Graduate Geologist – Gold Exploration

About the role

Evolution Mining is recruiting a Graduate Geologist for its Red Lake operation in Northwestern Ontario, a high-grade gold deposit with three underground mines and two processing plants. The two-year fixed-term contract is residential in Red Lake, on a 5-day-on/2-days-off roster with 9.5-hour days, and covers the Discovery (exploration), resource definition and mining geology teams. The salary range is $77,000 to $96,500 CAD, with a bonus structure.

Key responsibilities

• Build relationships with stakeholders and gain site and exploration experience in gold exploration, definition and extraction.
• Learn the key geologic criteria used to investigate a gold mineral system.
• Support daily activities in the geology teams on site, split between the three specialties over the two years.
• Compile geological cross-sections, plans and 3D models, and interpret field and laboratory results.
• Import and export data into databases and mining software, and complete diamond drill layouts and mine development prints.
• Help manage drill programs and contractor management, and support grade variance, ground conditions and muck tracking.
• Take part in graduate development workshops and other assigned duties.

Required profile

• Science degree majoring in Geology, or Geoscience/Geophysics or a similar degree within the last 3 years.
• Ability to coordinate many activities in a demanding environment, with strong communication, organisation and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, research and critical thinking skills, and stakeholder engagement at all levels.
• Commitment to health, safety and security standards.