Mine Geologist - Red Lake

About the role

Evolution Mining is recruiting a Mine Geologist for its Red Lake operation in northwestern Ontario, a high-grade gold deposit with three underground mines and two processing plants. The role sits in the Mine Geology team and provides geological information to the engineering, resource and mining departments to ensure confidence in ore extraction. The position is on a 5/2/4/3 (9.5-hour day) roster, based residentially in Red Lake, Ontario, and is advertised for an existing vacancy.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure daily ore production data is accurately reported.
• Map development headings to RLO standards and report changes in ground conditions or adverse structures affecting mining and grade control to rock mechanics and mining.
• Interpret ore domains and lithologies for engineering and resource departments, supporting mine planning and resource estimation.
• Visit longhole stopes and monitor tonnage movements to identify causes of overbreak and grade variances.
• Plan, monitor and review grade control diamond drill programs, log drill core to RLO standards and update active geology projects once logging, assays and surveys are approved.
• Monitor diamond drill progress, hole deviations and complete rig inspections.
• Maintain quality control on geological data: review, correct and approve drill hole surveys, logging and assays, complete daily shift reports and keep blast tracking accurate.
• Maintain databases and analyse data for production and reconciliation.
• Work safely, comply with federal and provincial laws and mine site policies, and perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years' experience in underground mining geology.
• Understanding of how to target, design and manage diamond drill programs.
• Ability to review block models and communicate ways to minimise geological risk.
• Adapts well to change and works well in a fast-paced environment.

Required skills

• Strong geological and structural mapping skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Advanced skills in Leapfrog, Deswik, AcQuire and Datamine are beneficial.

What we offer

• Salary of $77,800 to $95,100 CAD, with a bonus structure.
• Relocation assistance, defined contribution pension plan and quarterly performance bonus.
• Employee referral bonuses, recognition and development program and study assistance.
• Life insurance, disability coverage and health and dental packages.
• Access to the Evolution recreation centre (pool and weight room).