Project Geologist

Silver-Lake-Resources; White River Township; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Silver-Lake-Resources is seeking a Senior Exploration Geologist to lead exploration activities at our Ontario project. You will supervise the exploration team, coordinate tasking, ensure reporting, and mentor field staff.

Responsibilities include target generation, logistical planning, budget input, regulatory support, and maintaining confidentiality while driving project results. A formal geology qualification and 2+ years in exploration are required, with strong office software skills and a

Qualifications

• Formal degree in geology or equivalent.
• At least 2 years in an exploration geology role.
• Exposure to exploration techniques and reporting standards.
• Proficient in exploration software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Supervise exploration team and allocate tasks.
• Ensure exploration work follows industry standards and logs.
• Provide timely reporting of activities and maintain confidentiality.
• Support regulatory documentation and project planning.

Skills

Geology supervision

Team leadership

Communication

Planning

Education

Geology degree

Tools

Exploration software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Safety / Environment

• Ensure the safety and safe work practices of all employees and contractors on the project exploration team.
• Understand and familiarise oneself with site Emergency evacuation procedures
• Abide by and proactively comply with Company policies, procedures, guidelines and systems, as well as all relevant legislation

Company / Leadership

• Display conduct which is aligned with company Core Values, Policies and Procedures
• Lead by example and actively participate to achieve department and company goals and objectives
• Provide mentoring, guidance and leadership to Exploration Geologists and Field staff within the team
• Act as the Senior Exploration Geologist in their absence by directing and providing leadership to the team

Behaviour / Attitude

• Support and follow all lawful instructions/directives from your Supervisor
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and take responsibility for own conduct and behaviour in the workplace

Knowledge / Skills / Duties

• Provide supervision of the exploration team encompassing, division of tasks, regular communication, and feedback, and assisting in the exploration geologist’s professional development.
• Ensure all aspects of exploration geology are carried out to current industry standards for the project, encompassing:
  • Target generation
  • Logistical planning
  • Budget inputs and maintenance
  • Supervise exploration work programmes
  • Geological documentation (including table 1 of 2014 JORC code)
  • Assist with regulatory documentation (e., Permitting, Annual Reports, and Assessments).
• Provide technical guidance to the geological team based at the exploration project.
• Provide requested input to overall company exploration plans
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of exploration activities
• Provide project leadership and maintain SLR confidentiality

Teamwork

• Communicate and promote effective cross functional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Work as part of a small team and actively contribute

Planning & Organisation

• Prioritise and complete tasks accurately as to specifications as assigned by your Supervisor within required timeframes
• Be punctual to work and all required site meetings

Set tasks for Exploration Geologists, providing clear timeframes and expectations

Experience, Qualifications/Statutory Certifications and essential skills required

Formal qualifications in Geology

At least 2 years’ experience in an exploration geology role

Some exposure to exploration and various exploration techniques

Working knowledge of exploration software

Advanced Microsoft Office Suite use

Valid G-Class driver’s license