Key Accountabilities

Job Title

Important Tasks / Activities / Outcomes

Safety & Supervision

• Demonstrate proper safety awareness and understand and mitigate safety concerns in the field.

• Oversee daily tailgate meetings to enhance safety protocols.

• Oversee safety documentation including, but not limited to, job safety analyses, risk assessments, and equipment and workplace inspections.

• Supervise and train geology interns, Geologists-in-Training, and field support staff, ensuring their effective contribution to project objectives.

Surveying & Prospecting

• Plan and execute geochemical and (rarely) geophysical surveys and prospecting activities.

Core Processing & Drill Supervision

• Supervise geological core processing, including geotechnical logging, geological logging, sampling, core photography, specific gravity measurements, core cutting, and sample shipping in collaboration with Geologists-in-Training, Geotechnicians, and other P.Geos or Project Managers on-site.

• Supervise drilling activities, including drill site setup, progress tracking, and ensuring adherence to safety standards.

Mapping, Interpretation & Quality Assurance

• Provide strong geological mapping and interpretation, contributing to the overall understanding of project sites.

• Ensure the quality of data captured during programs meets company standards and the ethical standards of applicable regulating bodies.

Project Management & Reporting

• Project and deliverable management of field programs and office-based tasks.

• Oversee GITs in project preparation, logistics, and updating budgets.

• Generate targets using collected field data (often also conducted in the field).

• Oversight of data acquisition, data compilation, and report writing.

• Data validation and interpretation for input into geological models.

• Provide support to GITs in drafting assessment and technical reports and maps.

• Analyze and interpret written reports for sign-off.

Position Requirements

Requirements

Required

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or satisfying the Geoscientists Canada’s Knowledge and Experience guide

Experience

• Minimum 3 years prior experience in mineral exploration or related field.

Designations & Certifications

• Professional Geologist (P.Geo) with APEGA, OGQ or other provincial legislative body, in good standing.

• Standard First Aid and CPR level C.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Able to make independent decisions on projects.

• Understand the risks and consequences of project decisions.

• Good understanding on exploratory drilling programs.

• Familiarity and application of the Dahrouge Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Plan and the Professional Practice Management Plan (must be reviewed and signed during orientation).

Working Conditions

Fieldwork

• Exposure to harsh weather, challenging terrain, and potential hazards like wildlife and adverse conditions.
• Geotechnical core logging requires lifting up to 60 lbs and sustained concentration.

Office Work

• Generally controlled, with occasional pressure, particularly around deadlines.
• Minimal hazards, but discomfort may arise from extended computer use.

Overall

• Strong commitment to safety and adherence to protocols and PPE in the field.
• Hazard exposure varies by project and season, requiring adaptability.
• Clear communication is essential for safety and team support.