Reporting to the Chief Mine Geologist, the Resource Geologist will perform his/her duties as a team member of the Mine Geology department and collaborate with other departments of the Company. The Resource Geologist will be responsible for overseeing and guiding the Mine Geology team at Eagle River Mine with the creation of quality wireframes – both 3D lithostructural and mineralization, short-term grade control models, reconciliation, regulatory reporting, delineation and conversion drill-hole planning, and proactive integrity management of data collection and data storage.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Manage tasks and projects assigned to the position by the Chief Mine Geologist in collaboration with the Corporate Resource Team.
- Apply knowledge of sampling protocols, database management, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), 3D geological modelling, and applied Geo statistics for short term resource estimation.
- Use industry standard software packages such as Datamine Studio RM, Deswik.CAD, Seequent Leapfrog Geo and other modelling or geostatistical packages as required.
- Analyze existing mineralization wireframes and resource model parameters to identify deficiencies or key areas for improvement in line with industry best practice and Wesdome Gold Mines standards and guidelines.
- Review sampling protocols, databases, laboratory performance, and QAQC to provide feedback.
- Ensure data is captured and utilized in lithology and mineralization wireframe updates, and short-term model creation.
- Documentation of activities and modelling work, to enable efficient integration in long term model updates with Corporate Resource teams
- Produce a short-term grade control model process and aid with the development of the reconciliation process.
- Participate in the review of reconciliation data to identify areas of mining or model non-performance.
- In collaboration with the Corporate Resource Team, assist with the design of drill programs for delineation, conversion, and step out exploration.
- Guide the Mine Geology team with the review of 3 month planned stope shapes to ensure all opportunities/risks are assessed and highlighted to the Engineering team.
- Conduct stope assessments to identify the risk level for the short- and medium-term production plan
- Participate in memo, process mapping, standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidelines, and technical reporting.
- Plan and provide mentoring and training to the Mine Geology team in all aspects related to 3D geological modelling and applied geostastistics for resource estimation.
- Assist other Independent QPs and Consultants in the timely completion of NI 43-101 technical reports, preliminary economic assessments (PEA), pre-feasibility (PFS) and feasibility study (FS) reports related to any of the Company’s resources and reserves.
- Minimum of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Geology or Earth Science program. Master of Science (M.Sc.) preferred.
- Be registered as a Professional Geoscientist in the province of Ontario (P.Geo.) or be able to obtain the accreditation
- Experience with Datamine Studio RM, Deswik.CAD, Leapfrog Geo or other geological modelling software including block modelling and macro modules.
- Experience in reviewing QA/QC data for estimations.
- Sufficient experience in applied geostatistics and block modelling related to structurally complex narrow vein hosted gold deposits.
- Strong computer and data management skills. Python skills are an asset.
- Sound understanding of diamond drill planning, core logging, chip/channel sampling, muck sampling and QA/QC.
- Experience using and/or interpreting various types of geological data.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Ability to work as part of a culturally diverse team.
- High safety standards.
- Location: Eagle River Complex – North of Wawa, Ontario
- Meals and accommodations are provided while on shift at Eagle River
- 14 days on, 14 days off
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Wesdome prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer committed to responsible mining practices and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or Aboriginal status. Disability-related accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the “Act”), Wesdome is committed to hosting and maintaining an accessible environment.