Supervisor, Exploration Geologist

SSR Mining; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Supervisor in Exploration, where your expertise in geology will lead to exciting new discoveries. This role emphasizes safety and environmental stewardship while fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. You will manage exploration programs, ensure compliance with international standards, and enhance the quality of geological evaluations. Your leadership will drive the success of resource projects, making a significant impact on the future of sustainable mining. If you are passionate about geology and eager to contribute to innovative exploration initiatives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of relevant mineral exploration experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geological Engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise exploration program design and implementation.
• Develop understanding of geological controls for new discoveries.
• Oversee proposals, cost estimates, and drilling programs.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Leadership and team evaluation

Decision-making and problem-solving

Relationship-building

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Familiarity with Leapfrog

Familiarity with ArcGIS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology

M.Sc. in Geology or Geological Engineering

Tools

Leapfrog

ArcGIS

Job description

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. We also have 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 build on a strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline, strong financial position, and talented employees, we look forward to a bright future!

Job Description:

JOIN OUR TEAM: We are poised for growth and committed to delivering excellence.

We invite you to join us at the Seabee Gold Operation, the only gold producing facility in Saskatchewan, located about 500 km northeast of Saskatoon in the boreal forest. Our vision is to deliver sustainable value through responsible mining, prioritizing safety, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. We foster a diverse, inclusive workplace where new ideas and perspectives are valued.

SSR Mining – Seabee Gold Operation is hiring a Supervisor, Exploration.

About Your New Role:

The Supervisor, Exploration reports to the Manager, Exploration-Canada. You will be the primary authority on geology and the geology workforce, contributing your passion and expertise to exploration programs, resource development, and geological modeling. Ensuring compliance with international reporting standards such as JORC and NI 43-101 is essential.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Develop understanding of geological controls to identify new discovery opportunities.
• Improve resource estimation accuracy.
• Supervise exploration program design and implementation.
• Maintain tenements and joint ventures in good standing.
• Advance resource projects to feasibility stage.
• Oversee proposals, cost estimates, and drilling programs.
• Contribute to Life of Mine and feasibility studies.
• Enhance geological evaluation quality and team competency.
• Advise on exploration strategies and participate in leadership teams.
• Lead QA/QC reviews of geoscience work.
• Network with academic and industry contacts.
• Ensure sample and assay quality control.
• Address sampling, assaying, and database issues promptly.
• Monitor assay performance relative to QA/QC standards.

Your Knowledge and Skills:

• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and policies.
• Leadership and team evaluation abilities.
• Results-driven planning and execution skills.
• Strong decision-making, judgment, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Relationship-building through respect, integrity, and teamwork.
• Willingness to travel extensively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Leapfrog and ArcGIS is an asset.

Your Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geological Engineering; M.Sc. is an asset.
• 5-10 years of relevant mineral exploration experience.

Working Conditions:

This role involves a varied schedule, including field work on active drilling sites with a 2x2 fly-in/fly-out rotation from Saskatoon, Prince Albert, or La Ronge. Off-season work is Monday to Friday.

Additional Information:

This job description outlines key responsibilities but is not exhaustive. Management may reassign duties as needed. Drug and alcohol testing is required. SSR Mining is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.