Junior Geologist, Exploration

NexGen Energy Ltd.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A resource exploration company seeks a Junior Geologist to contribute to drill programs focused on uranium discovery. Based in Saskatoon, the role involves supervising geological work and interpreting data. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s in Geology and experience with geological software. This position includes regular field rotations, emphasizing safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology is required.
• Experience in mineral exploration preferred.
• Strong understanding of geological software and databases.

Responsibilities

• Engage in and supervise geological work including core logging and sample collection.
• Interpret geological data and develop geological models.
• Plan drill hole locations effectively.

Skills

Communication

Team Effectiveness

Work Management

Analytical/Critical Thinking

Functional & Technical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology

Tools

Leapfrog

ArcGIS

Geosoft

acQuire

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Senior Geologist and Exploration Manager, the Junior Geologist will contribute to drill programs across NexGen’s land claims with the objective of economic uranium discovery. The incumbent will participate and contribute as part of a multi-disciplinary team to plan and execute drill program(s) with a strong focus on health and safety.

Location

This position will be based in the Saskatoon office along with a regular rotation to the Project site during drilling campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage in and supervise geological work including core logging, sample collection, and QA/QC to ensure exploration best practices.
• Interpretation and reporting of geological data, developing geological models, and working with the Exploration Team to advance project understanding.
• Planning drill hole locations and to effectively test targets as directed.
• Completing required weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
• Complete field work to ensure drill programs are conducted to high standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology is required.
• Experience in mineral exploration preferred.
• Strong understanding of geological software and databases (Leapfrog, ArcGIS, Geosoft, acQuire).
• Fluent computer skills and proficient in MS Office applications, (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with experience in working with a broad range of people.
• Comfortable working field rotations to support drill programs in remote locations.
• Proven commitment to workplace safety and demonstrates safety leadership.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License.

Core Competencies

• Communication - Communicates with impact to inform, enroll, coach and inspire. Effectively builds rapport and appropriately delivers information in a timely, well organized, thoughtful and engaging manner so it is understood using speech or in writing. Communicates in an open, candid and consistent manner.
• Team Effectiveness - Works collaboratively across functional teams that embraces unique talents and diverse perspectives to achieve common goals. Actively participates as a prepared team member, demonstrating flexibility and respect for different workstyles. Pro-active approach to building relationships.
• Work Management - Plans, manages, and follows through to ensure the flow and timely completion of activities that deliver successful work results. Maintains quality and safety standards to ensure work is completed according to standards. Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.
• Personal Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and outcomes. Maintains effective work behavior in the face of setbacks or pressure; remains calm, stable, and in control of emotions; and demonstrates resilience in the face of adversity.
• Analytical/Critical Thinking - Identifies underlying issues in complex situations. Able to easily explain complex ideas. Provides clear and useful explanations. Provides information required to make effective decisions in line with company objectives. Builds a logical approach to problem solving and anticipates possible consequences of decisions. Uses creative, conceptual, and/or inductive reasoning.
• Functional & Technical Skills - Applies specialized knowledge in own area of expertise and openly shares information, knowledge and expertise with others.