Senior Geologist

Rio Tinto; Labrador City; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Education assistance

Competitive base salary

Health & pension plans

Share ownership plan

Paid leave (vacation/parental/sick)

Job summary

Rio Tinto is seeking a Senior Geologist to lead geological risk, ore quality control and mine-to-mill reconciliation at Labrador City. You will mentor geologists and technicians and drive improvements in modelling and data quality to enhance ore delivery and processing performance.

You will report to the Geoscience Superintendent in a collaborative team, supporting continuous improvement with a focus on safety and operational excellence in an iron ore mining environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geology, Earth Sciences or related discipline.
• Eligibility for registration as a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with PEGNL.
• Experience with geological software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop geologists and technicians to build capability and safe practices.
• Manage geological planning, communication and reporting to support ore feed strategy and risk management.
• Oversee grade control to optimise ore quality and support production objectives.
• Govern mine-to-mill reconciliation and improve data quality, accuracy and reporting efficiency.
• Provide geology coverage during team leave to maintain support for mining operations.
• Collaborate with Mining, Processing and Technical Services to optimise ore delivery.
• Support geological modelling and peer review for resource modelling work.
• Drive improvements to geological systems, standards and practices.

Skills

Grade control

Ore quality management

Ore feed optimisation

Geological risk management

Education

Geology/Earth Sciences degree

P.Geo. registration with PEGNL

Tools

AcQuire

Maptek Vulcan

Leapfrog

Job description

• Play a key role in managing geological risk, ore quality and mine-to-mill performance at one of Canada's leading iron ore operations.
• Lead and develop a team of geologists and technicians while contributing to geological modelling and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Based in Labrador City, NL, a vibrant northern community known for its strong sense of community and unparalleled access to nature and outdoor activities.

• Play a key role in managing geological risk, ore quality and mine-to-mill performance at one of Canada's leading iron ore operations.
• Lead and develop a team of geologists and technicians while contributing to geological modelling and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Based in Labrador City, NL, a vibrant northern community known for its strong sense of community and unparalleled access to nature and outdoor activities.

We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.

About The Role

We are looking for a Senior Geologist to help our Iron Ore operations in Labrador City deliver safe, reliable and quality ore to the processing plant. In this role, you will provide technical leadership across grade control, ore quality management, geological risk management and mine-to-mill reconciliation while supporting continuous improvement and resource modelling activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex geological challenges, mentoring others and influencing operational performance in a collaborative mining environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

Reporting to the Geoscience Superintendent and working in a collaborative and safety-focused team within Geoscience, you will

• Lead, coach and develop mine geologists and geological technicians to build capability and strengthen safe work practices.
• Manage geological planning, communication and reporting processes that support ore feed strategy and geological risk management.
• Oversee grade control activities to optimise ore quality and support production objectives.
• Govern the mine-to-mill reconciliation process and identify opportunities to improve data quality, accuracy and reporting efficiency.
• Provide operational geology coverage during team leave periods to maintain continuity of support to mining operations.
• Collaborate with Mining, Processing and Technical Services teams to optimise ore delivery and operational outcomes.
• Support geological modelling activities and provide technical peer review for resource modelling work.
• Drive improvements to geological systems, standards, processes and best practices.

About You

We’re looking for someone whose experience aligns with the key requirements below. You do not need to meet every “helpful for success” item to apply—if you bring relevant experience and are excited by the opportunity, we encourage you to submit an application.

Required for Success

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
• Demonstrated capability in grade control, ore quality management, ore feed optimisation and geological risk management within a mining environment.
• Experience supporting open pit mining operations and applying mine-to-mill reconciliation principles to improve operational performance.
• Degree in Geology, Earth Sciences or a related discipline and eligibility for registration as a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with PEGNL.
• Experience using geological software such as AcQuire, Maptek Vulcan and Leapfrog.
• Experience leading, mentoring or coordinating geologists and technical teams while working with multiple operational stakeholders.
• Helpful for Success
• Experience within iron ore mining operations.
• Experience in geological modelling and technical peer review processes.

What We Offer

Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension and savings plans
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts

Where you’ll be working

We are a leading North American producer and exporter of premium iron ore pellets and high-grade concentrate with average iron grades greater than 66%. With a team of over 2,700 employees, IOC is committed to providing value and continuity for our customers, employees, communities and shareholders through our unique mine to port approach, taking advantage of our full integration and wholly owned infrastructure to deliver our high-quality concentrate and pellets to our customers across the globe.

IOC’s operations include a mine with five operational pits, a concentrator and a pelletizing plant located near Labrador City in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. We also operate a wholly-owned 418 km railway, the Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway (QNS&L), that links our Labrador operations to Company-owned port facilities in Sept-Iles.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win‑win situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

À propos de Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto est un chef de file mondial du secteur des sociétés minières et des matériaux. Nous sommes établis dans 35 pays où nous produisons du minerai de fer, du cuivre, l’aluminium, des minéraux critiques et d’autres matériaux nécessaires à la transition énergétique mondiale et à la prospérité des personnes, des communautés et des nations.

Nous exerçons nos activités depuis 150 ans, en nous appuyant sur les connaissances accumulées au fil des générations et à travers les différents continents. Notre mission – trouver de meilleures façons de fournir les matériaux dont le monde a besoin – nous guide dans notre quête d’innovation et d’amélioration continue, dans le but de fabriquer des produits à faibles émissions et répondant aux bonnes normes environnementales, sociales et de gouvernance. Mais comme nous ne pouvons pas y arriver seuls, nous nous attachons à créer des partenariats nous permettant de résoudre des problèmes, de créer des situations mutuellement avantageuses et de saisir des occasions.

Respect and Inclusion

Chez Rio Tinto, nous accueillons favorablement et encourageons les candidatures d’Autochtones, de femmes, de membres de la communauté LGBTQ+, de travailleurs âgés, de personnes handicapées et de représentants d’origines diverses.

Nous sommes déterminés à créer un milieu inclusif où les employés se sentent à l’aise d’être eux-mêmes. Nous souhaitons de plus que chacun ait l’impression que sa voix compte, que toutes les cultures sont respectées et que les points de vue, aussi variés soient-ils, sont non seulement bienvenus, mais également essentiels à notre succès. Nous nous traitons mutuellement avec équité et dignité, sans égard à la race, au genre, à la nationalité, à l’origine ethnique, à la religion, à l’âge, à l’orientation sexuelle ou à tout autre aspect distinctif.