Production Geologist

Chapleau, ON
Schedule is 14 x 14

Interpret, collect and compile geological information, communicate with and direct underground production crews and provide support for the Mining department, the Engineering department, for underground operations diamond drilling, for reserve/resource calculations and for data management.

Safety & Sustainability Expectations

• Accountable for own health and safety performance.
• Ensures actions will not cause unsafe situations.
• Wear “Personal Protective Equipment” in the required areas.
• Be alert and observe, correct and report unsafe conditions.
• Follows operating procedures, and maintains an interest in safety
• Promote and maintain an accident free work environment
• Manage appropriate grade control activities to maximize the short and long term profitability of the operation.
• Accountable for following all operating procedures, the Fatality Risk Management, Occupational Health &Safety Act; company policies and comply with all regulatory requirements in order to maintain a safe, clean work environment.

Production Geology

• Expedite all geological duties in the underground operation, of which the principle role is grade control,which is principally one of data collection and presentation .
• Give geological support to the underground operation, working closely with the mining supervision and operators.
• Perform grade control including the sampling and monitoring of mining areas, assay validation, data entry, grade estimation, presentation of results and support to production in the most efficient method for the extraction of both ore and waste.
• Maintaining of data bases for production and reconciliation purposes.
• Advice is given freely on ground control and other geologically related issues.
• Continual improvement of existing processes in both grade and ground control.

Provide Support

• Provide current geological information and 3D models to the Engineering Department as required for planning purposes
• Assist in the coordination of underground diamond drill hole programs
• Assist in the calculation of reserves and resources
• Identify areas of interest for potential exploration targets.

• Bachelor of Science. in Geology
• PGeo designation or working towards designation
• 3-5 years experience in a mining environment preferred. Some of this should be in an underground mine with exposure to technical computing.
• Experience with geological modelling, mine planning, and database software (Leapfrog, Vulcan, Deswik,Acquire) preferred.
• Proven leadership capabilities as you will be guiding the production department and making decisions with regards to production activities as required.
• Innovative and a proven ability to work with others.
• Focused on results
• Strong knowledge of mining processes and of company and regulatory safety standards and procedures.

This position is located in Chapleau, ON
The schedule is 14 days on followed by 14 days off