Resource Geologist

Discovery Silver Corp; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A North American Precious Metals Company is seeking a Resource Geologist to join their team in Toronto or Timmins. This role involves developing and maintaining geological models, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and collaborating with various teams to enhance resource estimation. Candidates should possess an Honours Bachelor of Science in Geology, an Ontario Professional Geologist designation, and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. A competitive compensation package between CAD 120,000 to CAD 155,000 is offered.

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in resource geology and estimation.
• Wide-ranging knowledge in resource estimation methods and geological modeling.
• Practical knowledge in drilling, sampling, and assaying methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality mineral resource models.
• Ensure timely delivery of mineral models to meet guidelines.
• Enhance technical applications related to resource estimation.

Skills

Resource estimation methods

3D geological modeling

Geostatistical skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Honours Bachelor of Science (Geology)

Ontario Professional Geologist designation

Tools

Vulcan

Leapfrog

Datamine

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join Our Growing Team!

Discovery Silver Corp. has an exciting opportunity for a Resource Geologist

A growing North America Precious Metals Company, Discovery is committed to combining high-quality gold producing assets in Canada with the world’s largest undeveloped silver deposit in Mexico.

Discovery has an experienced team, dedicated to being a highly profitable producer of gold and silver that generates superior returns, delivers substantial social‑economic benefits and meets the highest environmental standards.

Position:

Reporting directly to the Director of Mineral Resources, the Resource Geologist will play a key role in the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of geological and resource block models for the Porcupine operations. This position requires close collaboration with both the geology and technical services teams to effectively support short‑ and long‑term objectives. A strong commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain high-quality mineral resource models, as well as geological, structural, and mineralization models to support effective mine planning;
• Ensure on‑schedule delivery of mineral and geological resource models to meet company guidelines;
• Enhance the technical applications related to resource estimation, including testing and implementing new methodologies to improve model accuracy and reconciliation;
• Communicate model updates, findings, and recommendations clearly to management and key stakeholders;
• Monitor geological data and databases to ensure adherence to rigorous QA/QC standards;
• Participate in monthly reconciliation processes and contribute to regular reporting activities;
• Collaborate closely with geology, technical services, and resource geology teams to align resource modeling with mine planning and development strategies;
• Provide input and guidance for exploration and definition drilling programs;
• Deliver technical support on geological matters, including the preparation of detailed reports and presentations; and
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as required by the Director of Mineral Resources to support departmental and organizational goals.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Honours Bachelor of Science (Geology) degree or higher;
• Must hold an Ontario Professional Geologist designation;
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in resource geology and estimation, mining geology and/or mineral exploration;
• Wide‑ranging knowledge in resource estimation methods, 3D geological modeling and domaining, as well as geostatistical skills;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills. Innovative and a proven ability to work with others;
• Demonstrated knowledge in 3D modelling, database, and other relevant mining software packages (e.g. Vulcan, Leapfrog, Datamine, Excel);
• Practical knowledge and experience in drilling, sampling and assaying methods as well as QAQC procedures;
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite;
• Ability to demonstrate strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; and
• Industry‑standard training in First‑Aid, WHIMIS, an asset.

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive total compensation package including:

• Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability, Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts, Virtual Care and Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Company contributions and matching into a Defined Contribution Pension Plan; and
• Annual total compensation of CAD$120,000 to CAD$155,000 (including annual bonus eligibility).

Workplace Conditions:

• Position based in either Toronto or Timmins, Ontario; with occasional travel (Timmins and abroad); and
• Attention to work issues in the evening or on the weekend.

Additional Information:

This posting is for an existing vacancy at Discovery Silver.

We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Discovery Silver welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Please note that we use artificial intelligence tools to screen applications and assess qualifications and selected candidates will be contacted by a human for an interview.