Senior Exploration Geologist

Description

Alamos Gold Inc. Young-Davidson is currently recruiting the following challenging position to join our operations team:

Senior Exploration Geologist

Alamos Gold is a Canadian-based gold producer with a long-term track record of creating value for all stakeholders through solid financial performance, low-cost production growth, and a company-wide commitment to social responsibility and environmental stewardship. We currently operate three mines – two in Canada and one in Mexico – and we have a strong portfolio of development stage projects, including the Lynn Lake Project and Island Gold Phase 3+ Expansion in Canada, and Puerto Del Aire Project in Mexico.

Alamos also has an early-stage exploration project in Canada, the Qiqavik Gold Project. Our core values of safety, teamwork, environmental sustainability, integrity, and commitment allow our more than 1,900 dedicated team members to thrive in their careers and to create a lasting legacy that benefits all Alamos stakeholders.

Alamos Gold’s Young-Davidson is a low-cost, long-life operation and one of Canada’s largest underground gold mines. It is located near the town of Matachewan centrally located between Timmins, Kirkland Lake, North Bay and Sudbury, Ontario. The 2020 completion of a highly automated, lower mine expansion has resulted in Young-Davidson increasing production and generating strong free cash flow. With a large Mineral Reserve base, it will serve as Alamos’ foundation for growth for many years to come.

This is a very exciting time at Young-Davidson, and we are searching for highly motivated and committed people to join our team!

If you are willing to be part of a team that is dedicated to growth, high performance and a culture of safety and accountability, we would like to hear from you!

Join Us in Driving Growth at Young-Davidson mine!

Are you passionate about mineral exploration and advancing geological understanding in a world-class gold mining operation? Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and safety-focused environment? If you are an experienced exploration geology professional who excels in technical leadership, target generation, and exploration program management, we want you on our team!

As the Senior Exploration Geologist, you will play a key role in advancing near-mine exploration opportunities and supporting the long-term growth of the Young-Davidson Mine. Reporting to the Geological Superintendent, you will be responsible for leading and executing exploration initiatives both underground and on surface, while contributing to strategic exploration planning and resource expansion efforts.

• Health, Safety & Compliance: Perform inspections, job observations, and field reviews to ensure compliance with site safety standards and best practices.
• Exploration Target Generation: Develop and evaluate exploration targets through data collection, interpretation, and application of geological principles.
• Exploration Program Management: Coordinate and oversee underground and surface diamond drilling programs to enhance orebody understanding and resource development.
• Data Analysis & Interpretation: Collect, compile, manage, and interpret geological information from drilling, mapping, geophysics, and surface sampling programs.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical leadership to the Exploration team, develop best-practice exploration systems, and mentor junior geological staff.
• Strategic Planning & Continuous Improvement: Contribute to exploration work programs, near-mine exploration strategies, budgeting activities, and continuous improvement initiatives across exploration functions.

• 5-10 years of experience in near-mine mineral exploration, with strong expertise in gold exploration and geological interpretation.
• Proven track record generating exploration targets, managing drilling campaigns, and delivering successful exploration programs.
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Geology from a recognized university.
• Registered as a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario, or eligible to obtain registration…