Geologist-In-Training, Mine Engineering

Taseko Mines Limited; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Geologist in Training to join their Mine Engineering team. This role involves maintaining safety standards, supporting mine operations, and engaging in geological mapping and logging. The company is known for its commitment to sustainable practices and offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth. As a part of a leading copper producer, you will contribute to significant projects and initiatives that shape the future of mining in British Columbia. If you are passionate about geology and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health and Insurance benefit program

Retirement Savings Plan

Competitive salary

Vacation packages

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license required.
• Geological experience in mapping and logging is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the Mine Engineering group and conduct daily Ore control checks.
• Engage in project geology and support grade control initiatives.

Skills

Geological mapping

Ore control

Safety leadership

Drone operation

Core logging

Education

Degree in Geology/Geological Engineering

Eligible to register as a GIT or PGeo

Tools

Microsoft Office

Mineplan

Leapfrog Geo

Wenco

Job description

Position: Geologist in Training, Mine Engineering

Company: Gibraltar Mines Limited

Location: McLeese Lake, BC

Reporting Relationship: Chief Geologist, Mine Engineering

Salary Range: $92,100 to $115,200

Website: https://www.tasekomines.com

Company Background and Culture

With headquarters in Vancouver, Canada, Taseko Mines Limited is a leading North American copper producer across a range of key dimensions: operational efficiency; low energy and GHG intensity, environmentally sound, socially responsible development; healthy and safe workplaces and communities.

The Company’s foundational asset is the long-life, low-cost Gibraltar copper mine in south-central British Columbia, for which it has won numerous environmental and safety awards for operational excellence. Gibraltar is a state-of-the-art facility and the second largest open pit copper mine in Canada, with a 700+ person workforce. Gibraltar produces an average of 130 million pounds of copper and 2.5 million pounds of molybdenum each year, with mineral reserves sufficient for more than 20 years of future operations.

Taseko is also advancing the Florence Copper Project in Arizona – a near-term copper producer with an unparalleled energy, water and GHG profile per unit of production. Florence Copper is a unique ‘in-situ copper recovery’ project which, once operating, will significantly increase Taseko’s copper production. Once fully operational, the project will have a production capacity of 85 million pounds of copper per year over a 20-year mine life.

The Yellowhead Project is a large, long-life copper project that Taseko added to its development portfolio in 2019. Located 150km north of Kamloops in the Thompson-Nicola region of BC, the Yellowhead deposit is similar to the Gibraltar deposit in size and grade. The Company is currently preparing to initiate the provincial and federal Environmental Assessment process for Yellowhead, while advancing technical and other work required to move the project towards production.

Taseko’s strategy is to sustainably and profitably grow the company through developing our pipeline of high-quality advanced-stage mineral assets. We are looking for qualified applicants who are interested in joining our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously develop safety skills and habits to keep safe.
• Strong commitment to safety leadership.
• Work with and provide support to the Mine Engineering group which may include rotating roles.
• Mine Geology and Ore control:
  • Complete daily Ore control field checks and clearly communicate detailed blend plan to mine and mill departments.
  • Pit wall mapping
  • Drone operation and data processing.
• Project Geology
  • Support ongoing Grade control improvement initiatives.
  • Support mine to mill projects and initiatives.
  • Core logging, chip logging

Professional Experience / Qualifications

• Possess and maintain a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Geological experience mapping and logging of porphyry or similar deposit types would be an asset.
• Open pit mine experience is an asset.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Mineplan, Leapfrog Geo and Wenco would be an asset.

Education

• Degree or similar education in Geology/Geological Engineering.
• Eligible to register as a GIT or PGeo. with Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia.

The Community

• Williams Lake has a population of approximately 12,000 but services nearly 25,000 as it is a central hub for many outlying smaller communities.
• Adult recreational leagues for many popular sports including hockey, soccer, and softball.
• A fantastic trail network for mountain biking, walking, and hiking.
• Dozens of nearby lakes for fishing, paddling, and camping opportunities.
• Close by cross country and downhill skiing venues.

Compensation

At Taseko, we pride ourselves in offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development, education, and succession plan programs. In addition, our compensation benefit package includes competitive salaries and vacation packages, Health and Insurance benefit program, and Retirement Savings Plan.