Exploration Geologist
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Exploration Geologist supporting SSR Mining’s Canadian gold and copper exploration programs through field mapping, drilling, sampling, and geological modelling. Rotational remote-camp role flying in and out of Saskatoon.
Responsibilities:
- Report to the Manager, Canada Exploration
- Support SSR’s Au-Cu exploration programs and collaborate with other company departments
- Plan and follow up on exploration activities, generate targets, log and sample, map, interpret models, ensure HSEC compliance, perform QA/QC, and prepare reports
- Help implement drilling programs and work with technicians
- Plan and conduct field activities safely
- Conduct geological field mapping
- Conduct geological and geotechnical drill-core logging
- Interpret assay results and produce reports
- Participate in weekly and monthly safety meetings and presentations
- Implement exploration department procedures
- Verify QA/QC in field sampling and drilling processes
- Examine exploration activities for safety
- Create and update maps using ESRI ArcPRO and maintain a GIS database
- Complete and file assessment reports
- Participate in targeting exercises for prospective exploration areas
- Use GPS navigation to locate and mark sampling and data points while conducting fieldwork
- Enter logging and assay information in Leapfrog to support geological model generation
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geology
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in exploration
- Strong commitment to safety
- Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing
- Experience working in a multicultural environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
- Physical capability and skills for fieldwork, including camping
- Ability to travel extensively during field season
- Ability to travel internationally when required
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Software expertise in Leapfrog, ArcPRO, and ioGAS is an asset
- Ability to work a varied schedule, including a 14x14 rotation based out of remote exploration camps during active drilling and field programs
- Ability to fly in and fly out of Saskatoon
Benefits:
- Equal opportunity employer
- Inclusive environment committed to diversity
- Safety-focused work environment
