Senior Resource Geologist

The Greenstone Mine commenced production in May 2024 and will be one of Canada’s largest open-pit gold mines, with annual production expected to average nearly 400,000 ounces of gold per year for an initial 14-year mine life with additional potential from a large underground deposit. Greenstone Gold Mines LP is owned by Equinox Gold Corp, a Vancouver-based mining company with seven other operating mines in the United States, Mexico and Brazil.

Senior Resource Geologist

Greenstone Mine is seeking a Senior Resource Geologist to join our team. Reporting to the Manager – Exploration and Geology, the Senior Resource Geologist is a key member of the Geology production team primarily focused on developing short-term production models and mineral resource block model estimates.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Applying knowledge of geology, mining, mineralogy, metallurgy, mill recovery, and geo-statistics to develop mineral resource block model estimates and short-term production models using Datamine, Leapfrog, and other modeling and geo-statistical software (as required).
• Complete regular updates to lithology, grade wireframes and block models
• Audit and perform quality control checks of drill hole and geological databases
• Create reliable geologic models relevant to mining and processing needs.
• Make recommendations for additional RC drilling or geological interpretation to support grade control
• Provide reconciliations, dilution estimates, grade forecasting and grade blending.
• Actively participate with Geology, Engineering, Exploration and Operations in short and long-term mine planning.
• Actively participate in reconciliation of mine versus mill figures and mine versus reserve and resource figures

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• A thorough understanding of geo-statistics, variography, and estimation is required.
• High level of proficiency in Datamine and Leapfrog software is required. Proficiency with Deswik an asset.
• Thorough understanding in the efficient use of geological techniques and interpretation of data.
• Self-motivated and safety conscious.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Candidates must demonstrate good verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficiency in language of operation.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to create a positive work environment.
• Demonstrate a strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills.

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

• Degree in geology or related.
• 10-12 years related work experience, preferably with an open pit gold mining environment
• Master’s Degree in Geology or Earth Sciences an asset
• Experience in block modeling and resource estimation practices.
• Exposure to database management, QA/QC and geological modeling.
• Prior production experience considered an asset.

LOCATION

• This position will be based at the Greenstone Mine in Geraldton, Ontario.

Greenstone Mine provides company transportation from multiple pick-up point locations.

Greenstone Gold Mines is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.