Vacation Student - Exploration Geologist

Vacation Student - Exploration Geologist Vacation Student – Exploration Geologist Role About us

From humble beginnings in 2010, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you’ll have a bright future with us.

Evolution’s star is rising in Red Lake.

At Red Lake, our people have many career and growth opportunities and a bright future. With three underground mines and two processing plants all within the one site, Red Lake is one of the highest-grade gold deposits in Canada. The operational diversity and complexity at Red Lake, along with outstanding exploration potential, opens the door to many career possibilities and highlights working with us.

Located in Northwestern Ontario, we encourage our people to live local in the stunning community of Red Lake, where you can enjoy the outdoor lifestyle and adventures the region is renowned for. It’s very special that our town and operations are all close by, so it really does feel like one big community.

The Vacation Student - Exploration role offers an exceptional opportunity to play an active role in field programs to start learning the essentials of collecting geologic data. Field programs will include soil sampling, regional surface mapping and underground mapping.

This position will be on an 5/2/4/3
-9.5hr shifts and will be based residentially in Red Lake, Ontario.

The compensation range for role is $29.00-$32.00 per hour.

Key result areas in this role include:

• Assist with preparation of diamond drill core for geologic logging and sampling
• Gain initial exposure to logging diamond drill core with an emphasis on lithology, structure, and alteration relating to gold mineralisation
• Take part in some surface and underground drill rig inspections
• Deliver a short report for a geological project/question relating to your summer work
• Adhere to all relevant corporate policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

As a Vacation Student – Exploration, you will be enrolled in your 3rd or 4th year of a University program focused on Geology. It is also important that you have / can demonstrate:

• Relevant experiences in core logging or geology related activities
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Some exposure to mining software (QGIS or Leapfrog) would be advantageous
• Familiar with Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations for Mines and Mining Plants
• Strong will to learn and develop.
• Self-starter demonstrating motivation and initiative
• The ability to deliver results according to agreed plans
• Good writing and reporting skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way.

Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter.