Supervisor, Exploration Geologist

SSR Mining Inc; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative company focused on sustainable mining practices as a Supervisor, Exploration Geologist. This role offers the chance to lead geological exploration efforts, contribute to new gold discoveries, and engage in a collaborative environment that values safety and diversity. With a commitment to excellence and community engagement, you will play a key role in advancing resource development projects while ensuring compliance with international standards. If you are passionate about geology and looking to make a significant impact in the mining industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Flexible Work Schedule

Remote Work Opportunities

Health and Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in mineral exploration.
• Strong knowledge of geological systems and resource estimation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise exploration programs and ensure compliance with reporting codes.
• Develop geological models and identify opportunities for new discoveries.

Skills

Geology

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

M.Sc. in Economic Geology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Leapfrog

ArcGIS

Job description

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Supervisor, Exploration Geologist

Apply locations Saskatoon, SK, Canada Vancouver, BC, Canada Toronto, ON, Canada time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id R2505

Who Are We?

SSR Mining Inc. is a leading, free cash flow focused intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Turkey, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada.

SSR’s commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!

Job Description:

JOIN OUR TEAM: poised for growth and delivering excellence in all that we do.

We would love to have you join us and be part of the only gold producing facility in Saskatchewan. The Seabee Gold Operation is located about 500km northeast of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in the boreal forest. At SSR Mining, our vision is to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders through responsible mining. People and the environment are our most important resources, and we are committed to safeguarding them both now and for the future. We recognize the catalyst role our operations can play in local communities and commit to engaging with and investing in local communities and leaving a positive legacy. We do this by implementing the highest standards of sustainability, as well as the necessary plans, procedures, metrics, and targets to meet our commitments every single day.

Joining SSR Mining is being part of a diverse team committed to ensuring that safety comes first, an innovative mindset is encouraged, and collaboration is a constant.

At SSR Mining – Seabee Gold Operation we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we embrace, encourage and support workplace inclusion and diversity. New ideas, perspectives, experiences, and expertise make Seabee Gold Operation stronger. We are committed to building a diverse workforce reflecting the communities we operate in. Our vision is to create a culture where inclusion is the goal, and a diverse and representative workforce is our measure of success. Seabee Gold Operation is committed to providing an inclusive selection process, free from systemic barriers, support employment equity and encourage all members of underrepresented groups (i.e., women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of racialized groups/visible minorities) to voluntarily disclose. Seabee Gold Operation welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply.

SSR Mining – Seabee Gold Operation (SGO) is hiring for a Supervisor, Exploration.

About Your New Role:

Reporting to the Manager, Exploration-Canada, the Supervisor, Exploration will be the chief authority on geology and geology workforce in SSR’s exploration and production business. You will bring your real passion for geology and extensive breadth of mineral systems, alteration zoning, geological models to contribute ideas and make valuable contributions to active programs. You will help the Exploration teams and programs, definition, and development of new gold resources across exploration tenements; advances the understanding of mine, near-mine and regional geology as a key part of the process essential to new gold discovery, effective development of gold resources, and mining of gold reserves; drives best practice safety and environmental behaviors across all areas of accountability and responsibility; and performs other duties as assigned. You will ensure that all exploration work is undertaken and completed in compliance with international reporting codes such as JORC, and NI 43-101.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a sound understanding of the geological controls on mineralization across mine tenements to be able to identify opportunities for new discoveries.

• Improve the accuracy of the resource estimation process.

• Supervise the design and implementation of exploration programs.

• Maintain SSR’s tenements, JV’s and earn-ins in good standing.

• Advance resource development projects through to feasibility stage where reserve potential exists.

• Supervise the preparation and implementation of proposals, cost estimates and capital expenditure requests to resource development drilling programs.

• Provide input into the Life of Mine Plan (LOM), desktop and feasibility studies.

• Drive constant improvement in the quality of SSR’s geological evaluations and the competency of Exploration geologists.

• Advise on exploration strategies and sit on the exploration leadership team.

• Lead and participate in QA/QC assurance reviews of geoscience work.

• Network and connect with academic and industry contacts and keep informed of the best geological resources available in the market.

• Ensure appropriate sample and assay quality control measures are in place.

• Ensure immediate action is taken to investigate, correct and document any problems arising from sampling, assaying or database issues.

• Monitor the performance of all assays generated by exploration groups sampling relative to internal QAQC controls.

Your Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong ability to effectively communicate both oral and written.

• Demonstrated knowledge of safe work practices, policies and procedures.

• Capacity to coordinate, direct and evaluate team members.

• Ability to drive for results through planning, alignment and execution.

• Optimal decisions through accountability, judgement, and problem solving.

• Skill to build working relationships through respect and integrity open communication and teamwork.

• Travel extensively and internationally when required.

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

• Knowledge of software: Leapfrog, ArcGIS are an asset.

Your Education and Experience:

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology and/or Geological Engineering. M.Sc. in economic geology is considered an asset

• Minimum 5-10 years relevant experience in mineral exploration.

About Our Working Conditions:

This position has a varied schedule. During active drilling and field programs, a 2x2 rotation based out of the Seabee mine site or our remote exploration camps which you will be required to fly in fly out with pick up points in Saskatoon, Prince Albert and La Ronge. During off seasons, a Monday to Friday schedule is in effect.

Our Stipulations:

This job posting complies with all Company standards, policies and procedures pertaining to appropriate conduct for employees, including the Code of Conduct. Our Respect in the Workplace policy, Safety, Health & Environment policies, and any other applicable standards, policies and procedures are implemented and or revised by the Company or by Legislation.

This job description is an outline of the key requirements and responsibilities for this role but is not to be considered an exhaustive list. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Drug (including marijuana) and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all positions. Applicants who have recently used marijuana recreationally may not pass a substance test as marijuana can remain in the user’s system for as many as 30 days after use.

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About Us

SSR Mining Inc. is a leading, free cash flow focused intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Turkey, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada.

SSR’s commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!