Senior Geologist Resource Definition
About us
From humble beginnings in 2010, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you’ll have a bright future with us.
About Red Lake
Evolution’s star is rising in Red Lake
At Red Lake, our people have many career and growth opportunities and a bright future. With three underground mines and two processing plants all within the one site, Red Lake is one of the highest-grade gold deposits in Canada. The operational diversity and complexity at Red Lake, along with outstanding exploration potential, opens the door to many career possibilities and highlights working with us.
Located in Northwestern Ontario, we encourage our people to live local in the stunning community of Red Lake, where you can enjoy the outdoor lifestyle and adventures the region is renowned for. It’s very special that our town and operations are all close by, so it really does feel like one big community.
Your Benefits
At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future.
Your benefits include:
- Relocation assistance
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Quarterly Performance Bonus
- Employee referral bonuses
- Recognition and Development program
- Study assistance
- Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Health and Dental Packages
- Access to Evolution Recreation Centre (swimming pool and weight room).
About the role
As the Senior Geologist Resource Definition, you will be responsible for the safety leadership, project supervision, exploration budget With a focus on leading model updates in leapfrog and upskilling technical skill with modelling across the geology department. You will oversee and lead in the strategic conversion and update to existing gold resources of the Red Lake Operation. It will involve the management, collection, and interpretation of data from geological mapping, drilling, structural and geochemical data. This is a new role.
The position will be on an 5/2/4/3 (9.5 – hour day) roster and will be based residentially in Red Lake, Ontario.
We offer a competitive salary, bonus structure and future growth. The compensation range for this role is $140,000 to $177,000 CAD.
Key result areas in this role include:
- Take on a role supervising Resource Definition activity within the exploration team, providing expertise in the practical application of software, drill target generation, geologic interpretation, cost tracking/monitoring and contractor management.
- Lead as a site expert in leapfrog model delivery, maintenance and generation.
- Devlop a deliver strategic exploration plans and budget to contribute reserves and resources to the life of mine production profile at the Red Lake Gold Operation.
- Coach and develop geologists on modelling within leapfrog software.
- Oversee that the QA/QC practices and processes pertaining to your project or area adhere to industry exploration best practices are JORC compliant.
- Liaise with mine geology, resource geology, engineering, operations and contractors fostering good communication and teamwork.
- Deliver monthly, reports on drilling and resource definition activities.
- Coordinate detailed exploration budget using cross sections, 3D models, engineering input, cost estimates, etc.
- Prioritize exploration targets in your area and rank them to be compared against others within the resource pipeline.
- Provide safety leadership for the department, providing motivation, empowerment, and trust.
- Work in a healthy work environment with full support, cooperation, and commitment to satisfy our operations goal of being accident free.
- Minimize company risk exposure and liabilities by monitoring activities to ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory and licensing requirements.
- Identify and drive opportunities for continuous improvement for the team.
- Demonstrate behaviours aligned with the Evolution Mining values.
- Comply with federal and provincial acts and regulations, and legal requirements.
- Adhere to all relevant corporate policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
About you
As the Senior Geologist Resource Definition, you should have a BSc in Geology or Earth Science and the ability to acquire a Professional Status in Ontario (P'Geo). It is also important that you have/ can demonstrate:
- At least 5 years work experience supporting geology and exploration activities
- Advanced skills and experience with geology modelling, particularly with leapfrog software.
- Experience in orogenic styles of mineralization is expected
- Experience with managing drilling contractors, drill scheduling and logistics coordinating multiple underground drill rigs
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Leapfrog software
- Knowledge of exploration standards and regulations
- Underground mine geology experience is desirable
- Ambitious self-discipline, motivation and regulation
- Superior attention to detail, methodical and thorough in approach
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent Problem solving capabilities
- Background in IoGas, Deswik or Acquire would be an advantage
Closing date: Open until filled
At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
We do not utilise artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select job applicants. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
We thank you for taking the time to submit your application. For more information, please contact [email protected]
