Exploration Technician

Exploration Technician (2-Year Contract)

Reporting to the Exploration Coordinator, the Exploration Field Technician supports geologists and ensures smooth field operations. The role involves hands‑on tasks such as drill site inspections, surveying, downhole surveys, and data QAQC, while upholding health, safety, and environmental responsibility.

• Work collaboratively and respectfully with team members to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow.
• Participate in health & safety meetings and ensure that environmental and safety protocols are followed on work sites.
• Choose and implement access to drilling sites and monitor the drilling rejects deposit.
• Conduct environmental and health and safety inspections at drilling sites.
• Conduct and train on the use of downhole survey and oriented core instrumentation.
• Conduct oriented core re‑assembly and orientation lines determination.
• Surveying – familiarity with total station, Leica, GPS, and drone operation preferred.
• Support the maintenance of camps, buildings, vehicles, and equipment.
• Supervise logistics of drilling programs, field work, and reclamation programs.
• Manage drill core and rock samples inventory.
• Assist in supervising core shack operations as needed.

• College diploma in mining technology or related field combined with 5 years of experience.
• Methodical and rigorous approach.
• Physical ability to manipulate loads of 50 pounds regularly and walk extended distances in the tundra.
• Experience with ArcGIS – asset.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment – asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Basic carpenter and mechanical skills – asset.
• Basic vehicle operator skills (snowcat, Challenger, skid steer) – asset.
• Helicopter logistics management – asset.
• Strong communication in English (oral and written).
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

14 days of work in Nunavut, followed by 14 days for transportation and rest; flights depart from communities in the Kivalliq region, Mirabel or Val‑d’Or, Quebec.

In accordance with applicable legislation, the expected compensation includes base salary and potential bonus opportunity. Individual pay will reflect skills and experience while remaining competitive within the local market.