Geologist

Newmont Mining Corporation; Dease Lake; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Geologist to join their team at the Red Chris Mine. This role involves supporting safe geological practices and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational excellence. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the company fosters a supportive environment where every member can thrive. Employees enjoy competitive salaries, career development opportunities, and a workplace that prioritizes health and safety. If you are passionate about geology and eager to make a positive impact in the mining industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Retirement Savings Matching

Transportation Allowance

PPE Allowance

Career Development Opportunities

Recreational Facilities

On-site Counseling

Nutritious Meals

Gym with Fitness Classes

Reliable Wi-Fi

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geology or geological engineering required.
• Registered with EGBC as Professional Geologist (P. Geo) or ability to obtain.
• Strong analytical and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Support geological and grade control practices through training and analysis.
• Develop daily feed plans and conduct chip logging campaigns.
• Research and analyze geological data for modeling and grade control.

Skills

Geological Modeling

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Leadership

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Geology

Diploma in Geological Engineering

Tools

MineSight

Ore Pro 3D

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Workplace Type:Onsite

About Newmont

At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

About Red Chris

Our Red Chris Mine, located in the heart of Northern British Columbia on the traditional territory of the Tahltan Nation. A short distance from Iskut and Dease Lake, Our fly-in, fly-out site offers access from various points across British Columbia and Alberta. Red Chris currently operates as an open-pit copper and gold mine with a promising future to transition to a high-value underground block cave operation. To learn more about the Red Chris Block Cave project, visit our Virtual Open House

At Red Chris, we prioritize the health, safety, and comfort of our team. Our accommodations include reliable Wi-Fi, nutritious meals, recreational facilities, a well-equipped gym with fitness classes, and access to on-site counselling. We offer competitive salaries, retirement savings matching, transportation and PPE allowances, and opportunities for career development. Our workplace is drug- and alcohol-free, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member is empowered to take initiative, care for one another, and contribute to our collective success.

Purpose

The purpose of this role is to support safe and effective geological and grade control practices through hands-on training, technical analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The role actively contributes to a culture of safety, continuous learning, and operational excellence, in alignment with Newcrest’s values and standards

Essential Duties

• Contribute to the development of policies and procedures with respect to geographical modeling and grade control
• Populate databases and review data for production and reconciliation purposes
• Support Production Geology team by developing daily feed plans and carry out chip logging campaigns
• Support daily grade control activities by modelling blast movement and producing ore markup maps.
• Research and analyze data and issues with respect to geological modeling and grade control
• Data input tracking and reporting of daily production ore movement

Training & Experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree/diploma in geology or geological engineering.
• Is registered with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) as Professional Geologist (P. Geo) , or the ability to do so.
• Advanced computer & geology modelling software (I.e. MineSight, Ore Pro 3D Excel, Powerpoint, Access, etc)
• Strong communication, leadership, planning, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to record and maintain daily records

Desirable

• Experience with grade control and production monitoring with porphyry style deposits an asset
• Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures
• Ability to effectively prioritize job dutie

At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion we are dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment.

We believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together. Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. If you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply – we’d love to hear from you!