Exploration Geologist
Job No:
PVG202010460
Location:
Northwestern, BC
Welcome to the Brucejack Mine!
We are Pretivm – a Canadian mining company, headquartered in Vancouver, BC and the proud owner of the Brucejack Gold Mine. Brucejack Mine is a 3,800 tonnes-per-day high-grade gold underground mine located in northwestern British Columbia, approximately 65 kilometers north of Stewart.
As an employer, we are committed to ensuring a safe, comfortable and diverse working environment. We are working closely with our neighbours – the local communities and First Nations - to provide employment.
About the Opportunity:
We currently have exciting opportunity for a Exploration Geologist to join the Brucejack Mine in Northwestern, British Columbia.
The Exploration Geologist position is located at Pretium Exploration Inc.'s "Pretivm" Brucejack, BC and reports directly to the Senior Project Geologist or designate.
Job Purpose & Accountability:
The Exploration Geologist’s primary responsibility is to support the Exploration Department in all aspects of geological programs at the Brucejack, BC.
Responsibilities:
Preform the following duties with safety being the number one priority:
- Collect, document, and interpret geological data
- Document, analyze, and interpret drill core
- Conduct surface geological mapping and sampling with attention to detail
- Assess and manage daily geological field traverses, planning helicopter pick-ups and drop-offs
- Punctually submit completed drill logs and geological sample descriptions in required formats
- Prepare sample submissions to assay laboratories with proper QA/QC protocol
- Analyze and discuss workplace information required for short- and long-term planning
- Demonstrate awareness and commitment to health, safety, community and environmental protection in keeping with Pretivm Exploration Inc.’s goals and objectives
- Perform other related duties as required
Qualifications:
- B.Sc. Degree in Geological Sciences or equivalent.
- 1 – 5 years’ work experience preferred
Skills:
- Strong communication, leadership, planning, time management and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, MapInfo and Geospark
- Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures
- Ability to document and maintain daily records
- Ability to complete daily geological traverses in highly variable terrain (thickly vegetated valley bottoms, snow covered slopes, scree slopes, ridgelines, etc)
- Analytical, supervisory, and problem-solving skills
- Cross cultural awareness of the differences in cultural and economic backgrounds
Additional Information:
- Work at remote location (camp) on an 18 days on/10 days off rotation
- Able to pass a pre-employment medical screening
- Must be able to lift/move up to 50lbs throughout a work shift
- Must be comfortable with helicopter transportation
- Be able to maintain high levels of performance over 11-hour shifts
- Able to work in areas of extreme weather conditions
- Able to work in close quarters with the team
- Able to share living accommodations and facilities with the team
- Pretivm promotes a drug and alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
What we can offer you:
We are committed to ensuring that all of our team members are kept healthy and safe. To achieve this, we provide comfortable camp accommodations, as well as balanced meals prepared by our culinary team.
Team members can expect access to TV and wifi, our on-site gym and a variety of recreational activities.
All of our team members are also rewarded with a host of great benefits, including:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications.
It is important to note that the wellbeing of our team is our top priority. As such, we promote a drug and alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING NEW CHALLENGE JOIN PRETIVM AND THE BRUCEJACK MINE TODAY!