Discover New Career Opportunities with New Found Gold!
We are Hiring
Project Mining Geologist – Hammerdown Project
King’s Point, NL
At New Found Gold, we’re on a mission to uncover the treasures hidden beneath the Earth’s surface. As a leading gold exploration company, we combine cutting-edge technology with geological expertise to discover and develop world-class mineral resources. Our values—Leadership, Safety, Sustainability, Community and Courage—guide every step of our journey.
Reporting to the Chief Mine Geologist, the Project Mining Geologist will play a key role in supporting the geological understanding, grade control, and production geology at the Hammerdown Mine. This position is responsible for coordinating and advancing geology-based projects, supporting short- and medium-range production geology, planning grade control drilling programs, and geological modelling.
As a Project Mining Geologist, you’ll be part of a dynamic team. Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Your role in the Expedition:
- Planning and managing grade control drilling programs, including the management of contractors, staff and core logging. This includes the management of QAQC, sampling and data collection.
- Create updated geological sections with appropriate interpretations to guide the grade control process in narrow vein gold mining.
- Integrate geological data (mapping, drilling, field observations) into updated geological interpretations and models. Experience with 3D modelling software (Leapfrog, Datamine, etc.) necessary and will be an integral part of the position.
- Provide support and guidance to students, mine geologists and geology technicians.
- Foster a safety-focused and collaborative working environment.
- Other duties may be assigned as needed.
What you bring to the Field:
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geophysics, Earth Science (or related discipline).
- 5+ years’ experience working in a mining environment, grade control, or advanced exploration projects.
- Experience with Datamine, Leapfrog, Deswik, ArcGIS/QGIS, or similar geological and mining software.
- Proficient in other computer software (Excel, Access, etc.)
- Ability to work effectively in a site-based environment and communicate clearly with geology, engineering, and operations.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a production-focused environment.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Eligibility for professional registration as a P.Geo. or Geoscientist-in-Training with PEGNL, or another Canadian jurisdiction.
Preferred Provisions:
- Experience in narrow-vein gold, structurally controlled gold, or high-grade variable deposits.
- Experience with open pit mine geology and/or underground mine geology.
- Experience supporting diamond drilling or RC drilling programs.
- Experience mentoring junior geologists, students, or geology technicians.
The Terrain Ahead:
- Work Environment: Site-based role in a dynamic mining operation, with a combination of field, office, and production-support activities in a safety-focused, team-oriented environment.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Location: King’s Point, NL – Hammerdown Project
- Posting Date: July 17, 2026
Ready to explore new horizons?
How to Apply:
Send us an email with your resume and cover letter to [email protected] or fill out our contact form at this link https://newfoundgold.ca/contact/careers-opportunities/.
Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or in the message with your resume.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Work Location: In person
