Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Tech Services Supt, the Chief Geologist will manage all ore control related functions, oversee 3rd party development of resource model, manage site exploration or resource delineation efforts and provide geotechnical support and assessment. This position requires minimal supervision and exercises independent judgment to effectively plan, manage and complete all site-related geological projects.

Essential Functions:

Oversee all ore control functions and determinations and blast hole sampling

Asses ore material types and work with metallurgical dept. by providing ore samples for column leach testing and characterization

Oversee field geological and geotechnical mapping and interpretive efforts

Oversee site geotechnical monitoring and provide geotechnical support and assessment for mine operations and mine planning

Oversee preparation of monthly reconciliations between the blast hole and resource block models

Oversee resource model development through monitoring of monthly reconciliations to identify significant variances and suggest modifications to modelling parameters, if appropriate

Manage all land status related issues

Knowledge, Skill and Experience:

Minimum Education (or substitute experience) required:

Undergraduate degree in Geology or Geological Engineering

Minimum Experience Required:

10+ years, with at least 5 in an operating environment with increasing responsibility

Skills Required:

Geological mapping (both pit and surface) and interpretation, data analysis, geostatistics and resource modeling, drill program management, ore control. Working knowledge of mining software.

Financial Responsibility and Authority:

Financial: Provide input for annual engineering budget, Manage spending within approved budget. Familiar with economic evaluation methods

Internal and External Business Contacts: Yes (e.g. consultants, regulatory agencies, etc.)

Supervisory: Evaluate staff performance with employee reviews. Train and mentor mine geology staff

Career Path:

Provides opportunities for, but not limited to, advancement in technical services and management at both the operational and corporate levels. Path could also include corporate exploration positions. Examples of these positions include; Tech Services Supt, Mine Manager, General Manager, Project Manager (exploration), VP Exploration.