Exploration Geologist Job Fort St. James British Columbia Canada,Science

Location: Fort St. James

Become a valuable addition to Centerra's Exploration team

Boost your career by joining an established organization

Receive a competitive annual salary between $94,500 - $97,335

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 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 use Leapfrog software to complete drill hole summaries and generate geological interpretations on paper cross-sections.

The Exploration Geologist will also assist with the management of up to two diamond drill rigs and the completion of field tasks, including drill line-ups, drill shutdowns, rig inspections, surface sampling, and collar staking and surveying.

This role is a fixed-term contract approximately 155 kilometres 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 Arc Pro project

Utilizing Leapfrog Central and Leapfrog Geo to view deposit and drill hole data

Management of up to two 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

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 the Geological Technicians, process the core efficiently

Technical geological desktop studies as required

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

1-3 year(s) exploration experience

Working knowledge and experience with geological databases, GIS systems, or modelling applications (ArcGIS, Map Info, Leapfrog, ioGAS, AcQuire) is considered an asset

Experience working in porphyry deposits preferred

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 others

About the Benefits

As a valued member of Centerra's Generative Exploration program, 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

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Professional development within the organization

Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Centerra Gold promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.

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!

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