(Senior) Project Geologist

Foran Mining Corporation

Saskatoon

On-site

CAD 120,000 - 125,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
RRSP with company match
Travel support

Job summary

Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan is looking for a Senior Project Geologist for the McIlvenna Bay project. This full-time role includes a 14/14 rotation and requires a strong background in geology and exploration programs.

The position demands excellent communication skills, experience in project generation, and the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for meaningful contributions to sustainable mining

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of post-graduate experience in exploration program execution and project generation.
  • Full proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
  • Experience managing or monitoring exploration programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Target generation and prioritization using a mineral systems approach.
  • Conduct geological studies to refine exploration models.
  • Support field and drilling programs as needed.
  • Research and assist with technical initiatives.

Skills

Geological software
Project management
Communication skills
Analytical skills
Time management
Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology
P.Geo. registration

Tools

QGIS
ArcGIS
Leapfrog
Geoscience Analyst
Acquire
ioGAS

Job description

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $125,000.00 Annually


Senior Project Geologist – 2026-118


Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan | Foran (TSX:ELD) is seeking aSenior Project Geologist to join our growing McIlvenna Bay team. This is a full-time position based at the McIlvenna Bay site working a 14/14 rotation. During the off-season, this position will be based out of our Saskatoon office.


Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan | Foran is advancing the McIlvenna Bay project, a cornerstone asset and one of the most significant copper development projects in Canada. With commercial production expected in the second half of 2026, this world-class deposit contains copper, zinc, gold, and silver – key metals for the global transition to green energy. We are committed to sustainable development, environmental protection, and building strong communities. We believe in empowering our people, fostering a culture of growth, and creating opportunities for meaningful careers as we build the mines of the future.


The Senior Project Geologist plays a key role in advancing exploration programs through target generation, hands‑on technical management of drilling and surface field programs, and assisting in research and innovation initiatives. This position will play a crucial role in our exploration operations by contributing to the understanding of structural geology, deposit models and mineral systems application in our deposit areas.


Job Responsibilities:


  • Target Generation

  • Integrate multi-disciplinary geological, geochemical, and geophysical datasets to identify, rank, and prioritize target areas incorporating a mineral systems approach.

  • Conduct regional to deposit scale geological studies to refine exploration models and expand the project pipeline.

  • Utilize spatial data, structural geology models, and 3D geological modeling tools to design and refine exploration targets.

  • Support Field and drilling programs

  • During the field season, assist the project team with program oversight and execution, core logging and field program execution as required

  • Assist with sample shipping, tracking, and overall management for drilling programs following prescribed QA/QC programs.

  • Participate in data collection, integration, interpretations and reporting.

  • Monitor drilling activities to ensure compliance with program as designed, including drill rig site inspections and drill hole deviation monitoring, spotting drill holes, checking rig alignment or performing downhole gyro surveys.

  • Prepare program reports, maps, and other documents as required to document programs with the Sr. Geologist or Technical Lead.

  • Assist with training and mentoring junior team members.

  • Research and Innovation

  • Lead or assist with technical initiatives such as core scanning trials, structural re-interpretation, lithogeochemical studies, geochronology studies, legacy dataset re-interpretation, and re-logging and interpretation of historic core.

  • Assist with training and mentoring junior team members.

  • Other exploration related duties as assigned


Job Qualifications and Skills:


  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Geology, or a related field.

  • Professional registration as a P.Geo. is required. Candidates must currently hold P.Geo. designation and be registered with APEGS or be eligible to transfer their existing P.Geo. registration to APEGS.

  • 7+ years of post-graduate experience in exploration program execution, project generation and mineral systems applications, preferably with experience around mine sites.

  • Previous experience managing or monitoring exploration programs.

  • Experience with geological software, such as QGIS, ArcGIS, Leapfrog, Geoscience Analyst, Acquire and ioGAS is an asset.

  • Fully proficiency in Microsoft Office.

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to maintain a positive attitude and work well with others in a remote site field camp.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to be resourceful.

  • Highly developed organizational and time management skills.

  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel to field sites as required.


Compensation and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary range of $120,000 - $125,000/year based on experience and qualifications. Annual discretionary short term incentive award at a percentage of base salary, rewarding exceptional contributions to team and company success.



  • Employer paid health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Life and disability insurance

  • RRSP with company match

  • Camp-based position with travel support


Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce as we move into our next phase of growth. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to self-declare when submitting applications and resumes. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, you must be legally able to work in Canada.


The McIlvenna Bay Project site is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position and the remote work environment, candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment medical assessment, which includes drug and alcohol testing, as a condition of employment.


Deadline for applications to be submitted is: August 26, 2026

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