Geologist Mine

From humble beginnings in 2010, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you’ll have a bright future with us.

About Red Lake 

Evolution’s star is rising in Red Lake.

At Red Lake, our people have many career and growth opportunities and a bright future. With three underground mines and two processing plants all within the one site, Red Lake is one of the highest-grade gold deposits in Canada. The operational diversity and complexity at Red Lake, along with outstanding exploration potential, opens the door to many career possibilities and highlights working with us.

Located in Northwestern Ontario, we encourage our people to live local in the stunning community of Red Lake, where you can enjoy the outdoor lifestyle and adventures the region is renowned for. It’s very special that our town and operations are all close by, so it really does feel like one big community.

Your Benefits

At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future. Your benefits include:

• Relocation assistance
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Bonus’ including short term incentives
• Employee referral bonuses
• Recognition and Development program
• Study assistance
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Health and Dental Packages
• Access to Evolution Recreation Centre (swimming pool and weight room).

About the role

The Geologist Mine role offers an exceptional gain exposure to a world class Archaean Orogenic mineral system at Evolution Mining’s Red Lake Operations (RLO). As part of the Mine Geology team, you will be responsible for collecting, interpreting and providing geological information to the engineering, resource and mining departments to enhance the operation through ensuring confidence of ore extraction at RLO.

The roster will be 5 days on, 2 days off and 4 days on, 3 days off (9.5 hours). This is a local residential role. We offer a competitive salary, bonus structure and future growth.

Key result areas will include:

• Ensure daily ore production data is accurately reported and validated.
• Responsible for mapping development headings to RLO standards and communicate changes in mineralization, ground conditions /adverse structures that may affect mining and grade control to rock mechanics and mining departments.
• Visit stopes and monitor tonnage movements to help identify reasons for overbreak and grade variances. 
• Provide geological interpretations of ore domains and lithologies to engineering and resource departments to be used for mine planning and resource estimation.
• Plan, monitor and review grade control diamond drill programs and log drill core to RLO standards.
• Monitor and review diamond drill progress, hole deviations and complete diamond drill rig inspections.
• Update active geology model ore domains and lithologies when all mapping, logging, surveys and assays are returned and approved.
• Ensure quality control is maintained on all geological data including maintain databases and analysing data for production and reconciliation purposes.
• Work in a healthy work environment with full support, cooperation and commitment to satisfy our operation’s goal of being accident-free.
• Comply with federal and provincial acts and regulations, and legal requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About you

As the Geologist Mine, you will have a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology or Earth Sciences.

It is also important that you have/can demonstrate:

• 2+ years previous experience in underground mining geology.
• Strong geological and structural mapping skills and sampling best practices.
• Solid comprehension of how to target, design and manage diamond drill programs.
• Review block models and communicate ways to minimize geological risk.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft suite: Word, Powerpoint, and Excel.
• Advanced skills in Leapfrog, Deswik, AcQuire, and Datamine would be beneficial.
• Thorough working knowledge of relevant electrical codes and standards.
• Adapts well to constant change.
• Works well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Learns and adapts quickly to new software.
• Strong will to learn and develop.
• Self-starter demonstrating motivation and initiative.
• The ability to deliver results according to agreed plans.
• Promotes teamwork and cooperation and contributes to overall team success.

At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter. 

Other Important Details

As a condition of employment, successful applicants must complete satisfactory pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to Background Checks, Pre-Employment medical, Employment Verification, Education Verification and mandatory drug and alcohol testing.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you are an internal candidate, please inform your current supervisor if you are applying for this role once you have submitted your application. 

We thank you for taking the time to submit your application.

This posting will close on February 8, 2025.

For more information, please contact Susana.Taufaao@evolutionmining.com and to find out more about us and Red Lake, click here https://joinus.evolutionmining.com/