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Job Description
Grade Control Geologist
Location: Logan Lake, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Role OverviewThe Grade Control Geologist plays a key role in supporting the Integrated Planning and Operations of Highland Valley Copper by collecting, validating, and interpreting geological data to enhance confidence in short- and mid-range planning, grade control, and overall operational performance. This role contributes to improved forecasting accuracy, optimized material classification, and alignment with Teck's production geology best practices. The position provides critical geological insights to support blast optimization, ore characterization, and tactical mine planning to achieve production targets, while also strengthening integrated planning processes through KPI analysis, governance support, and the advancement of continuous improvement initiatives via collaboration and feedback on operational variances.
Key Responsibilities- Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
- Conduct pit mapping in active mining areas to support geological understanding of complex ore bodies
- Support and oversee reverse circulation (RC) drilling programs including contractor coordination, planning, execution, and supervision
- Maintain, update and reconcile the mid-range geological block model to improve planning accuracy
- Execute and manage QA/QC programs for RC and blast hole drilling data integrity
- Provide geological inputs to improve blast fragmentation and ore characterization
- Deliver tactical support for mining plans to help execute on business targets
- Provide insights into processing continuous improvement initiatives while offering feedback to the continuous improvement team on identified variances
- Provide input on key planning parameters while ensuring KPI analysis and supporting governance and continuous improvement of the integrated planning process
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geological Engineering or Earth Sciences
- Membership as a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo) or Geoscientist-in-Training (GIT) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC)
- 5 years' experience in grade control, ore control or production geology
- Advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience with porphyry Cu-Mo deposits.
- Proficiency with industry-standard geology and data management software (e.g., Leapfrog, Datamine, Vulcan, acQuire, or similar).
- Attention to detail in geological logging, sampling and validation
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on data quality and operational value
- Effective collaboration and communication across technical and operational teams
- Adaptability in a dynamic, production-focused environment
Pay Range: CAD $107,000 - $132,000 per year
The actual amount offered is determined based on the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.
Working Conditions:- Location: Highland Valley Copper is a 50-minute drive from Kamloops, which has all of the comforts of city living and is also close to Merritt, Ashcroft, and Logan Lake, which all exude a small town community atmosphere.
- Access: This is a drive-in/drive-out role. Most employees commute to site by car, and carpooling is common among team members.
Requisition ID: 54141 | Job Category: Engineering | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Highland Valley Copper | Workplace Type: #LI - On-site
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Posting Start Date: 6/30/26
Job Category: Engineering
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Career Status: Experienced
Workplace Type: On-site
Job Category: Engineering
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Career Status: Experienced
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