Senior Geologist

Why TACORA?

Tacora Resources Inc. (Tacora) is an innovative iron ore mining and development company focused on the acquisition and revitalization of iron ore assets. Our mining and processing facility, Scully Mine, is located in Wabush, Labrador, Canada. Tacora is servicing high demand customers throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Asia to provide high-grade and high-quality iron ore products.

As a Tacora Resources employee, you will become part of a supportive, performance‐driven, highly engaged, dynamic environment. We focus on creating a work environment where employees can utilize their skills and knowledge while maintaining a team-based, inclusive approach to meeting greater challenges. We maintain straight lines of communication between our operations and management, so we can move collectively toward achieving our goals.

With our core values as the foundation of our Canadian operation, we are passionate about innovation, and we are excited about our future. We are collaborative in our approach to projects and with our entrepreneurial spirit, we aim to dig deeper and reach higher. We are innovative, turning obstacles into opportunities – and we do it all in ways that are safe and sustainable. We place the highest priority on employee safety, protecting the environment, and enhancing the development of the communities in which we operate. At TACORA, we are family.

At TACORA, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and diverse work environment. You will be provided with the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skill set by working alongside dedicated employees from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.

We are seeking qualified individuals for the role of Senior Geologist. Please note that this is not a fly-in, fly-out position and will be based in Labrador West, NL. This position will require candidates to work a Monday-Friday schedule.

Job Responsibilities:

- Grading Blasts including importing/exporting data , reviewing and identifying MgO/possible fiber, creating Polygons/Assays and Map Files, exporting Engineer files/mini block model, and importing into dispatch/provision .

- Update and maintain Grade Control Model. This will include a monthly update of mini models/resource data through scripts.

- Maintain the Vulcan (ISIS) database. This will include importing/exporting data and performing QA/QC checks.

- Scripting (Lava/Python) experience.

- Oversee the Provision system for shovels/loaders. This includes importing dig limits, cleaning up and maintaining blasts, creating alarms, and marking misfires/lost bits/steels as required.

- Support dispatch and Grade Control as required Stockpiles/Roads/Blasts.

- Oversee and manage duplicate program for QA/QC of drillhole sampling. Weekly updates and monthly reporting.

- Monthly and yearly reconciliation of the models, dispatch, and actual mill feed.

- Contact and project manager for consultant work including, diamond drilling, geo/hydro studies, condemnation planning, dump stability, and more.

- Mapping Lithology units. Chlorite/Mica to be remodeled with diamond drilling. Update shape files as required.

- Train and mentor others as required.

- Total awareness of mine safety conditions, whether at road, dump, or face and immediately intervening/reporting of deficiencies (see it, own it mentality).

- Ensure that all safety standards, policies, and procedures are being followed in areas present, including compliance to Occupational Health and Safety Act, Mining Regulations and policies of other regulatory agencies.

- Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

- Knowledge of all facets of the mining industry, including measurement and operations safety management and environmental regulations.

- Strong PC skills, proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD or other mine planning software programs (Vulcan).

- Strong communication skills.

- Ability to meet deadlines.

- Strong listening, questioning capabilities.

- Strong problem solving skills.

- Collaborative and the ability to be flexible and exhibit great tact and composure under pressure.

- Performance oriented.

- Action and results oriented.

- Organization and multitasking skills.

- Strong planning and follow up skills.

- This position is an individual contributor.

- This position has an advisory impact across the organization.

- When required, guidance is available from the Manager of Mine Technical Services or Mine Engineering Team as determined.

Working Conditions:

- This position is a mixture of field work and office duties. Field work will be conducted daily throughout the year so exposure to the elements (rain, snow, cold, heat, etc) is to be expected. The office duties will require work in front of a laptop, desk, and phone. The position requires periodic contact with Dispatch and Mill Technical Services during off-hours.

Education & Experience:

- B. Sc. In Earth Sciences (Geology)

- 5-10 years experience in a technical role in a mining environment

License:

- Driver’s License (Required)

We are an equal opportunity employer!

Only those candidates who most align with the ideal candidate profile will be contacted by Tacora Resources for an interview.