• Become a valuable addition to Centerra's Exploration team
• Boost your career by joining an established organization
• Receive a competitive annual salary between $78,700-$101,900

About Centerra Gold

Headquartered in Toronto, Centerra Gold (TSX: CG) is one of the leading North American gold and copper producers engaged in the operation, exploration, development, and acquisition in Asia, North America, and other markets worldwide.

Centerra’s vision is to build a team-based culture of excellence that responsibly delivers sustainable value and growth. We are committed to the safety, integrity, ethics, and fairness of our operations, promoting the highest standards of ethical business conduct of our employees, officers, and directors.

For more information, please see our website.

About the Opportunity

As a member of the British Columbia based Mount Milligan Exploration team, the Lead Exploration Geologist will be responsible for assessing lithology, alteration, mineralization, and structure in drill core from a silica-saturated alkalic Cu-Au porphyry deposit and accurately entering this data into an acQuire database. They will be required to utilize Leapfrog software to complete drill hole summaries and generate geological interpretations on paper cross sections. The Lead Exploration Geologist will also provide training and technical support for other core loggers, assist with the management of up to three diamond drills, as well as completion of field tasks including drill line ups, drill shutdowns, rig inspections, surface sampling, and collar staking and surveying. This may include filling an “Acting Supervisor” role as needed.

This role is a permanent full time position, approximately 155 kilometers Northwest of Prince George, British Columbia. The work schedule is 14 days on, 14 days off, 12-hour Shifts.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Assessing lithology, alteration, mineralization, and structure in drill core from a silica-saturated alkalic Cu-Au porphyry deposit
• Responsible for the accuracy and input of drill core data into an acQuire database and field data into an ArcPro project
• Management of up to three diamond drill rigs which includes ensuring the safety of the drill sites and drill contractors, pre, during, and post, site visits, line ups, and shutdowns
• Providing training, mentorship and technical support for other core loggers
• Supporting the Exploration Supervisor in their duties and responsibilities (drill/personnel oversight, reporting, etc.) and filling “Acting Supervisor” role as needed
• Utilizing Leapfrog Central and Leapfrog Geo to view deposit and drill hole data
• Generate paper cross sections of logged drill holes
• Write end of hole summaries for logged drill holes
• Conduct systematic pXRF and Terraspec sampling of select drill holes
• Field work such as flagging access trails, collar surveys/staking, rock grab sampling, mapping, and soil sampling as required
• Liaison with the contract drill team daily
• Conducting daily drill site inspections and weekly workplace inspections as required
• Working in conjunction with all exploration staff to process core efficiently
• Technical geological desktop studies and report writing as required
• May include planning, implementation, and oversight of early-stage exploration programs (field work, geophysics, drilling, etc.)
• Participate in daily toolbox meetings and weekly safety meetings
• Moving core from processing and logging facilities to storage areas
• Assist with the organization of pulp samples into storage facilities as needed
• General housekeeping/cleaning inside/outside core shack as required
• Adhere to all mine safety regulations and site policies

About You

The following will be critical to successfully perform this role:

• Bachelor of science degree in geology or a geology related field
• Registration as a G.I.T with EGBC preferred
• Minimum 3 years experience core logging on a porphyry deposit
• Working knowledge and experience with geological databases, GIS systems, or modeling applications (ArcGIS, MapInfo, Leapfrog, IoGas, AcQuire)
• Valid BC Mine Supervisor certificate
• Valid Canadian Driver’s License
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Capable of lifting core boxes up to 40 lbs
• Conducting work in a manner promoting safety to themselves and other

About the Benefits

As a valued member of Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine operations team, you can look forward to a competitive compensation structurebased on experience, skills, and qualifications. You'll also gain access to some incredible benefits, including:

• Tax-free travel allowance commensurate with the distance required for travel.

• Extended group health, dental, vision, and travel insurance

• Life Insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D

• Company-sponsored pension with Company match

• Employee & Family Assistance Program

• Healthcare Spending Account / Lifestyle Wellness Spending Account

• Reimbursements on work gear and equipment

• Annual Incentive Bonus

• Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company match

• Parental leave top-up program

• Professional development within the organization

• Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion

This is your chance to be part of an established, industry-leading global organization with incredible room for career growth and personal development.

If you have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!