Principal Resource Geologist

Evolution Mining; Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Resource Geologist to lead resource estimation efforts at the Red Lake Operations. This role is pivotal in ensuring excellence in resource estimation and will involve mentoring professionals, managing risks, and collaborating on geological projects. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background in geoscience and significant experience in resource estimation and production geology. Join a company that values safety, community, and continuous improvement, and make a meaningful impact in a stunning natural environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in resource estimation and production geology.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities in geological projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver resource estimation functions across Red Lake Operations.
• Support and mentor mineral resource estimation professionals.

Skills

Geoscience

Resource Estimation

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership Skills

Grade Control Practices

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Geoscience

MSc in Geoscience

Postgraduate studies in Geostatistics

Tools

JORC Code

Job description

The purpose of the Principal Resource Geologist is to ensure Resource Estimation function across Red Lake Operations with a focus on excellence and continuous improvement. The role forms a key part of the geology function and will ensure seamless interaction between Exploration, Resource and Reserve Definition and Mine Planning functions.

Schedule: 5 days on / 2 days off / 4 days on / 3 days off – 9.5 hour shifts

We offer competitive salaries, bonus structures and future growth.

About us

Evolution Mining is a premier global gold company, operating five wholly owned mines across Australia and Ontario, Canada. We are committed to supporting the communities in which we operate, with local applicants encouraged to apply.

The safety, health and wellbeing of our people and the communities in which we operate are of paramount importance to us. We believe that every injury is preventable, and we are committed to providing a healthy and safe workplace.

About the Operation

Our Red Lake Operation is located in an area known for its natural beauty and abundant wildlife. It spans 42,000 hectares and has produced over 29 million ounces of gold since 1949.

About the role

The Principal Geologist will support and mentor Mineral Resource estimation professionals at Red Lake. The role ensures resource estimation risks are identified and managed, undertaking Mineral Resource and Grade Control modelling and estimation, and collaborating on operational geological projects.

Key result areas in this role include:

1. Delivery to the Resource Estimation function across Red Lake Operations.
2. Support and mentor Mineral Resource estimation professionals.
3. Undertake Mineral Resource and Grade Control modelling and estimation.
4. Collaborate on operational geological projects.

About You

As a Principal Resource Geologist, you will have a Bachelor's Degree or MSc in Geoscience, with preference for postgraduate studies in Geostatistics. It is also important that you possess:

1. Demonstrated relevant experience in a senior resource estimation role.
2. Broad experience in production geology, mineral resource estimation for mine planning, and grade control practices.
3. Experience in advanced-stage exploration projects and geoscience contribution to major capital project development.
4. Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.
5. Training, coaching, and mentoring experience.
6. Experience in the development of Mineral Resource reporting systems and a good understanding of JORC code.
7. Previous experience leading resource geologists in a similar mining operation.
8. Ability to drive excellence and support collaboration across multiple sites.

We thank you for taking the time to submit your application. For more information, you can contact [e-mail].

External candidates can apply online by visiting careers.evolutionmining.com.au. Internal candidates must apply through ERROLL under internal vacancies and inform your supervisor.

As an equal opportunity employer, Evolution is committed to diversity, inclusion, 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.