Employment Type: Term contract (6 months), rotational
Location: Sioux Lookout, Ontario and Duparquet, Québec
First Mining Gold Corp. (First Mining) is guided by its values of safety, integrity, responsibility and collaboration. We develop and operate our projects safely, reliably and with care for our impact on the environment. With our presence in Québec, Ontario and Newfoundland, our people play an active role in building strong communities.
We are proud of how our hard work and commitment to sustainability sets us apart and benefits society communities where we operate, every day. We are looking for a new team member who shares our values and is ready to take on exciting challenges.
The Opportunity
We are seeking to hire Project Geologists who will help advance Exploration activities for First Mining, at its Springpole and Duparquet Projects. Reporting to, and working closely with, the Exploration management team, the Project Geologist will be instrumental in the Exploration Department that provides guidance and geoscience advancement for the company.
Job Description
As Project Geologist, your primary duties and responsibilities will be as follows:
Exploration Geoscience and Targeting Participation
- Provide exploration support in the advancement of corporate gold assets within a diverse portfolio
- Planning, ground truthing and execution of exploration field activities including logging and sampling of oriented diamond drilled core, scouting of drill pads and trails, regional and local-scale field mapping, geophysical ground truthing and geochemical sampling
- Drill hole management including, preparing drillhole layouts, core logging, daily logging report, performing hole shutdown procedures, and evaluating the drill hole performance against the exploration program objectives
- Perform drill site inspections and ensure drill sites are managed and maintained as per First Mining Gold procedure and safety standards and operating procedures
- Support Site Supervisor with daily project reports, and site inductions when required
- Safe field practices in remote areas and working around boats, UTV’s, snowmobiles and helicopters
- Historical and current data collection & compilation focused on increasing integrity, standardization, resolution and completeness
- Contribution in the development of regional and target scale geoscience 3D models supporting exploration
- Provide input within an exploration team setting including review, development and updates in exploration policies and procedures
- Pursue innovation and technologies for the unlocking of modernized techniques in analysis
- Perform other related geological work as required; and such other duties and services that would be reasonably expected to be performed by a person employed by a public mineral exploration and development company in a similar position to that of the employee
Preferred Qualifications and Education
- Self-starter, continuous learner, and a passion for innovation in geoscience related to mineral exploration
- Work safely and contribute to safe practices of the First Mining Gold team
- Willingness to travel and work as per program schedule requirements, and operate in remote work settings
- A university degree in earth sciences with an eligibility for registration with the l’Ordre des géologues du Québec (OGQ) as a GIT/PGeo
- A bachelor’s degree in Earth Sciences or related field.
- Eligibility to work in Canada
- Minimum 2-5 years of progressive experience
- Posses a valid driver’s license
- Prior experience working on District Scale Archean Greenstone hosted gold projects is considered an asset
- Experience and knowledge of the following software is considered an asset: DH Logger, ESRI ArcGIS (Pro) and Leapfrog Geo
- Experience with all terrain vehicles including, ATV, UTV, and snowmobiles considered an asset
- Ability to move and or assist team members in handling core boxes
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary, cross-cultural team
- Oral and written communication skills (French and English) is an asset
About First Mining Gold Corp.
First Mining is a gold developer advancing two of the largest gold projects in Canada, the Springpole Gold Project in northwestern Ontario, where we have commenced a Feasibility Study and permitting activities are on-going with a final Environmental Impact Statement / Environmental Assessment for the project submitted in November 2024, and the Duparquet Gold Project in Quebec, a PEA-stage development project located on the Destor-Porcupine Fault Zone in the prolific Abitibi region. First Mining also owns the Cameron Gold Project in Ontario and a 30% project interest in the Pickle Crow Gold Project.
First Mining was established in 2015 by Mr. Keith Neumeyer, founding President and CEO of First Majestic Silver Corp.
Apply now!
If you are interested in joining a growing and exciting company, please submit a COVER LETTER and RESUME to [email protected]
Salary range: This role offers a competitive hourly rate, expected to range from CAD $30 to $40, depending on experience and qualifications.
Learn more
Visit us at www.firstmininggold.com and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates.
Thank you for choosing First Mining in your career search.
- We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.
- First Mining is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce
- representative of the communities in which we operate. We are pleased to consider and encourage all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.
Pay: $30.00-$40.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Please note that only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered. Are you eligible to work in Canada?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ontario
