Geological Technician

Since 2009, Gowest has expanded its land holdings in the North Timmins Gold Project (“NTGP”) area to cover a total of109 squarekm in the Timmins gold camp, with much of the additional lands being located along the same geological structures – along the largely undeveloped Pipestone Fault, believed to be a splay off the prolific Porcupine-Destor Fault, which has produced the majority of the 145 million ounces of gold produced historically along the Abitibi-Greenstone belt – that host Gowest’s Bradshaw Gold Deposit (formerly Frankfield East) as well as a number of other gold showings.

Reporting to the Chief Geologist (or their delegate), the Geological Technician will be responsible for Geotechnical work to support the exploration and production geology teams at Gowest Gold.

• Tech and orient core.
• Sample core to required specifications and as directed. A strong attention to detail, paying strict attention to dispatch and sample tag allocation is required.
• Seal sample bags for security.
• Avoid contamination through proper maintenance and housekeeping.
• Organize and lift core boxes.
• Clean up facility and core racks.
• Field work sampling, as required.
• Assist Geologists, when requested.
• Work in a healthy work environment with full support, cooperation and commitment to satisfy our operation’s goal of being accident-free, with safety leadership targeting Triple Zero.
• Comply with federal and provincial acts and regulations, and legal requirements.
• Adhere to all relevant corporate policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Secondary School Graduation Diploma
• Good working and safety records are required
• Experience in Exploration/Mining experience in narrow vein gold.
• Knowledge of narrow vein gold systems in Archean terranes.
• Knowledge with Geotic Log Leapfrog Map Info, Autocad, or Deswick would be an asset.
• Exposure to drilling, core logging, and underground settings.
• Basic First Aid would be an asset.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite is an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, listening and time management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must possess a valid Class G Ontario Driver's License.
• Must be willing to relocate to Timmins.

• The role is located at the Frankfield Property, which is in the southwest part of Tully Township, approximately 32 km north-northeast of the City of Timmins, Ontario
• The ideal candidate for the role will work a rotation of 4 days on and 3 days off (10-hour days). Although you will be assigned a work schedule, this is not a guaranteed schedule of hours, and your work hours may vary with the needs of the company.
• Gowest Gold promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.

Gowest Gold is an equal opportunity employer, values diversity in its workforce, and encourages applications from qualified candidates. Wherever possible, accommodations are made for qualified applicants with self-declared disabilities. Gowest Gold thanks all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Company reserves the right to administer relevant tests to shortlisted candidates selected for interviews, in an effort to determine their suitability and the preparedness of those candidates to accept and perform in the role for which they have applied.