Underground Geologist in Training

Career Opportunities:
Underground Geologist in Training (8036)

Make an impact at an all-North American precious metals producer. New Gold is now part of Coeur Mining. Visit  to learn more.

Coeur Mining attracts and hires highly skilled individuals. By joining our team, you can look forward to:

• A stimulating values-based work environment
• A culture of collaboration and inclusion
• Inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders
• A deeply rooted commitment to responsible mining, health and safety and community engagement
• A comprehensive benefits package including a retirement savings plan

Coeur Mining is a growing, all-North American precious metals producer with seven operations: the Las Chispas silver-gold mine and Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska, the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota, the Rainy River gold mine in Ontario, Canada, and the New Afton copper-gold mine in British Columbia, Canada.

In addition, Coeur owns the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead exploration project in British Columbia.

Coeur offers a flexible, hybrid work model and a culture built on safety, collaboration, and real opportunities to develop your career for those who want to grow alongside a company that is doing the same.

New Afton

Situated 10 kilometers west of Kamloops, British Columbia, the New Afton mine is an underground gold and copper producing site.

Kamloops is a city of 105,000 people, located 350 kilometers east of Vancouver. The area provides the opportunity to live and work in a vibrant community with its own university and within easy reach of world class ski resorts, championship golf courses, mountain biking trails, popular recreational lakes and award-winning vineyards

About the Role

Schedule: 7 on 7 off, 11-hour shifts, days only

Position Report To: Geotechnical and Geology Specialist

Position Overview Reporting to the Geotechnical and Geology Specialist , the Underground Geologist provides front-line geological support for ongoing geological and structural mapping, interpretation of mineralized zones, and development and maintenance of 3D geological models.

Responsibilities will include underground mapping and sampling, geological and structural interpretation, grade control, drill program support, and maintaining high-quality geological data. Working closely with mine operations, engineering, and planning teams, the Underground Geologist ensures geological interpretations are translated into clear, practical guidance that supports mine planning decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong commitment to safety in all aspects of work;
• Geological and geotechnical mapping of all underground development;
• Develop and maintain geological databases to support geological and structural model updates and ground support standards ;
• Daily communication and coordination with the technical services group, assay lab, mine operations and contractors;
• Perform underground sampling of development headings and production areas;
• Perform mud-rush inspections, classifying ore fragmentation and moisture content for proactive risk mitigation
• Perform draw point inspections:
• Communicate changing conditions and inspection findings in a timely manner ;
• Assist with geology-based projects and present technical information to mine operations crews;
• Assist the exploration group with core logging, sampling , and data compilation .

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, or related degree
• Minimum two years of geology experience;
• Eligible for registration as aGIT or EIT with EGBC;
• Experience with geological face mapping and/or core logging;
• Experience with geological sampling;
• Experience with 3D mining software e.g., Leapfrog,…