Senior Geologist - Surface Exploration

Wesdome Gold Mines; Eagle River; On-site; CAD 124,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Extended health & dental

RRSP matching

Training & education supports

Travel allowances

Job summary

Wesdome Gold Mines is seeking a Senior Geologist – Surface Exploration for the Eagle River Mine in Ontario. You will oversee surface exploration programs, drilling, core logging, and data governance while supporting NI 43-101/JORC reporting.

The role requires leadership, field effectiveness, and a strong safety mindset. The position offers 12-hour shifts on a 14 days on/14 days off rotation, with a comprehensive compensation package and camp facilities.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, Geochemical, or another relevant discipline from a recognized university.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in grassroots to advanced exploration.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day execution of surface drill programs, ensuring alignment with approved plans, data quality standards, and production priorities.
• Meet with drill supervisors every morning to establish and maintain communication lines.
• Generate and constantly review exploration targets in collaboration with the management team.
• Ensure safe execution of drill programs to deliver corporate strategy and targets.
• Contribute to the design and optimization of drill programs in collaboration with the exploration manager and superintendent.
• Supervise core logging to maintain data accuracy and quality.

Skills

Data analysis

Geological interpretation

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Geology degree

P.Geo eligibility

Tools

Leapfrog

QGIS

Job description

Eagle River Mine, near Wawa, ON (Mine Site)

Company Information

Wesdome is a Canadian-focused gold producer with two high-grade underground assets, the Eagle River mine in Ontario and the Kiena mine in Québec. The Company’s primary goal is to responsibly leverage its operating platform and high-quality brownfield and greenfield exploration pipeline to build a growing value-driven gold producer.

Senior Geologist – Surface Exploration

The Eagle River Mine site has a tight-knit team where everyone knows each other and there is a strong sense of camaraderie and mutual support. It is a hands-on, fast paced environment where work feels impactful and you can see the results of your contributions quickly. There are many long-tenured employees and a lot of site pride.

The mine is located a short drive from Wawa, deep in the forest where it is scenic and quiet. It is a real ‘boots on the ground’ setting. Team members reside in a camp environment and typically work on rotations, depending on the position. The camp offers excellent food, a sauna/gym, recreational room and the opportunity to stay connected with family and friends.

Salary Range

$124,000.00 to $160,000.00

See below for a summary of Wesdome’s comprehensive and competitive total compensation package.

About The Opportunity

Reporting to the Exploration Manager and Exploration Superintendent, the Senior Geologist – Surface Exploration will support the planning, coordination, and oversight of surface exploration programs across the Eagle River regional land package, including drilling, geophysical, and geochemical activities. The role will monitor active drilling, coordinate core handling and sampling activities, assist with drill planning using Leapfrog and QGIS, and provide core logging support as required.

With training and mentorship, the successful candidate will progressively contribute to geological interpretation, target generation, and modelling, including the development and updating of geological and structural models. As a key support to the Exploration Manager, this role requires strong leadership, initiative, technical competence, organization, attention to detail, self-reliance, and a strong commitment to safety.

Position Responsibilities, Accountabilities And Job Duties

• Take ownership of day-to-day execution of surface drill programs, ensuring alignment with approved plans, data quality standards, and production priorities.
• Meet with drill supervisors every morning, to establish and maintain communication lines.
• In collaboration with the exploration manager and exploration superintendent, generate and constantly review exploration targets.
• In collaboration with the exploration manager and exploration superintendent, ensure safe execution of drill programs to deliver corporate strategy.
• Contribute to the design and optimization of drill programs in collaboration with the exploration manager and exploration superintendent.
• Supervise core logging (lithology, alteration, structure, mineralization) to maintain level of accuracy, and quality, in datasets.
• In collaboration with site resource geologist, enforce QA/QC protocols (sampling, standards, blanks, duplicates) to deliver high confidence datasets.
• Ensure compliance with procedures for drilling, core description, sampling and labelling, data entry and data management.
• Work with the Database Manager to manage, validate, and maintain geological data within the database (e.g., Geotic), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to QA/QC and data governance standards prior to submission.
• Assist with summary reports, sections, and maps for internal stakeholders on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Contribute to NI 43-101 / JORC-compliant reporting where applicable.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and mentorship to junior geologists, core loggers, and technicians.
• Supervise staff carrying out various exploration tasks in the core facility.
• Coordinate contractors, including drilling, surveying, and sampling crews, in completing assigned tasks safely.
• Promote a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure activities comply with company environmental, health and safety policies, and applicable provincial regulations, including the Provincial Mine Health and Safety Act.
• Conduct risk assessments and enforce safe work procedures.
• Enforce strict compliance with PPE requirements.
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment.

Qualifications And Experience

• Post-secondary degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, Geochemical, or another relevant discipline from a recognized university.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in grassroots to advanced exploration.
• Experience in Canandian mining environments, preferably gold or base metals, is an asset.
• Be in good standing as a P.Geo with a provincial-level Geology/Engineering association, or eligibility for registration.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid understanding of industry best practices and application of NI 43-101 reporting requirements and standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multi-disciplinary teams, as well as work independently to complete assignments
• Ability to work under pressure with a high level of commitment to meeting deadlines and producing high quality work.

Working Conditions / Schedule

Location: Eagle River Mine

Shift / Hours of Work: 12-hours

Schedule / Rotation: 14 days on, 14 days off

Type of Hire: Full-Time, Permanent

Existing vacancy: Yes

Other Information

To learn more and for additional details about “Why Work with Us” and “Life at Wesdome”, please visit www.wesdome.com > People and Careers.

About Our Total Compensation Package

Our total compensation package is more than just a great salary. We have established a comprehensive program that takes care of both you and your family that includes:

Comprehensive Compensation And Benefits Package Includes

• Market competitive base pay / salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Annual performance-based bonus opportunity
• Access to comprehensive extended health and dental coverage for employee and eligible dependents beginning on day 1 of employment (short-term disability coverage begins after 3 months)
• Healthcare spending account
• Wellness benefit as an annual incentive
• RRSP matching
• Training, development and education supports
• Travel allowances

PLUS…

• Programs to support the long-term well being of our team members (i.e. Employee Assistance Program)
• Mental Health Awareness Month
• Family Day & Annual Holiday events
• Local community partnerships

Wesdome prides itself on being an equal-opportunity employer committed to responsible mining practices and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or Aboriginal status.

To be eligible for this position, you must be legally permitted to work in Canada without any additional sponsorship support from Wesdome.