Sr. Exploration Geologist; Rackla - FIFO from Western

Overview

Sr. Exploration Geologist (Rackla) - FIFO from Western Canada. This role at Hecla Mining Company offers a leadership position within the Exploration team, advancing targets across the Rackla land package in central Yukon. You will report to the Exploration Manager and oversee all aspects of a remote, helicopter-supported exploration program, applying geological expertise to identify and test targets in support of Hecla’s long-term objectives.

The Keno Hill mine, located within the Keno Hill Silver District in Canada’s Yukon Territory. Keno Hill is among the highest-grade silver districts, located 350 kilometres north of Whitehorse, within the traditional territory of the Na-Cho Nyak Dun First Nation. It comprises 242 km2 with numerous deposits and more than 35 historical past-producing sites. Keno Hill is expected to produce 2.7–3.1 million ounces of silver in 2025 as the mine ramps up production.

The Rackla property sits roughly 30 miles northeast of Hecla Keno Hill, consisting of 8,771 claims over 650 sq miles (1,700 km2), accessible by air. It is a large, under explored land package with demonstrated gold, silver and base metal mineralization.

The mine is owned and operated by Hecla Mining Company, headquartered in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Established in 1891, Hecla has a long history as a precious metals producer and is committed to safety and environmental excellence.

• Ensure exploration team members work safely and comply with requirements to prevent incidents and injuries, including hazard identification and reporting; PPE use and maintenance; training; and implementing new safety measures as necessary.
• Review existing geological data and interpretations; develop knowledge of property geology and exploration history; evaluate mineral potential and generate initial property-wide targets.
• Review geologic and resource models (Leapfrog) to assess interpretations and potential for resource expansion at advanced prospects.
• Plan and execute helicopter-supported, remote-camp field and drill programs, focusing on mapping, prospecting, and generating drill-ready targets.
• Coordinate collection, compilation, management, and interpretation of geological information from field programs (mapping, prospecting, geophysics, drilling).
• Collaborate with the Yukon exploration and resource geology teams from initial mineral potential assessment to resource generation and QA/QC.
• Manage contractors and staff to safely achieve project objectives and provide leadership, mentoring and training.
• Communicate with management and stakeholders; maintain quarterly progress reporting; attend weekly updates; ensure safety and environmental issues are communicated promptly.
• Generate budgets and schedules; track expenditures to ensure programs are on time and within budget.
• Support an environmental culture and promote environmentally friendly practices; promote a strong safety culture.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in geology; post-graduate degree desirable.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience including helicopter-supported, remote-camp projects.
• Experience supervising geological field and drilling campaigns and managing staff and contractors.
• Advanced 3D software experience (Leapfrog preferred), GIS and Microsoft Office.
• Experience developing geological models with targeting and exploration experience.
• Strong understanding of geological settings, ore-forming processes, geochemistry and structural geology.
• Ability to think about geologic processes across time and scales.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Experience developing budgets, tracking and reporting expenditures.
• Self-motivated, organized and with leadership abilities.
• Commitment to safety, environment, and community.

• Pre-employment testing (drug & alcohol, blood lead, audiogram).
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License; clean driver’s abstract.
• Safety, Health, Environmental responsibilities and accountabilities: adhere to safety and environmental requirements, report incidents, identify and mitigate hazards, participate in risk assessment and safety initiatives, maintain PPE, and support safety…