Job Title: Senior Geologist
Department: Technical Services / Geology
Reports To: General Manager
Location: Site-based / Hybrid (as applicable)
Position Summary
The Senior Geologist is a senior technical leadership role responsible for providing direction, oversight, and accountability for geological activities across the operation. The role supports both current open pit mining and the planned transition to underground operations and plays a key role in integrating geology, mine planning, engineering, and operational execution.
With a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience, the Senior Geologist provides leadership to the geology function, coordinates technical programs, and acts as a key technical authority supporting operational performance, resource development, and long-term mine planning, while maintaining accountability for budgets, cost control, and efficient use of resources.
Key Responsibilities
Geological Leadership & Oversight
- Provide overall direction and technical oversight for geological activities across open pit and underground operations
- Establish geological priorities, work plans, and technical standards in alignment with operational and strategic objectives
- Review and approve geological interpretations, models, resource estimates, grade control programs, and reconciliation results
- Ensure geological work meets professional, regulatory, and corporate standards (including NI 43-101 where applicable)
Open Pit & Underground Integration
- Lead geological input into open pit design, sequencing, and grade control strategies
- Provide geological leadership for future underground mine planning, including development strategies, geological risk assessment, and ground condition interpretation
- Ensure geological considerations are fully integrated into short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans
Drill & Blast Program Leadership
- Provide geological leadership and coordination for drill and blast programs
- Work closely with mine engineering, operations, and contractors to align blast designs with geological conditions and production objectives
- Review blast performance and outcomes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives related to fragmentation, dilution, and ore recovery
Exploration & Resource Development
- Provide direction and oversight for exploration drilling and geological investigation programs
- Evaluate results and recommend development or expansion opportunities to support mine life extension
- Support the conversion of resources to reserves in collaboration with engineering and technical services teams
Team Leadership & Development
- Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to geologists and geological technicians
- Assign work, review outputs, and ensure quality and consistency of deliverables
- Support training, competency development, and succession within the geology function
Budget Ownership & Cost Control
- Develop, manage, and be accountable for geology, exploration, and drill-and-blast–related budgets
- Monitor expenditures against approved budgets and forecasts, identifying risks, variances, and opportunities for cost optimization
- Approve and prioritize geological and exploration expenditures in alignment with operational and strategic objectives
- Work with procurement, finance, and contractors to ensure cost-effective delivery of geological services and programs
- Contribute to annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
Data Governance & Reporting
- Accountable for the integrity, accuracy, and management of geological data
- Review and approve technical reports, presentations, and internal or external disclosures
- Provide geological input to permitting, environmental assessments, and underground development studies
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Lead the geology function in promoting strong health, safety, and environmental performance
- Ensure geological and drill-and-blast activities comply with site safety requirements and regulatory standards
- Actively reinforce a safety-first culture through visible leadership and accountability
Qualifications & Experience
Education & Professional Designation
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, or a related discipline
- Professional designation required (P.Geo., P.Eng., or equivalent), in good standing
- Post-graduate education considered an asset
Experience
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in mining geology or geological engineering
- Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership in both open pit and underground mining environments
- Experience leading or coordinating drill and blast programs
- Experience with budget development, cost control, and financial accountability in a mining environment
- Strong understanding of geological controls on mine design, blasting performance, dilution, and recovery
Skills & Competencies
- Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage competing priorities
- Strong professional judgment and financial acumen
- Ability to balance technical rigor with operational efficiency and cost discipline
- Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Proficiency with industry-standard geological and mine planning software
Working Conditions
- Site-based or hybrid role depending on operational requirements
- May require travel, rotational schedules, or extended hours during key operational periods
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
