Denison is redefining mining by Powering People, Partnerships and Passion. We are trailblazers in uranium mining, adopting an innovative climate positive approach to mining by deploying ISR methods and building durable partnerships with Indigenous groups in northern Saskatchewan. As a Certified™ Great Place to Work®, our success is fuelled by empowering employees with engaging work, unique development opportunities, and lucrative rewards – resulting in an exceptionally talented, diverse, and motivated team throughout all levels of the organization. Flexible and agile thinking ensures our workplace is one where talent thrives, innovation flourishes, and people have fun leveraging their passions to create powerful partnerships and positive results.
Denison is looking to fill the role of Intermediate Geologist – Exploration. Reporting to the Exploration Manager, the Intermediate Geologist – Exploration will work with Denison’s Saskatoon-based exploration team in advancing our portfolio of uranium projects in the Athabasca Basin. This will include work on Denison’s flagship Wheeler River exploration claims and several other near-mine and remote properties in the Athabasca Basin. The Intermediate Geologist will be primarily responsible for collecting, interpreting, and modelling field and subsurface data in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment.
You have excellent technical skills and have experience in all aspects of the mining life cycle. You have direct experience related to exploration and development and are knowledgeable about overseeing drilling operations. You are a well-rounded candidate with good organizational skills, a strong sense of responsibility and demonstrated ability to work in a team environment. You are a critical thinker who exhibits the ability to evaluate and resolve complex problems. In addition, you have:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution
- 3-5 years of relevant work experience (e.g., mineral exploration or mining). Previous Athabasca Basin uranium exploration experience is an asset
- A commitment to Health and Safety in the workplace
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to interact successfully with all levels of staff, contractors, and vendors
- Ability to work in remote locations for extended periods of time
- Strong understanding of unconformity-related uranium deposits
- Strong understanding of structural geology, geochemistry and geophysical methods
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of GIS and 3D modelling software packages
- Valid driver’s licence
- Valid First Aid certification
- Act as site lead for active exploration drilling programs
- Monitor daily progress and report to management
- Accurately log, photograph and sample drill core, including high-grade uranium mineralization
- Ensure that all geoscientific data collected is stored appropriately
- Coordinate drill pad and trail preparation, spotting and stopping holes, and rig moves
- Collect wireline geophysical data upon completion of drill holes
- Assist in the interpretation and modelling of the geological and geochemical results
- Assist in pre-field program activities, including planning, logistics and training
- Act as direct supervisor for site employees as required
- Complete data compilation to support ongoing exploration activities
- Prepare written progress reports as required
All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Denison offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health and dental coverage, bonus program, equity awards and a retirement savings plan.
Denison is committed to providing employment opportunities for Indigenous people and members of the communities near where we operate and encourage applicants who are Indigenous and/or residents of those communities to apply and to voluntarily self-identify the appropriate information in their application details. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates.
We place a high value on diversity of backgrounds and experience and strive to create an inclusive workforce that reflects a wide range of cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints. Reasonable accommodations during the hiring process are available upon request.
Denison Mines is a publicly traded company and a Certified Great Place to Work® with a 70-year legacy of uranium mining, exploration, and development in Canada. The company has an effective 95% interest in its flagship Wheeler River Project, which is the largest undeveloped uranium project in the eastern portion of the prolific Athabasca Basin region of northern Saskatchewan. Denison also owns interests in the McClean Lake uranium mines and mill, the Midwest project, the Waterbury Lake project. Collectively, Denison has a project portfolio covering ~385,000 hectares in northern Saskatchewan. For more information visit our website at www.denisonmines.com.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.