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Job Description
- Supervise and/or carry out exploration projects and evaluation programs.
- Provide senior level technical advice and direction to management and staff.
- Design exploration programs and evaluate results while serving as a mentor to junior staff.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide technical supervision of exploration activities in the field (Brown + Green) as well as the office.
- Carry out and oversee technical functions (mapping, sampling, drill hole logging, etc).
- Integrate and interpret geologic mapping, geophysical, geochemical and RC and core drilling data.
- Assist with geologic modelling updates, and provide support to resource and mine geologists.
- Assist in preparing budget requests and negotiation contracts for exploration as needed.
- Prepares business cases regarding individual projects and initiatives and presents results and recommendations.
- Ensure exploration data is well documented for accuracy and quality in a timely and efficient manner.
- Assist other departments with tasks that involve geologic issues.
- Keep current on new developments in geology and other fields that might improve efficiency in developing, handling and interpreting geologic data.
- Establish and maintain a professional relationship with various academic staff, independent consultants and geologists and industry peers.
- Possesses a positive attitude at all times and good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Helps develop other department personnel to perform duties listed above.
- Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct.
- Meets or exceeds established performance expectations set by management.
- Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance.
- Works without risk or harm to self and others.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license.
- Punctuality and regular attendance required.
- Perform other related functions as assigned by supervisor.
Job Requirements
Education and Experience
- BS in Geology or a related science is required, and an MS degree is preferred.
- +10 years of related work experience
Skills
- Previous experience in Gold Exploration required.
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing situations.
- Ability to work independently and also as a member of the management team.
- Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
- Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the attached physical demands sheets.
- Good working knowledge and skill with a PC utilizing office applications and GIS software such as ArcGIS, Global Mapper, QGIS, MapInfo; knowledge of Surpac, MicroMine.
- Must have a strong commitment to safety in the working environment.
- Has a strong working knowledge of exploration techniques and a thorough understanding of drilling and assaying techniques.
