Junior Geologist – Geologist In Training
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Coeur Mining, Inc. is a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with five wholly owned operations: the Las Chispas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Chihuahua, Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia.
Coeur Silvertip is one of the highest-grade silver-zinc lead projects in the world. Coeur is focused on targeted exploration of Silvertip’s large, highly prospective land package. Recent drilling results reinforce Silvertip's growing potential as an emerging tier-one asset for the Company.
About the Job:
The Coeur Silvertip mine, located in British Columbia just 8 kilometres south of the Yukon border, is seeking a Junior Geologist: Temporary Work Placement to work in a camp-based environment, working 12-hour shifts. Flexible work rotational schedule confirmed at time of hire.
This is an early career position suitable for students currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant post-secondary education program. Options are available for candidates who plan to return to school in the fall, as well as those available into the winter. End dates beyond September are subject to change based on the needs of the company. If you are motivated by unique challenges, change, working in a remote location and work-life balance with the flexibility of a rotational schedule, this opportunity is for you!
Responsibilities:
- Perform pre-operational checks, operate equipment, and perform all job functions according to Safe Operating procedures.
- Ensure that in all aspects of the operation, environmental policies and practices are followed keeping the preservation of the natural environment a priority.
- Responsible for accurate geological and/or geotechnical oriented-core logging and sampling.
- Assist in core handling activities when required.
- Assist team with inspections of exploration drilling worksites and operations.
- Accomplish other tasks within his/her area of expertise as requested.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
We are looking for a self-motivated team player with an attention to detail; previous field work/camp experience is required.
- Enrolled in or recently graduated from a B.Sc. Geology, Geoscience or Mine Engineering program (or equivalent field of study).
- Computer literacy with knowledge of Microsoft Office programs; some experience with geological software is ideal.
- Eligible for professional registration as Member in Training (if graduated).
- Valid driver's license.
- Physically fit to perform the duties of the position.
Additional Information:
This position is available in two work streams; one for current students and one for recent graduates. Candidates should indicate their current education progress in their application.
- To be eligible for the summer student work stream, candidates must be registered in a full time or part time post-secondary program in a Canadian post-secondary institution, returning to classes in the fall/winter.
- Silvertip is located within Tahltan and Kaska First Nations Traditional territories and local community members and Canadian Indigenous peoples are encouraged to apply.
- Additionally, remote British Columbia and Yukon residents are encouraged to apply. Positions may be eligible for external subsidies and applicants may be required to co-endorse subsidy agreement.
- Willing to work a two-week rotation schedule, with 12-hour shifts per day at a remote camp.
- Our current designated marshalling locations are Vancouver, Kelowna, Nanaimo, Calgary, Edmonton, Whitehorse, Teslin, and Watson Lake.
It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the “Company”) to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States and Canada is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
