Production Geologist

Orica Limited; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global mining services company is hiring a Production Geologist to support clients across the Americas. This role involves working closely with operations, approximately 50% travel, and focusing on new technology delivery in a collaborative team. The ideal candidate has a background in geology or related fields and a commitment to safety. A competitive salary, benefits, and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Benefits

Medical and Dental from first day

Life and Disability Insurance

Retirement Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Twelve holidays per year

Qualifications

• 2-5 years related work experience, preferably in open pit hard rock mining.
• Valid Driver's license (Class 5).
• Additional proficiency in Spanish and/or French is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review customer operations and assess Digital Solution needs.
• Coordinate technology project delivery hands-on.
• Integrate Digital Solutions on-site for customer needs.

Skills

Problem-solving and root cause analysis skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Hands-on experience with geological interpretation

Fluency in English

Education

Geology, Geological engineering, or Mining engineering background

Job description

Production Geologist

Company: Orica

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.

Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse team of more than 13,000 across the world. From the production and supply of explosives, blasting systems, mining chemicals and geotechnical monitoring to our cutting‑edge digital solutions and comprehensive range of services, we sustainably mobilize the earth’s resources.

About the role

Location: Flexible – Open to candidates across Canada (50% travelling)

Orica is excited to announce a career opportunity as a Production Geologist based in Canada, supporting clients across the Americas region. This role offers the chance to work closely with diverse operations throughout the region, with approximately 50% travel to various sites. The position follows a Monday–Friday schedule and provides opportunities for collaboration across multiple countries in the Americas.

Working in a tight‑knit, friendly, supportive, and hard‑working team, our Production Geologist will champion new site technology delivery related with blast movement, ore control best practices, polygon optimisation, and mine reconciliation. They will become subject matter experts who provide hands‑on project and process management support to our surface customers. This is an exciting, incredible career opportunity with a Global Market Leader, in which the successful candidate will be provided with relevant training, support and guidance to tackle all aspect the role.

Learn more about this exciting position:
Technologies this position will support are: OREPro™ suite of products:
https://www.orica.com/Products-Services/Digital-Solutions/orepro-3d

What you will be doing

• Scoping: Reviewing customer operations and assessing the correct Digital Solution to address the customer's needs.
• Project Managing: Hands‑on coordination of end‑to‑end technology project delivery.
• Implementing: On‑site integration of Digital Solutions for our customer needs.
• Communicating: With various personnel in a wide range of positions from Management to IT department.
• Training: Nurturing internal and external stakeholder to be effective users of Digital Technology by tailoring and delivering training packages for customers and teams:
• Developing: Contributing and having a definite say in product development.
• Supporting: Acting as a subject matter expert (SME), assisting with OREPro™ customer support, product stewardship and feedback for roadmap development.

What you will bring

• Above all, a commitment to our core value: safety is always the priority.
• Strong problem‑solving and root cause analysis skills across systems and software, with the ability to quickly identify and resolve critical issues.
• Proven experience delivering technical or product training to individuals or groups, both in‑person and remotely, while managing competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, coupled with a customer‑first mindset and the ability to stay effective in fast‑paced environments.
• Hands‑on experience with geological interpretation, grade control models, dig polygons, resource models, and mine reconciliation, ensuring accuracy and data quality.
• The ability to support pre‑sales activities, providing technical insights during demonstrations and balancing detail with customer engagement.
• Language – Fluency in English is required. Additional proficiency in Spanish and/or French is highly desirable.
• Geology, Geological engineering, or Mining engineering background.
• 2-5 years related work experience, preferably in an open pit hard rock mining environment.
• Valid Driver's license (Class 5).

How you shape and influence others

• Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility
• Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
• Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal & communication skills
• Self‑aware and open to feedback
• Work effectively across business unit
• High level decision making ability
• Able to manage multiple tasks within deadlines and work independently

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Compensation Range

• Between $84,000 and $117,600 / year
• Eligible for annual short‑term incentive plan

Benefits (Full Time Employees)

• Medical on the first day worked. Basic module paid by the employer.
• Dental on the first day worked. Basic module paid by the employer.
• Life, Disability and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Retirement / Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
• Holidays – twelve nationally and/or provincially recognized holidays per calendar year
• Paid Time Off

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

Orica is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where our people feel engaged, respected, and connected.

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica. Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process. All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of being made.