Manager Geology

About us

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 by 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 and Long-Term incentives.
• Taxable housing benefit
• 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 Manager Geology is a new role, responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction to the Geology function at Red Lake Operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and sustainable delivery of geological services that support current production, resource growth, reserve replacement, and long-term business objectives. Accountable for departmental performance, financial management, talent development, technical governance, and stakeholder engagement.

The position will be on an 5/2/4/3 (9.5 – hour day) roster and will be based residentially in Red Lake, Ontario.

We offer a competitive salary, bonus structure and future growth. The compensation range for this role is $220,000 to $287,300 CAD.

Key result areas in this role include:

• Prepare annual goals and objectives, operating capital and manpower budgets for the production
• Develops and executes the geological strategy, including exploration, resource definition, grade control, and reserve growth initiatives that support life-of-mine planning and business growth.
• Accountable for contractor management, commercial performance, and strategic partnerships to ensure value optimization, risk management, and delivery of departmental objectives.
• Manages and gives direction to external geological consultants to ensure work being performed is consistent with contract.
• Participate in the preparation of quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, and long-term strategic business planning.
• Provides strategic leadership to geological teams through senior technical leaders, ensuring alignment of geological programs with operational and business objectives.
• Leads departmental succession planning, workforce capability development, and talent management strategies to build a high-performing geology team.
• Provides technical governance and assurance over geological data, resource models, estimation methodologies, and reporting standards to ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Partners with Operations, Technical Services, Finance, Environment, and Executive Leadership to support business performance, resource growth, and strategic decision making.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, productivity, cost optimization, innovation, and operational excellence within the Geology function.
• Comply with federal and provincial acts and regulations, and legal requirements.
• Adhere to all relevant corporate policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About you

As a Manger Geology, you should hold a bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geological Engineering and have a registered Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo) certificate or have the ability to obtain this certificate. It is also important that you have/ can demonstrate:          

• Minimum 12-15 years of progressive geological experience in underground mining.
• Minimum 5-7 years of leadership experience managing professional and technical teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing departmental budgets, business planning, and strategic initiatives.
• Well-developed ability to comprehend and interpret technical language
• Proficiency using geological software, database, and mining software
• Experience with resource estimation and reporting.
• Experience engaging with executive leadership and external consultants.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and prioritization abilities
• Effective time management skills and able to manage multiple priorities
• Good computer skills with competence using Microsoft Office products
• Displays initiative and is a self-starter
• Possesses a strong work ethic
• Demonstrated ability of setting and achieving personal goals and objective
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving capabilities
• Superior planning and directing abilities
• Effectively capable of managing performance of others
• Competent conflict management and resolution skills
• Functions well under pressure and capable of adhering to deadlines

Closing date: Open until filled

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. 

We do not utilise artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select job applicants. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. 

To find out more about us and Red Lake, click here https://joinus.evolutionmining.com/   

We thank you for taking the time to submit your application. For more information, please contact Carine.Dagossy@evolutionmining.com