Ore Control Geologist — Growth, Impact & Development

Centerra Gold Inc.; Clayton (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with company match

Healthcare Spending Account

Annual Incentive Bonus

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Professional development

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

Job summary

Centerra Gold Inc. seeks an Ore Control Geologist for the Thompson Creek Mine in Idaho. The role focuses on ore control, dilution management, and accurate ore/waste delineation to maximize recovery and minimize dilution.

It involves field mapping, sampling, data validation, and collaboration with mining, engineering, and survey teams. Candidate should have a geology degree and 2+ years in open pit geology, with experience in mapping, data analysis, and modelling platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or a related field is required.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in open pit mine geology and ore control.
• Experience in open pit mining environments is preferred.
• Experience with geological mapping, drilling programs, and data analysis is preferred.
• Experience with geological modelling platforms and databases is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily ore control activities including mapping, sampling, stockpile management, and ore/waste delineation.
• Support dilution control, mine recovery, and ore control model updates as directed.
• Collect representative samples and ensure data is validated and stored in auditable systems.
• Perform routine field inspections to monitor ore exposure and conformity to boundaries.
• Maintain geological databases and ensure timely data entry and validation.
• Conduct pit wall and bench geological mapping and report observations to Senior Mine Geologist.
• Assist with stockpile management and material tracking for accurate accounting.
• Provide geological support to mine operations, planning, engineering and metallurgy.
• Coordinate with Survey for drill collar set-out, ore control patterns, and stockpiles.
• Support site safety and regulatory compliance in all geological activities.

Skills

Ore control

Open pit geology

Geological mapping

Drilling programs

Data analysis

Geological modelling

Geological databases

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology

Tools

Deswik

Leapfrog

Maptek

acQuire

Job description

Centerra Gold Inc. seeks an Ore Control Geologist for the Thompson Creek Mine in Idaho. The role focuses on ore control, dilution management, and accurate ore/waste delineation to maximize recovery and minimize dilution.

It involves field mapping, sampling, data validation, and collaboration with mining, engineering, and survey teams. Candidate should have a geology degree and 2+ years in open pit geology, with experience in mapping, data analysis, and modelling platforms.