Senior Project Geologist

Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance (

Life and disability insurance

RRSP with company match

Camp-based position with travel and in

Job summary

Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan | Foran is seeking a Senior Project Geologist to join the McIlvenna Bay team on a full-time basis. The role is based at the McIlvenna Bay site on a 14/14 rotation; during the off-season, the position will be based out of the Saskatoon office.

The Senior Project Geologist will contribute to target generation, manage drilling and field programs, and support in research and innovation initiatives across deposit areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Geology or a related field.
• P.Geo registration with APEGS or eligible to transfer.
• 7+ years of post‑graduate experience in exploration and mineral systems applications.
• Experience managing or monitoring exploration programs.
• Experience with geological software is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Target generation by integrating geological, geochemical and geophysical data.
• Support field and drilling programs including oversight and core logging.
• Lead or assist with research and innovation initiatives in exploration.
• Mentor junior team members and provide training.
• Other exploration related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Independent working

Teamwork

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology or related field

P.Geo registration (required/eligible transfer)

Tools

QGIS

ArcGIS

Leapfrog

Geoscience Analyst

Acquire

ioGAS

Job description

Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan | Foran (TSX:ELD) is seeking a Senior 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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