Lead Exploration Geologist – Uranium Projects

Denison Mines Corp.; Town of Athabasca; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Denison Mines Corp. is seeking a Project Geologist - Exploration to support its uranium exploration portfolio across the Athabasca Basin. The role is full-time, based in Saskatoon with travel to sites, combining office work and field seasons.

You will plan exploration programs, lead drill targeting, mentor geologists, and ensure data integrity and reporting within tight timelines. Strong GIS and geologic modelling skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology from a recognized institution.
• 5+ years of mineral exploration experience; uranium in Athabasca Basin is an asset.
• Registration as a Professional Geologist in Canada (P.Geo) is required.
• Strong knowledge of unconformity-related uranium deposits, geology, and geophysics.
• Experience creating geological maps and cross-sections from subsurface data.
• Proficiency with GIS and 3D modelling tools (e.g., Leapfrog).
• Experience in project management, budgeting, and coordinating technical work.
• Ability to work independently in remote locations for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute exploration programs in the Athabasca Basin.
• Coordinate projects with internal groups, ensuring safety, timeliness, and budget compliance.
• Generate drill targets and plan drilling, collecting high-quality geological data.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to geologists and field technicians.
• Maintain community relations in project areas.
• Prepare planning, execution, and evaluation reports on schedule.
• Store geoscientific data securely and accessibly.
• Coordinate drill pad setups, rig moves, and related field activities.
• Develop geological interpretations with the team and support exploration decisions.
• Compile data to back ongoing and upcoming exploration efforts.

Skills

Geology knowledge

GIS proficiency

Independent work

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology

Professional Geologist registration (P.Geo)

Tools

Leapfrog

GIS software

Job description

Denison Mines Corp. is seeking a Project Geologist - Exploration to support its uranium exploration portfolio across the Athabasca Basin. The role is full-time, based in Saskatoon with travel to sites, combining office work and field seasons.

You will plan exploration programs, lead drill targeting, mentor geologists, and ensure data integrity and reporting within tight timelines. Strong GIS and geologic modelling skills are essential.