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Senior Exploration Geologist

SSR Miningabout 2 months ago
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Senior Level
full_time

About the role

Who Are We? SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with five producing assets located in the USA, Turkey, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada.

SSR’s commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!

Job Description Reporting to the Supervisor, Exploration; the Senior Exploration Geologist is part of SSR’s greenfields exploration team and collaborates with other departments of the company. You will play an important role in leading geological practices in terms of target generation, property evaluation, exploration planning, litho-structural mapping, 3D implicit modelling, interpretations of models, and QA/QC in compliance with SSR’s best practices (including highest HSEC standards).

The Day To Day

  • Lead geological mapping and prospecting programs in the field
  • Serve as a leader in the field, mentor exploration geologists.
  • Prepare geological maps, drill sections and 3D models utilizing GIS and 3D modeling software
  • Evaluate geochemical, geophysical & geological databases and propose exploration targets
  • Supervise remote exploration drilling programs and technicians.
  • Prepare geological compilations utilizing provincial databases
  • Contribute to database management and QA/QC
  • Assist with preparation of exploration permits
  • Ensure and plan field activities in a safe manner.
  • Log and sample diamond drill core
  • Travel extensively when required.

Is This You?

  • Bachelor’s degree in Geology. A Master’s degree in Geology would be considered an asset.
  • Minimum 7-10 years experience in exploration.
  • Experience working in a multicultural environment.
  • Strong background in litho-structural mapping
  • Experience working in orogenic gold systems
  • Proficient user of GIS software (experience in ArcPRO would be considered and asset)
  • Proficiency with Leapfrog Geo (or equivalent 3D modelling software) is required
  • Competence in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Access)
  • Strong ability to effectively communicate both oral and written.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.

Working Conditions This position has a varied schedule. During active drilling and field programs, a 2x2 rotation based out of our remote exploration camps or the Seabee mine site. You will be required to fly in fly out of Saskatoon. During off seasons, a Monday to Friday schedule is in effect.

Our Stipulations This job posting complies with all Company standards, policies and procedures pertaining to appropriate conduct for employees, including the Code of Conduct. Our Respect in the Workplace policy, Safety, Health & Environment policies, and any other applicable standards, policies and procedures are implemented and or revised by the Company or by Legislation.

This job description is an outline of the key requirements and responsibilities for this role but is not to be considered an exhaustive list. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Drug (including marijuana) and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all positions. Applicants who have recently used marijuana recreationally may not pass a substance test as marijuana can remain in the user’s system for as many as 30 days after use.

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About SSR Mining

Mining
1001-5000

SSR Mining Inc. is a leading, free cash flow focused intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Turkey, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, Mexico, Peru, and Canada. In 2019, the Company’s four operating assets produced over 720,000 ounces of gold and 7.7 million ounces of silver.

SSR Mining’s diversified asset portfolio is comprised of high margin, long-life assets along several of the world’s most prolific precious metal districts including the Çöpler mine along the Tethyan belt in Turkey; the Marigold mine along the Battle Mountain-Eureka trend in Nevada, USA; the Seabee mine along the Trans-Hudson Corridor in Saskatchewan, Canada; and the Puna mine along the Bolivian silver belt in Jujuy, Argentina. We have an experienced leadership team with a proven track record of value creation. Across the Company we have expertise in project construction, mining (open pit and underground), and processing (pressure oxidation, heap leach, and flotation), with a strong commitment to health, safety and environmental management.

The Company intends to leverage its strong balance sheet and its proven track record of free cash flow generation as foundations to organically fund growth across our district scale land packages and to facilitate superior returns to our shareholders.

SSR Mining Inc. is listed under the ticker symbol SSRM on the NASDAQ Capital Markets and the Toronto Stock Exchange, and SSR on the Australian Stock Exchange.