Assistant Geology Superintendent
The Greenstone Mine commenced production in May 2024 and will be one of Canada's largest open-pit gold mines, with annual production expected to average nearly 400,000 ounces of gold per year for an initial 14-year mine life with additional potential from a large underground deposit.
Greenstone Gold Mines LP is owned by Equinox Gold Corp, a Vancouver-based mining company with seven other operating mines in the United States, Mexico and Brazil.
Assistant Geology Superintendent
Greenstone Gold Mines is seeking an Assistant Geology Superintendent. Reporting to the Manager Exploration & Geology, the Assistant Geology Superintendent is responsible for supervising, mapping, data analysis and reporting of in-pit production activities while ensuring accuracy.
The Assistant Geology Superintendent will assist with designing and managing the in-pit RC grade control drilling program.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE :
- Support the Manager Exploration & Geology while working in a production team to deliver the maximum ore grade to the Process Plant through accurate identification of mineralization, optimal ore classification and supervision of extraction
- Supervise in-pit geological mapping and data analysis for both grade control modeling and geotechnical evaluation
- Ensure accuracy of production dig line mark-ups
- Supervising and reporting of in-pit production
- Assist with designing and managing in-pit RC grade control drilling program
- Monitoring and evaluation geological and assay data quality; monitoring blasts with regard to geological structures
- Supervise sampling of various drills and evaluation of assay data quality
- Supervise update of grade control database, block model and design of ore blocks
- Maintain databases and analyze data for production and reconciliation purposes
- Reconcile mine versus mill figures and mine versus reserve and resource figures
- Ensure all mine geology department activities follow health and safety policies and laws
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Demonstrated proficiency with mining software. Experience with Datamine, Deswik and Leapfrog would be considered an asset.
- Thorough understanding in the efficient use of geological instruments, techniques and interpretation of data
- Self-motivated and safety conscious
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Ability to work independently as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Candidates must demonstrate good verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to work independently as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in language of operation
- Strong leadership skills and ability to create a positive work environment
- Demonstrate as strong attention to detail
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
- Strong analytical skills
EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION
- Degree in geology or related
- 10-12 years related work experience, preferably with an open pit gold mining environment
- Master’s Degree in Geology or Earth Sciences an asset
LOCATION
This position will be based in Greenstone , Ontario for the duration of the project.
HOW TO APPLY
To submit your resume, please visit www.greenstonegoldmines.com / careers .
Greenstone Mine provides company transportation from multiple pick-up point locations.
Greenstone Gold Mines is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.