Resource Definition Geologist

Fortescue Metals Group; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a full-time RC Rig Geologist to join the Resource Definition team in Southwestern Ontario, Canada. In this hands-on role, you will analyze geological data and supervise RC drilling operations. The ideal candidate has a degree in Geoscience, leadership skills, and proficiency with tools like Arc GIS. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to exploration and development projects within a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a full C class, manual drivers licence.
• Ability to operate and maintain a 4WD vehicle.
• Provide First Aid expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and be a role model for safety.
• Supervise RC drill rig operations daily.
• Conduct high quality geological logging.

Skills

Leadership in safety

Geological data management

Fieldwork supervision

Education

Tertiary degree in Geoscience

Tools

Arc GIS

Leapfrog

Vulcan

Job description

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Work Location:Various operational Pilbara sites

Roster: 8D/6R FIFO ex Perth

Fortescue is seeking a full-time RC Rig Geologist to join the Resource Definition team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build on their existing skill sets and expand their operational knowledge in a dynamic, hands‑on environment. As part of the team, you will play a key role in analysing geological data and supporting resource definition efforts, contributing directly to exploration and development projects. If you're passionate about geology and looking to grow your career in the mining industry, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and be a role model for safety
• Daily supervision of RC drill rig
• High quality stratigraphy, downhole gamma, and texture logging of RC chips
• Assay and geological data management, internal QAQC, data collection/validation
• Ensuring high sample quality on the rigs
• Rationalisation and progression of near mine exploration targets

Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary degree in Geoscience
• Full C class, manual drivers licence
• Operate and maintain a 4WD
• Exposure to Arc GIS, Leapfrog, Vulcan
• Provide First Aid

About Us

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Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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