Projects Geologist

Ontario Society of Professional Engineers; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cameco is seeking a seasoned geologist to lead exploration drill programs in northern Saskatchewan and oversee cost-effective greenfields and brownfields work, integrating field and office activities to advance discoveries within the long-term exploration framework.

You will supervise staff and contractors, develop geological models, communicate results to management and partners, and foster a strong SHEQ culture through Cameco's standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geology or related discipline.
• Eligible for registration with APEGS.
• Minimum seven years of mineral exploration experience in hydrothermal systems.
• Ability to work in remote locations.
• Digital literacy with ArcGIS Pro, Leapfrog, Acquire and MS Office.
• Valid class 5 drivers' license.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Willingness to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of exploration drill programs in northern Saskatchewan.
• Plan and execute cost-effective greenfields/brownfields exploration programs.
• Lead a collaborative project team toward discovery and develop execution plans.
• Ensure technical accuracy and align with management guidelines.
• Supervise staff and contractors, mentoring junior personnel.
• Analyze drilling results to develop geologic interpretations and models.
• Communicate results to management and joint venture partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Remote locations experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in geology

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Leapfrog

Acquire

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cameco's Exploration team is seeking enthusiastic geologists to lead and support its activities on greenfields and brownfields projects in order to achieve discoveries under its long-term exploration framework.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the execution of exploration drill programs in northern Saskatchewan in search for the next world-class uranium deposit.
• Be responsible for the planning and execution of cost-effective greenfields/brownfields exploration programs, both in an office and field environment.
• Lead a collaborative project team towards discovery through the identification and ranking of exploration targets on assigned projects, and development of project execution plans to assess areas with strong exploration potential.
• Be accountable for the quality of the technical accuracy and execution of exploration projects, while incorporating guidelines from exploration management and other technical experts within the department, moving toward the discovery of economic deposits.
• Supervise project staff and contractors, providing coaching and mentorship to junior personnel in making critical observations and interpretations that lead to collaborative targeting decisions.
• Analyze the results of drilling and other geological information to develop geologic interpretations and models, perform geoscientific compilation work, and write technical reports.
• Develop a comprehensive knowledge of the project(s) managed and its broader regional geology.
• Effectively communicate technical results to variety of audiences (i.e. Exploration management, Joint Venture partners).
• Be committed to developing a strong safety and environment culture, promoting it through Cameco's safety, health, environment, and quality (SHEQ) management systems.

Required:

• bachelor's degree in geology or related discipline;
• eligible for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS);
• minimum seven years of relevant work in mineral exploration of hydrothermal systems;
• ability to work in remote locations;
• digital literacy with various office and geological software programs (i.e. ArcGIS Pro, Leapfrog, Acquire, Microsoft Office);
• valid class 5 drivers' license;
• excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills; and
• willingness to work in a team environment.

Recommended:

• First Aid, ATV, watercraft, and/or snowmobile training;
• GIS and 3D geological modelling proficiency;
• Graduate degree in geology; and
• Previous uranium exploration or mining experience.

Conditions of Employment:

• pre-employment substance test.

Cameco is proud to offer a competitive total reward package which includes:

• competitive compensation program with base and variable pay;
• flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan with a health spending and personal spending account;
• fixed benefits including employee and dependant life, AD&D, disability benefits and paid vacation leave;
• employee & family assistance programs;
• RRSP and RPP matching program;
• career development opportunities; and
• relocation assistance.

Cameco is an employment equity employer and aims to achieve gender parity, and as such, preference will be given to qualified members of equity groups. We are strengthened by the diverse backgrounds of experiences and encourage applicants with various levels of expertise to apply, as equivalent combination of education and work experience are considered.