Core accreditation is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of a grade control plan.
• Collect geological data and perform routine reporting.
• Maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in MSOffice Suite

Ability to work in a team

Good safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geology

Tools

AutoCAD

Datamine

Leapfrog

Job description

Overview

Direct message the job poster from McEwen Inc.

McEwen Mining Inc. has four producing mines, located in Nevada, Ontario, Mexico, and Argentina, and also has exposure to copper through its subsidiary McEwen Copper, owner of the large Los Azules copper deposit in Argentina. Our goal is to further develop into a strong and profitable gold and silver producer, focused on the Americas. In order to do that, we need great talent. McEwen Mining currently has an opening at our Fox Complex Sites for a :

Reporting to the Senior Geologist, the Geological Technician is responsible for managing ore control for the Geology department by safely and efficiently collecting, compiling, and reporting on underground geological data, working according to set standards, processes, procedures, and plans. They must be a committed team player with a strong knowledge and dedication to safety, production methods and equipment care. Other duties will be assigned as per operational needs.

The list of duties and responsibilities below is not exclusive or exhaustive, and the employee will be required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the position. All employees are required to be professional, cooperative, and flexible in line with the requirements of the position.

Operational / Technical Execution

• Assist with the implementation and adherence to a grade control plan for the processing of ore body.
• Assist with data collection, geological modelling, and resource estimations.
• Map underground development and track ore movement.
• Track and report on ore grades.
• Log drill core as required.
• Work cooperatively with other departments according to mine production plans.
• Perform other non-core duties as requested by Senior Production Geologist

General Administration and Controls

• Perform routine reporting and administrative duties as required.
• Take part in staff meetings as required.
• Maintain full responsibility for complying with all Health Safety and Environment (HSE) and regulatory aspects relating to activities carried out in line with the requirements of this position.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Use skills, knowledge, and experience in the field to contribute towards continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Skills Requirement

• Legal to work within Canada.
• Valid driver’s license
• Good safety knowledge.
• The ability to recognize and respond to hazards.
• Attention to detail and the ability to problem-solve under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and presentation skills.
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of departments / roles within all levels of the organization.
• The ability to work positively with a team of professional and technical people in a changing, creative, and energetic environment.
• Must be physically fit and capable of performing physical labour such as lifting.
• Proficiency in MSOffice Suite.
• Working knowledge in computer systems related to this role would be considered an asset (AutoCAD, Amine, Datamine, Leapfrog, and Deswik)
• 3 years of mining or mine related work experience would be an asset.
• A Bachelor of Science in Geology / Geoscience / Earth science or related degree / diploma is required.
• Underground Common Core accreditation is considered an asset.
• Past underground experience will be heavily valued.

Diversity and Inclusion

McEwen is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our communities, in which we live and work.

How to apply

To apply for this position please email your resume to :

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To find out more information about McEwen mining please visit us at : www.McEwenmining.com

McEwen thanks all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries: Mining

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