Geology Technician II

MTW Employment Services; Greenstone; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a Geological Technician to support RC drilling programs and assist with grade control at their Ontario site. This role involves ensuring safe operational practices while working on a rotational schedule. Candidates should have experience operating equipment safely and possess strong organizational skills.

Benefits

Company transportation from multiple pick-up locations

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial setting is an asset.
• Able to safely lift rock samples and shovel gravel.
• Full proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate collection of RC drilling samples.
• Assist with installation and monitoring of blast movement.
• Practice safe behaviours and report hazards.

Skills

Sampling procedures

Operational safety around heavy equipment

Strong organizational skills

Good communication skills

Job description

The Greenstone Mine commenced production in May 2024 and will be one of Canada’s largest open-pit gold mines, with annual production expected to average nearly 400,000 ounces of gold per year for an initial 14-year mine life with additional potential from a large underground deposit. Greenstone Gold Mines LP is owned by Equinox Gold Corp, a Vancouver-based mining company with seven other operating mines in the United States, Mexico and Brazil.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Geological Technician to join our team. Reporting to the Manager, Exploration and Geology, the Geological Technician is responsible for playing an important role in the implementation of RC drilling programs, assisting with grade control and other production activities while ensuring safe operational practices.

This position is based in Geraldton, Ontario, on a 14 on/ 14 off rotation.

Key Responsibilities

• Practice safe behaviours, report hazards, incidents, and unsafe situations.
• Ensure timely and accurate collection and submission of RC drilling and blast holes samples to the assay laboratory; liaise with the laboratory.
• Assist with installation and pick-up of blast movement monitors.
• Assist with delineation of ore/waste boundaries in the field.
• Assist with monitoring the material movement to the process plant and stockpiles pad.

Required Experience and Skill Set

• An understanding of sampling procedures and QA/QC is an asset.
• Able to safely operate a ½-ton pick-up truck.
• Able to safely lift rock samples and shovel gravel.
• Prior experience in an industrial setting is an asset.
• Experience working around heavy equipment safely is an asset.

Job Conditions

• Strong organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with track record of successfully working independently.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Full proficiency in English.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Willing to adapt and work in an inclusive work environment.
• Willing to perform repetitive tasks.
• This position is based in Geraldton, Ontario.

Greenstone Mine provides company transportation from multiple pick-up point locations.

Greenstone Gold Mines is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.