Alamos Gold Inc.
Alamos Gold is a Canadian-based gold producer with a long-term track record of creating value through strong financial performance, low-cost production, and a company-wide commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility. With operations in Canada and Mexico and a robust pipeline of development and exploration projects, Alamos offers rewarding careers built on integrity, collaboration, and performance.
Young-Davidson Mine
The Young-Davidson Mine is a low-cost, long-life operation and one of Canada’s largest underground gold mines. Located near Matachewan, Ontario—centrally positioned between Timmins, Kirkland Lake, North Bay, and Sudbury—the site is a cornerstone asset for Alamos Gold. A highly automated lower mine expansion completed in 2020 has strengthened production and free cash flow, positioning Young-Davidson as a foundation for the company’s long-term growth.
Exploration Geologist
Join Us in Advancing Discovery and Growth!
Are you passionate about mineral exploration and geological interpretation? Do you thrive in a collaborative, safety-driven, and technically challenging environment? If you are an early-career to intermediate exploration geologist eager to contribute to discovery and resource growth at an operating mine, we want you on our team.
Role Overview
As an Exploration Geologist, reporting to the Senior Exploration Geologists, you will support and execute a wide range of geological activities associated with near-mine and regional exploration programs at the Young-Davidson Mine. You will play a key role in data collection, interpretation, and geological modeling, contributing to exploration planning and results that support the long-term success of the operation.
Key Responsibilities
Geological Data Collection & Interpretation: Collect, organize, and interpret geological data from exploration programs including diamond drilling, surface sampling, field mapping, and re-logging of historic drill core.
Logging & Sampling Standards: Ensure best practices are followed for drill core logging, sampling, QA/QC procedures, and database management.
Exploration Collaboration: Work closely with senior geologists to interpret geological information, support exploration plans, and execute work programs.
Geological Modeling: Participate in geological modeling and interpretation at the deposit and regional scale.
Health, Safety & Environment: Uphold strong safety, environmental, and operational standards and actively contribute to a culture of safety and accountability.
Reporting & Communication: Assist with technical reporting and communicate interpretation results to senior leadership and management.
Additional Duties: Support regional exploration activities and perform other related duties as assigned.
What You Bring to the Table
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Earth Science.
- Registered or eligible for registration as a Geologist in Training (GIT) or Professional Geologist (P.Geo).
- Recent graduate up to 5 years of experience in mineral exploration.
- Strong understanding of geological principles, mineralogy, structural geology, and gold deposit models.
- Experience logging diamond drill core.
- Self-motivated with strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, environmental responsibility, and community engagement.
- Experience with Leapfrog, ArcGIS, and SQL databases considered an asset.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a respected, safety-focused mining company with long-term growth potential.
- Contribute directly to active mine-site and regional exploration programs.
- Work alongside experienced geoscientists in a collaborative technical environment.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package with opportunities for professional development.
Working Conditions
- Rotational schedule: 14 days on / 14 days off
- Site-based role at the Young-Davidson Mine, Ontario
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in core sheds, field environments, and mine-related settings
- Capable of handling core boxes and conducting active fieldwork
Travel & Accommodation
- Camp or site-based accommodation provided as applicable
Pay/shift range: $80,600 CAD - $128,750 CAD
This is an existing vacancy
The expected salary range for this role is intended to support transparency and informed decision making. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience and internal equity.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Apply today and bring your geological expertise to Alamos Gold’s Young-Davidson exploration team, helping drive discovery and support the future of one of Canada’s premier underground gold operations.
Alamos Gold Inc. may use artificial intelligence to initially screen or assess applicants for this position with respect to mandatory job requirements.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Alamos Gold Inc. (the “Company”) is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible environment for all third parties, and will provide accommodation where required, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the “Act”). The Company is committed to excellence in serving all third parties including people with disabilities and will do so by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility and meeting the requirements under the Act in a timely fashion.
Preferred
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Experience with Leapfrog, ArcGIS, and SQL databases considered an asset
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Experience in logging of diamond drill core
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Understanding of gold deposit models, and ore-forming processes
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Strong understanding of geological principles, mineralogy, and structural geology
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5 year(s): Recent Graduate - 5 years’ experience in mineral exploration
Required
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Bachelor's degree or better in Geology or related field
