Mine Geologist - Underground

Catalyst Metals; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic mining company in Ontario is seeking an Underground Mine Geologist to oversee ore extraction and maximize recovery. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Geology and experience in underground mining. Proficiency in 3D geology software is essential. This role offers a permanent full-time position with an attractive salary package and health benefits.

Benefits

Private Health Cover for employees and their families

Short term incentives

Attractive salary package

Qualifications

• Current 'C' class drivers licence.
• Experience working within an underground mine is preferred (ideally gold).

Responsibilities

• Supervise ore extraction to maximise recovery.
• Conduct mapping, sampling, and core logging.
• Ensure accurate tracking of ore from mine to ROM.
• Monitor QA/QC of sampling and assaying processes.
• Provide daily production data/reporting.

Skills

Excellent time management

Interpersonal communication skills

Proficiency in 3D geology software

Personal drive

Ability to prioritize workload

Good communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science, majoring in Geology

Tools

SURPAC

Vulcan

Leapfrog

Job description

The Role

As an Underground Mine Geologist reporting to the Senior Mine Geologist, you will be responsible for collecting primary geological data and carrying out underground and surface activities such as face mapping, core logging, sampling, and QA/QC. Your work will support the planning and achievement of production targets through the safe, efficient, and cost-effective extraction and growth of the mineral reserve.

Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervision of ore extraction to minimise dilution and maximise recovery
• Production duties such as mapping, sampling, and core logging to guide underground development into an optimum position.
• Provide direction for each face of the underground development headings.
• Ensuring the accurate tracking of ore from the mine to ROM
• Provide accurate daily production data/reporting as required
• Monitor QA/QC of sampling and assaying processes
• Maintain high levels of communication between geological personnel, engineers, surveyors and operational personnel on site

This is an operations role not exploration.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Bachelor of Science, majoring in Geology
• Current "C" class drivers licence
• Experience working within an underground mine is preferred (ideally gold)
• Proficiency in 3D geology software such as SURPAC, Vulcan, Leapfrog
• Excellent time management and interpersonal communication skills
• Personal drive, an ability to prioritise workload, work autonomously and with a wide range of key stakeholders is essential
• Good communication skills.

This is your opportunity to be a part of a dynamic mining company, where you can utilise your skills and experience in making an impact in the future growth of the organisation.

Benefits & Perks

• A permanent full-time position.
• Attractive salary package.
• Private Health Cover for employees and their families.
• Short term incentives.

The Lifestyle

Are you looking for a permanent fly-in, fly-out gig offering long-term job security at one of Australia's leading gold producers? What about a family friendly roster that offers the perfect work/ life balance? If so, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Working a 8:6 roster, departing from Perth you'll fly directly to Plutonic arriving within 90mins of departure. Once onsite you are accommodated in a well-established camp that boasts a substantial gym, squash courts, multipurpose court, pool, modern ensuite rooms, just to list some of the facilities.