Senior Project Geologist

Amarc Resources Ltd; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading BC-focused exploration firm is seeking a Senior Project Geologist in Vancouver. This role involves developing exploration project plans, leading drilling programs, and evaluating mineral deposits across multiple copper-gold projects. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in mineral exploration, a strong background in geology, and proficiency in software like Leapfrog Geo. The position requires both fieldwork and office presence, with a rotational schedule. Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years of mineral exploration experience.
• Experience managing drilling programs and field-based exploration.
• Proficiency in geological computing software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement exploration project plans.
• Lead and oversee drilling programs and surveys.
• Evaluate mineral deposits and exploration targets.

Skills

Geological interpretation

Data integration

Exploration modeling

Technical guidance

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geology or Earth Sciences

Eligible for P.Geo. registration

Tools

Leapfrog Geo

GIS platforms (QGIS/ArcGIS)

Job description

Amarc Resources Ltd. ("Amarc" or the "Company"), an HDI-associated company, is looking for an experienced Senior Project Geologist to work with the Company’s accomplished and successful exploration, development and transaction team. Apply today by submitting your CV and cover letter to [e-mail].

THE COMPANY:

Amarc is a leading British Columbia-focused copper-gold junior exploration and development company with a Corporate Office in downtown Vancouver, BC. Through a combination of strong projects, financial backing, a commitment to the communities in which it works, and an experienced and successful management team, Amarc has created a solid platform on which to build shareholder value. Amarc’s goal is to discover, develop and transact BC’s next generation of copper-gold mines.

Amarc has three copper-gold projects – the JOY District (including the AuRORA Cu-Au-Ag Porphyry Discovery), the DUKE District and the IKE District – each hosts one or more copper deposits that are open to expansion and multiple drill ready deposit targets.During 2025, Amarc completed at least $23 M of drilling and other exploration across all three Districts, with up to 6 rigs drilling important scale deposit targets. Funding partners include Freeport-McMoRan and Boliden at the JOY and DUKE Districts, respectively, and Amarc is self-funding activities at the IKE District.

Hunter Dickinson Inc. ("HDI") is a private and diversified, global mining group characterized by the commitment and drive of its founders. Over HDI’s 35-year history it has discovered, developed and transacted 12 projects globally, that have been or are currently being mined.

THE POSITION:

Reporting directly to the VP Exploration, the individual in this important role is envisaged to be a leader in advancing exploration at a given Amarc District, working and collaborating on a daily basis with senior management, the Company’s highly experienced technical advisors, and other members of Amarc’s team, as well as its funding partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with management and technical advisors, develop and implement exploration project plans, monitoring on-site progress to ensure work is delivered safely, on schedule, and to a high technical standard.
• Provide technical input into exploration strategy, annual work programs, and budget planning.
• Coordinate field activities and logistics in close collaboration with operations and technical teams.
• Lead and oversee drilling programs and associated exploration surveys, including on-site technical supervision.
• Evaluate mineral deposits and exploration targets, contributing to target generation, ranking, and drill prioritization.
• Oversee core processing, sampling, QA/QC, and data integrity to ensure best-practice standards.
• Interpret and integrate drill core, geological, geophysical, and geochemical data using Leapfrog, GIS, and related software.
• Develop and maintain integrated geological and exploration models to guide exploration strategy.
• Ensure accurate, complete, and professional management of geological databases and models.
• Contribute to the preparation of high-quality technical reports, presentations, and summaries for senior management and funding partners, and support technical inputs to public disclosures as required.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior and intermediate geologists and field staff.
• Promote a strong culture of health, safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance.
• Work collaboratively with senior management, technical advisors, funding partners, and external stakeholders, including participation in meetings and site visits as required.

Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Geology or Earth Sciences.
• Minimum of 8+ years of mineral exploration experience, preferably in porphyry and/or epithermal systems.
• Eligible for P.Geo. registration, or currently registered, with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (or ability to obtain registration).
• Demonstrated experience managing or supervising drilling programs and field-based exploration activities.
• Strong technical skills in geological interpretation, data integration, and exploration modeling.
• Proficiency with industry-standard software including Leapfrog Geo and GIS platforms (QGIS and/or ArcGIS).
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness and ability to work rotational field schedules at remote exploration sites on a typical 21 days on and 10 days off rotation.
• Willingness and ability to work in the Vancouver corporate office for at least one week per month outside of the field season.

Asset Qualifications

• M.Sc. or PhD in Economic Geology or a related discipline.
• Advanced experience in porphyry and epithermal exploration, particularly within British Columbia.
• Advanced proficiency in additional geoscience software (e.g., ioGAS).
• Residence in southwestern BC or proximity to a major airport, or willingness to relocate.

Apply today by submitting your CV and cover letter to [e-mail].