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Chief Exploration Geologist

Job in Greater Sudbury, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: New Gold Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-06
Job specializations:
  • Science
  • Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 145000 - 170000 CAD Yearly CAD 145000.00 170000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Greater Sudbury

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

  • 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.

Rainy River

Situated in beautiful northwestern Ontario, 65 km northwest of Fort Frances, the Rainy River mine is an open pit and underground, gold and silver producing, residential mine site.

The Rainy River mine, located adjacent to the Ontario/Minnesota border is 65 kilometers northwest of Fort Frances, Ontario and is situated half way between Winnipeg, Manitoba and Thunder Bay, Ontario The area is home to more than 130 species of birds and large populations of moose, black bear and deer. If you enjoy outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, winter sports and lake country then this is an area you will love to live and work in.

Applicants who reside in Northwestern Ontario and have experience working in a cross-cultural environment, coupled with knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those living in the Northwest Ontario, are assets. Hiring priority will be given to qualified applicants who are beneficiaries of the Impact Benefits Agreement (IBA) and to qualified applicants residing in the Northwest Ontario communities. (Indigenous) Members must clearly identify their status on the online job application and resume if they wish to receive priority consideration.

About

The Role

Schedule:

14/14

Position

Reports To:

Exploration Manager

Role Overview :

At Coeur Mining, our vision is to drive long-term value through responsible production and aggressive, high-impact exploration across North America. Driven by a commitment to safety, community, and continuous growth, Coeur Mining is actively investing in the next generation of mineral discoveries. At Rainy River, our goal is to extend mine life and unlock new discoveries across our strategic land package—positioning our exploration team as a primary engine for regional growth.

In this role, you will help shape the long-term future of the Rainy River operation by driving regional exploration success and accelerating near-mine resource growth.

Reporting to the Exploration manager, the Chief Exploration Geologist main responsibilities include technical leadership for the Rainy River exploration team, management of the regional exploration programs and support of the near mine drilling program. The candidate should be experienced in target generation, geological interpretation, and 3D modelling, with a strong background in greenstone belt geology and VMS-style deposits.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and manage the regional exploration programs, including but not limited to, budgeting, target generation, strategic exploration planning, permitting, and reporting
  • Supervise and contribute to data management, collection, and compilation, and to the detailed interpretation and analysis of geological information
  • Develop, maintain, and update regional and deposit-scale geological models as exploration advances and the geological understanding evolves
  • Manage contractor-related regional work activities including contractor selection, drilling and field supervision, and cost monitoring
  • Assist the Exploration Manager with reporting requirements to government and other stakeholders, management of the near-mine drilling program and supervision of the Exploration team
  • Ensure that all exploration activities, including contractor work, are consistent with the Company’s Environmental, Health and Safety policies and practices
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the Rainy River…
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