Full Job Description
Lead Mine Geologist
Musselwhite Mine
Purpose:
As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Lead Mine Geologist to join our team. Reporting to the Senior Mine Geologist, the Lead Mine Geologist plays a key role in delivering high-quality geological inputs that support safe and efficient underground production. This position focuses on daily ore control, mining performance, face mapping, and short-term geological interpretation. The Lead Mine Geologist works closely with operations, mine planning, and technical services to ensure accurate geological models, optimal ore extraction, and continuous improvement in grade
control practices.
Responsibilities include:
• Plan and organize detailed face mapping, chip sampling, and geological inspections to support short-term ore control in production stopes and development.
• Assist with stope optimization by integrating geological data into production designs, ensuring optimal ore recovery and minimizing dilution.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams to ensure geological inputs are accurately reflected in stope layouts, blast designs, and backfill sequencing.
• Monitor geological aspects of active stopes and development headings, ensuring compliance with geology-based design parameters.
• Train and Mentor Underground Mine Geologists, including going underground on a regular basis to train/ guide/
assist with sampling, mapping and other geological activities.
• Contribute to maintaining and updating 3D geological models using site-standard software (Deswik).
• Ensure timely and accurate data entry, validation, and management in the production geology database.
• Support safe execution of underground tasks by following and promoting site safety procedures.
Education and Experience:
• 4+ years of relevant experience in production geology
• Registration as a Professional Geologist, or eligibility for registration required
• Knowledge of Vulcan, AcQuire, and Deswik software would be an asset
• Ability to frequently lift, carry and push 55 lbs
• Ability to frequently reach below and at-shoulder level
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, presentation)
• Team player with a willingness to work with a multicultural team of multiple disciplines
• Committed to working in a safe, socially responsible manner
Working Conditions:
• The schedule for this position will consist of 14 days on and 14 days off, 12 hours per day
Compensation:
• The salary for this position is $125,000 to $135,000 per year, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.
• This role is eligible to participate in the Company's annual short term incentive program. The target annual bonus for this position is 15% of base salary, subject to individual and company performance.
• The Company offers a Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), including an automatic 5% employer contribution, with the option for employees to receive up to an additional 4% employer match on employee contributions.