Geologist

Insight Global; Yukon; Hybrid; CAD 111,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive day rate

Fly-in and fly-out schedule

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is looking for a Senior Placer / Alluvial Geologist for a 6-month contract in Yukon, focusing on validating and modeling placer mining operations. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of placer gold experience and should be familiar with Yukon geological systems. Responsibilities include reviewing geological data, developing alluvial models, and providing technical support. This role offers a competitive day rate, with a fly-in and fly-out schedule. Remote modeling support is included.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of placer/alluvial gold experience is required.
• Direct experience in Yukon or similar northern placer systems is preferred.
• Strong understanding of geological impacts on deposit geometry.
• Registered P.Geo (Yukon eligibility preferred).

Responsibilities

• Review existing geological data and historical work.
• Develop a conceptual alluvial model of the claim block.
• Identify probable paleochannel trends and bench systems.
• Design a cost-effective drill or bulk sampling program.
• Interpret drill logs and build preliminary yardage/grade models.
• Provide strip depth and pit targeting recommendations.
• Deliver a practical, economically focused technical summary.

Skills

Placer/alluvial gold experience

Interpretation of drill data

Mining-oriented practical knowledge

Understanding of permafrost impacts

Experience advising on high-volume operations

Education

Registered P.Geo

Job description

Senior Placer / Alluvial Geologist – Consulting Engagement

Location: Yukon (Dawson District) Engagement: Contract / Consulting (Seasonal Field + Remote Modeling Support)

Compensation: Competitive Day Rate (Based on Experience)

6 Month Contract (Seasonal) + extensions following years- Fly in and Fly Out 4 Weeks On 2 Weeks Off

About the Project We are an expanding Yukon placer mining operation controlling multiple contiguous claims in the Dawson district. The operation is transitioning from validation-stage mining into scalable production with planned winter stripping and high-volume seasonal washing. We are seeking a senior placer geologist on a consulting basis to help validate ground, reduce stripping risk, and support disciplined expansion decisions.

Scope of Engagement

(Phase 1 – Validation & Modeling) The consultant will:

• Review existing geological data and historical work
• Develop a conceptual alluvial model of the claim block
• Identify probable paleochannel trends and bench systems
• Design a cost-effective drill or bulk sampling program
• Interpret drill logs and build preliminary yardage/grade models
• Provide strip depth and pit targeting recommendations
• Deliver a practical, economically focused technical summary

This engagement is focused on decision-making — not academic reporting.

• Targeting map(s) and conceptual channel interpretation
• Drill grid design with rationale
• Volume and grade sensitivity modeling
• Written technical memorandum with recommendations
• Ongoing advisory support during field execution (as required)

Required Experience

• Registered P.Geo (Yukon eligibility preferred)
• 7+ years placer/alluvial gold experience
• Direct experience in Yukon or similar northern placer systems
• Demonstrated experience interpreting drill data in fluvial systems
• Strong understanding of:
  • Permafrost impacts on deposit geometry
  • Field practical and mining-oriented
  • Comfortable working in active pits
  • Understands strip ratio economics
  • Has advised on operations exceeding 150 yd/hr
  • Experience scaling exploration into production

We are not seeking hard-rock exploration specialists.