Principal Geoscientist – Regional Projects

Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

RRSP with company match

Annual discretionary incentive award

Job summary

Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation is looking for a Principal Geoscientist – Regional Projects to join our team in Saskatoon. This full-time role involves leading exploration strategies for the McIlvenna Bay project, a significant copper development site. Candidates should have a background in geology and extensive experience in mineral exploration.

The role requires strong leadership skills, the ability to mentor junior staff, and a commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. A competitive salary range of $140,000 - $165,000/year is offered based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of industry experience in mineral exploration.
• Registered or ability to register with APEGS as a Professional Geoscientist.
• Strong knowledge of base metal/copper focused regional programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of the company’s regional exploration strategy.
• Oversee planning and development of exploration targets.
• Mentor and train junior geoscientists.

Skills

Leadership Capabilities

Exploration Methodologies

Mentoring Junior Staff

Data Synthesis

Mineral Exploration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related discipline

MSc or PhD in Economic Geology or Structural geology

Job description

Principal Geoscientist – Regional Projects –

Principal Geoscientist – Regional Projects – 2026-097

Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan | Foran (TSX:ELD) is seeking a Principal Geoscientist – Regional Projects to join our growing McIlvenna Bay team. This is a full-time position based at our Saskatoon regional office working Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30 pm with occasional field work in and around our McIlvenna Bay site.

Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan | Foran is advancing the McIlvenna Bay project, a cornerstone asset and one of the most significant copper development projects in Canada. With commercial production expected in mid-2026, this world‑class deposit contains copper, zinc, gold, and silver – key metals for the global transition to green energy. We are committed to sustainable development, environmental protection, and building strong communities. We believe in empowering our people, fostering a culture of growth, and creating opportunities for meaningful careers as we build the mines of the future.

The Principal Geoscientist – Regional Exploration is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the regional exploration strategy and managing the regional exploration team with a focus on discovery and project advancement. Reporting to and working in close collaboration with the Exploration Manager, this position provides high‑level technical oversight across multiple exploration projects throughout the project life cycle, fostering a culture of collaboration throughout the company and projects, mentoring team members, and aligning technical execution with corporate growth objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in and help lead in the development and execution of the company’s regional exploration strategy for Saskatchewan
• Oversee the planning, development and ranking of exploration targets to continuously advance the project pipeline from early‑stage anomalies to drill ready prospects
• Refine criteria for a range of deposit styles and collaborate to advance effectively through conventional (geophysical, geochemical and structural) and AI targeting methods
• Actively monitor regional competitor activities, stay abreast of staking and land availability and provide technical recommendations for the acquisition of new prospective exploration projects
• Apply advanced mineral systems analysis and modern exploration methodologies, particularly vectoring through covered terrains
• Leading through influence, develop a team of professional geoscientists by providing training, guidance, mentorship and foster collaboration across other departments, teams and projects
• Manage and coordinate the activities of team members, specialists and external consultants assigned to regional exploration programs
• Collaborate with Orebody Knowledge Study team to guide regional target characterization
• Travel to the project site as required to collaborate with and support operations team
• Prepare and support writing of technical reports, closure reports, presentations and exploration updates for management and regulatory filings
• Actively support, apply and champion corporate values alongside the company’s health, safety and environmental policies across all field and office activities
• Support a positive working relationship with First Nation communities, local stakeholders, land users and government agencies
• Help identify and mitigate operational risk associated with remote exploration activities

Job Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or related discipline; MSc or PhD in Economic Geology or Structural geology preferred
• Registered in good standing or the ability to register with APEGS as a Professional Geoscientist
• Minimum of 15 years of industry experience in mineral exploration including at least 10 years in base metal/copper focused regional programs (specifically VMS or magmatic systems)
• A proven track record of regional target generation that directly resulted in a significant base metal discovery or major resource expansion
• Extensive experience in project generation, project ranking, and working successfully within mineral systems obscured by cover
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with a passion for mentoring junior staff and the ability to synthesize complex data into clear corporate recommendations
• Strong knowledge of exploration methodologies and experience working in terrains under cover
• A deeply ingrained commitment to safety leadership and environmental stewardship

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $140,000 - $165,000/year based on experience and qualifications. Annual discretionary short term incentive award at a percentage of base salary, rewarding exceptional contributions to team and company success.

• Employer paid health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• RRSP with company match

Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce as we move into our next phase of growth. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to self‑declare when submitting applications and resumes. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, you must be legally able to work in Canada.

The McIlvenna Bay Project site is a drug and alcohol‑free workplace. Due to the safety‑sensitive nature of this position and the remote work environment, candidates must successfully complete a pre‑employment medical assessment, which includes drug and alcohol testing, as a condition of employment.

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