The Timmins West Mine is located approximately 18 kilometres west of Timmins, Ontario, one of the world's most prolific gold camps. Mineralization is associated with the Porcupine-Destor fault system within the Abitibi greenstone belt. The Timmins West mine is comprised of the Timmins deposit, the Thunder Creek deposit, and the 144 Gap deposit. All three deposits are interconnected by underground drifts.
We are currently recruiting for:
Senior Mine GeologistJob DescriptionIn this role, you will be responsible for assisting in organizing and carrying out mining activities at Timmins West Mine. Reporting to the Chief Geologist, the successful candidate would be responsible for coordinating and supervising a team of geologists in daily grade control activities and safety compliance, design and implementation of diamond drill programs, and liaising with production and engineering personnel in the mine planning functions. The successful candidate would also assist with resource modeling, building of the LOM plan and budgeting process.
Job DetailsLocation: Timmins West Mine, Timmins, Ontario.
Rotation: Monday - Friday, 8-hour shifts or 4x3 - 10 hours
Compensation: This position offers a salary range of $125,000 - $150,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.
Vacancy Status: This is an
existing vacancy. The successful candidate may begin as soon as possible.
ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Chief Geologist, the Senior Mine Geologist will have the following responsibilities:
• Coordinate and supervise a team of geologists
• Liaise with production and engineering personnel in the mine planning functions
• Conduct the required safety inspections, audits and job observations
• Provide feedback to the exploration team in the planning and design of diamond drill programs
• Reporting (daily, weekly, monthly),
• Issuing ore shapes for mine planning and validating engineered stope shapes based on grade block models,
• Monitoring the quality of grade control and sampling
• Assist with stope reconciliation, and resource/lithological, and
• Support department oversight and decision making when Chief Mine Geologist is not available
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications• B.Sc in Geology is required
• P.Geo in good standing in the Province of Ontario
• Supervising experience is an asset
• Capable of working independently
• Maintain high safety standards
• 5-7 years' experience of combined exploration and production geology preferably in an underground narrow vein gold mining work environment
• Experience with 3D Modeling software; Deswik, Datamine, Leapfrog,
• Reserve//Resource block modeling experience
• Deep hole drilling experience is an asset
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada
Salary & Benefits- Competitive Wages
- Mine/Mill Performance Plan Incentive (bonus)
- Sign-On Bonus for eligible positions
- Relocation Assistance available for eligible positions
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Company-paid extended medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits
- Wellness Spending Account
- Health Care Spending Account
- Company-paid pension plan with 8% company contribution
- Basic life/accidental life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care via Dialogue
- Competitive Paid Vacation Entitlements
- Paid pregnancy and parental leave
To express your interest in this position please forward your resume to:
Human Resources
Lake Shore Gold
P.O. Box 1067
Timmins ON
P4N 7H9
Fax 705-269-4936
