Graduate - Geologist

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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 purpose of the Geologist Graduate is to provide a range of support, partner with the business and develop your Geology experience. Through the program, you will develop experience and gain exposure within the site geological teams including Discovery (Exploration), Resource Definition and Mining.

This two-year fixed term contract will be on an 5 day on /2 days off / 4 days on / 3 day off (9.5 hour day) roster and will be based residentially in Red Lake, Ontario.

We offer a competitive salary, bonus structure and future growth. The compensation range for this role is $77,000 to $96,500 CAD.

Key result areas in this role include:

• Develop and maintain strong and supportive relationships with stakeholders to align with Evolutions Discovery & Geology initiatives.
• Gain Evolution Mine Site and Exploration experience within the Discovery & Geology involved with the exploration, definition, and extraction of gold.
• Develop an understanding of key geologic criteria to look for when investigating a gold mineral system.
• Communicate with stakeholders including technical colleagues, mining engineers, surveyors, operators, field and support staff and contractors
• Support and aid daily activities within the Geology teams both on surface and
• Functions via site placement and exposure.
• Compile information onto geological cross sections and plans, and 3D models.
• Interpret and follow-up problematic field and laboratory results.
• Export and import data into database and mining software.
• Complete diamond drill layouts and review mine development prints. Assist with the management of drill programs including contractor management
• Communicate with mine team for grade variance, ground conditions and muck tracking by ensuring proper data support.
• Build technical understanding of a gold orebody and the processes and techniques underground, which may include:
• Collecting samples and geology information
• Geological mapping
• Supervision of drill rigs and contractors
• Logging of drill core
• Data compilation and validation
• Data interpretation
• Demonstrate behaviours aligned with the Evolution Mining values.
• Actively look for continuous improvement opportunities within the above areas of
• accountability.
• Commit to maintaining health, safety and security standards and principles, both within own workplace and through the identification of potential risks throughout Evolution.
• Split time between all Discovery & Geology specialties on site (over the course of the 2-year program)
• Participation in planned graduate development workshops and activities, include pre and post work
• Other duties may be assigned

As the Graduate
- Geologist, you should have qualifications in science, majoring in Geology. Geoscience, Geophysics or possess a similar degree within the last 3 years. It is also important that you have/ can demonstrate:

• Capability to coordinate a range of numerous activities within a demanding environment
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Strong attention to detail; with an eye for detail
• Strong learning…