Job Opportunity
Reference Number: 2011-0414-6
Position: Geologist (EXPIRED! Browse our current career opportunities instead)
Our client is a mining and exploration company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and operation of mining properties in Canada, and is currently focused primarily on nickel in Ontario.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Interprets shape, size and metal content of mineralized zones from geological mapping and diamond drill results
- Inputs and transfers findings and data to plans, sections, 3D computerized models for stope planning layout and scheduling
- Calculates official and production reserves as required
- Calculates grades for production forecasts and budgets
- Coordinates diamond drill programs
- Lays out diamond drill holes
- Monitors and ensures correct diamond drill log information entries to data base
- Monitors and calls grade in development and production headings
- Monitors and tracks grade throughout the ore handling system
- Verifies that correct plots of potential intersection of diamond drill holes are on mining layouts
- Directs and monitors production results in terms of grade and dilution and recommends actions to enhance ore extraction and minimize dilution
- Monitors and directs technical work performed by junior personnel
- Works under the supervision of a professional geologist as certified by the APGO
- In the absence of the Senior Mine Geologist he prioritizes and assigns work in the department
- Able to effectively complete all Geologist I and Geo Tech I tasks, functions and responsibilities.
Essential functions:
- Work in compliance with FNI standards and safety rules, the OHSA & regs, and the Internal Responsibility System.
- Physically able to conduct assigned work and walk up and down ramps, ladders and stairways, work in active headings, conduct lifting and pulling. Able to conduct general check scaling.
- Assist in the establishment of priorities on a daily basis.
- Provide technical support in the areas mapping of development and production headings, grade control, grade calls, marking up DDH, inspection of drill core underground and on surface.
- Conduct ground control observations and provide appropriate reports.
- Able to effectively complete all Geology I, II and Geo Tech I tasks, functions and responsibilities.
- Operate personnel vehicles on surface and underground.
This is a permanent position with employment starting immediately.
If you feel that you have the required skills and are interested in joining a stable organization, please complete this simple two-step Candidate Application.
We thank all interested applicants but due to the volume of resumes received only qualified candidates meeting the minimum requirements above will be contacted.
