Underground Beat Geologist

Pan American Silver; Ontario; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking an Underground Beat Geologist for its Bell Creek Mine in Porcupine, Ontario. This full-time position involves performing geology and grade control activities, with a focus on safety and compliance. Ideal candidates will have a Geoscience degree and relevant mining experience, along with knowledge of 3D modeling software. Enjoy competitive benefits including a pension plan, health coverage, and performance bonuses, while living in a vibrant community.

Benefits

Mine Performance Plan Incentive (bonus)

Company-paid extended medical, dental, vision benefits

Wellness Spending Account

Health Care Spending Account

Company-paid pension plan with 8% contribution

Basic life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive Paid Vacation Entitlements

Paid pregnancy and parental leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in gold exploration or gold mine environment.
• Current membership in the APGO – Professional Geologist (PGeo).
• Experience with daily grade control functions.

Responsibilities

• Perform geology and grade control activities at the Bell Creek Mine.
• Create formal written reports and update underground samples.
• Assist with advanced underground drill programs.

Skills

Knowledge of geology

Mining methods

Core logging

Safety practices

3D modeling software

Education

University degree in Geoscience

Tools

Datamine

Deswik

Leapfrog

Job description

We are looking to hire an Underground Beat Geologist to join our Bell Creek Mine in Porcupine, Ontario on a full-time basis. The schedule for this position is days only, 5-5-4, 11 hour shifts.

Please note that this role requires relocation to the Timmins area and is not a camp-based position.

Job Responsibilities

In this role, you will perform geology and grade control activities at the Bell Creek Mine. The successful candidate must have a good knowledge of geology, mining methods, core logging, drill layout procedures and associated safety practices. Must have experience with daily grade control functions that include mapping underground and sampling and providing direction to the Mining Department. You will be required to update underground samples and mapping databases and complete formal written reports and other tasks as requested. You may also assist with advanced underground drill programs.

More About You

While our ideal candidate has the following qualifications, we welcome applicants who may not meet every criterion to apply.

To qualify for this role, you must have aminimum of 3 years of related experience in gold exploration or gold mine environment.

The following will be critical to successfully performing this role:

• University degree in Geoscience with current membership in the APGO – Professional Geologist (PGeo)
• 3 years’ experience in gold exploration or gold mine environment
• Experience with daily grade control functions
• Knowledge of drill layout procedures and underground safety practices
• Knowledge of 3D modeling software Datamine, Deswik, Deswik Mapper, and Leapfrog will be considered an asset
• Be committed to safety
• Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.

As our ideal candidate, you are a motivated team player, and above all, you demonstrate compliance with all health and safety regulations.

About the Benefits

In return for your hard work and dedication, you can expect to receive a competitive annual salary, as well as the following benefits:

• Mine Performance Plan Incentive (bonus)
• Company-paid extended medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits
• Wellness Spending Account
• Health Care Spending Account
• Company-paid pension plan with 8% company contribution
• Basic life/accidental life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care viaDialogue
• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive Paid Vacation Entitlements
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to take the next step toward your career goals with an industry leader – apply now!

To express your interest in this position please forward your resume to:
Lake Shore Gold – Human Resources
P.O. Box 1067
Timmins ON
P4N 7H9
Email: [e-mail]
Fax [phone]

About Us

Lake Shore Gold is located in Timmins, Ontario, a vibrant community of 45,000 residents that is a central hub for Northeastern Ontario. In Timmins, people can enjoy recreational activities such as camping, world class fishing, nature, and snowmobile trails. Direct flights to Toronto are available at the local airport via multiple carriers. There are many support networks in the community including the local Timmins and District Hospital, local sports leagues for children and adults (hockey, baseball, basketball, etc.), golf courses, both cross country and downhill ski resorts, a community pool, and many other community events that provide entertainment throughout the year (fairs, carnivals, concerts, etc.).

The Bell Creek Complex, located approximately 20 kilometers northeast of Timmins, Ontario, consists of an underground mine and processing facility. Mineralization is associated with the Porcupine-Destor fault system within the Abitibi greenstone belt, with ore mined by narrow vein longhole stoping methods. Ore is then transported to surface via a modern one thousand eighty metre deep shaft capable of forty-eight hundred tonnes per day.

The Timmins West mine is located approximately 18 kilometers west of Timmins, Ontario, one of the world’s most prolific gold camps. Mineralization is associated with the Porcupine-Destor fault system within the Abitibi greenstone belt. The Timmins West mine is comprised of the Timmins deposit, the Thunder Creek deposit, and the 144 Gap deposit. All three deposits are interconnected by underground drifts.

Lake Shore Gold is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and we believe that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and all aspects of employment including the decision to hire or promote will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirements. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Overview

• Operation:
  Timmins
• Country:
  Canada
• Start Date:
  Immediately

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