Coeur Mining Inc.

Chief Exploration Geologist

Coeur Mining Inc.$145K — $170K *
Emo, ON P0W 1E0In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Geology or Earth Science; post-graduate degree is a plus
  • Registered or eligible to register as a P. Geo in Ontario, Canada
  • 8-15+ years of mineral exploration experience, especially in Archean greenstone belts
  • Previous supervisory experience in exploration team and contractor management
  • Strong understanding of exploration methods and geological settings
  • Proficiency in GIS and 3D modeling software; familiarity with ArcGIS and Leapfrog is advantageous
  • Demonstrated leadership, with excellent communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage regional exploration programs, including budgeting and strategic planning
  • Supervise data management and geological interpretation
  • Create and update geological models as exploration progresses
  • Oversee contractor relations, including selection and cost monitoring
  • Assist with reporting to stakeholders and manage the near-mine drilling program
  • Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety policies during exploration activities
  • Provide mentorship and leadership to the exploration team
  • Maintain positive community relations

Benefits

  • Highly competitive base salary and compensation programs
  • Quarterly incentive program
  • Extended health and dental benefits
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Defined match contribution to retirement savings account
  • Long-term incentive plan
Full Job Description
About The Role

Schedule: 14/14

Position Reports To: Exploration Manager

Role Overview:

At Coeur Mining, our vision is to drive long-term value through responsible production and aggressive, high-impact exploration across North America. Driven by a commitment to safety, community, and continuous growth, Coeur Mining is actively investing in the next generation of mineral discoveries. At Rainy River, our goal is to extend mine life and unlock new discoveries across our strategic land package-positioning our exploration team as a primary engine for regional growth. In this role, you will help shape the long-term future of the Rainy River operation by driving regional exploration success and accelerating near-mine resource growth.

Reporting to the Exploration manager, the Chief Exploration Geologist main responsibilities include technical leadership for the Rainy River exploration team, management of the regional exploration programs and support of the near mine drilling program. The candidate should be experienced in target generation, geological interpretation, and 3D modelling, with a strong background in greenstone belt geology and VMS-style deposits.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and manage the regional exploration programs, including but not limited to, budgeting, target generation, strategic exploration planning, permitting, and reporting
  • Supervise and contribute to data management, collection, and compilation, and to the detailed interpretation and analysis of geological information
  • Develop, maintain, and update regional and deposit-scale geological models as exploration advances and the geological understanding evolves
  • Manage contractor-related regional work activities including contractor selection, drilling and field supervision, and cost monitoring
  • Assist the Exploration Manager with reporting requirements to government and other stakeholders, management of the near-mine drilling program and supervision of the Exploration team
  • Ensure that all exploration activities, including contractor work, are consistent with the Company's Environmental, Health and Safety policies and practices
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the Rainy River Exploration team
  • Maintain positive relationship with the surrounding communities
  • Other related duties to support the Exploration team as required


Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience

  • A minimum bachelor's degree in Geology or Earth Science; Post-graduate degree, an asset
  • Registered or eligible to register as a P. Geo in Ontario, Canada
  • 8-15+ years of mineral exploration experience in early-stage exploration, with regional scale targeting experience in Archean greenstone belts being an asset
  • Previous experience in supervision role, including both exploration team and contractor management
  • An excellent understanding of mineral exploration methods, QA/QC practices, geological settings, deposit models, and ore-forming processes as it pertains to the latest concepts of gold deposit environments
  • Proficiency in GIS and 3D modelling software, with competencies with ArcGIS and Leapfrog being an asset
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills supported by well-developed communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • A demonstrated commitment to safety, environment, and community


Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position will be between $145,000 to $170,000.

*Note: this employment opportunity is based on an actual current vacancy, not just for future consideration

Why Coeur Mining?
  • Highly competitive base salary, compensation programs and a quarterly incentive program
  • Extended Health & Dental Benefit
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance benefit
  • Defined match contribution to group registered retirement savings account
  • Long Term Incentive Plan


We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. Coeur Mining does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with the Company. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by Coeur Mining will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered.

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About Coeur Mining Inc.

Coeur Mining, Inc. is a well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with five mines in North America. Coeur produces from its wholly owned operations: the Palmarejo silver-gold complex in Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska, the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota, and the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead mine in British Columbia. In addition, the Company has interests in several precious metals exploration projects throughout North America. Coeur conducts exploration activities in North America.
Learn more about Coeur Mining Inc.
Size
2,105 employees
Market Cap
$1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$25.6 million
Founded
1928
5 Year Trend
+7.8%
Revenue
$785.4 million
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