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Coeur Mining attracts and hires highly skilled individuals. By joining our team, you can look forward to:
- A stimulating values-based work environment
- A culture of collaboration and inclusion
- Inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders
- Career development opportunities
- A deeply rooted commitment to responsible mining, health and safety and community engagement
- A competitive total compensation program
- A comprehensive benefits package including a retirement savings plan
About Coeur Mining
Coeur Mining is a growing, all-North American precious metals producer with seven operations: the Las Chispas silver-gold mine and Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska, the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota, the Rainy River gold mine in Ontario, Canada, and the New Afton copper-gold mine in British Columbia, Canada. In addition, Coeur owns the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead exploration project in British Columbia.
Coeur offers a flexible, hybrid work model and a culture built on safety, collaboration, and real opportunities to develop your career for those who want to grow alongside a company that is doing the same.
Rainy River
Situated in beautiful northwestern Ontario, 65 km northwest of Fort Frances, the Rainy River mine is an open pit and underground, gold and silver producing, residential mine site.
The Rainy River mine, located adjacent to the Ontario/Minnesota border is 65 kilometers northwest of Fort Frances, Ontario and is situated half way between Winnipeg, Manitoba and Thunder Bay, Ontario The area is home to more than 130 species of birds and large populations of moose, black bear and deer. If you enjoy outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, winter sports and lake country then this is an area you will love to live and work in.
Applicants who reside in Northwestern Ontario and have experience working in a cross-cultural environment, coupled with knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those living in the Northwest Ontario, are assets. Hiring priority will be given to qualified applicants who are beneficiaries of the Impact Benefits Agreement (IBA) and to qualified applicants residing in the Northwest Ontario communities. (Indigenous) Members must clearly identify their status on the online job application and resume if they wish to receive priority consideration.
About The Role
Schedule: 14/14
Position Reports To: Exploration Manager
Role Overview
The Project Geologist – Regional Exploration main responsibilities include overseeing the regional exploration programs related to early-stage field work, contractor management and drilling activities. The role should focus on tactical planning, safe execution and data interpretation. A strong geological background in VMS-style deposit will help the candidate to improve exploration targeting, potentially leading to the discovery of the next Rainy River deposit.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and execute the regional exploration programs, including but not limited to, mapping, soil sampling, drill rig supervision, core logging, managing field logistics, collection of geological data, and evaluation of results
- Ensure that all regional exploration activities, including contractor work, are consistent with the Company’s Environmental, Health and Safety policies and practices
- Participate in exploration program planning based on target ranking and ensure that programs are in line with Life of Mine strategy
- Develop regional and deposit-scale geological models as exploration progresses (lithology, structure, alteration, and mineralization)
- Assist the Exploration Manager with all reporting requirements to government and other stakeholders
- Other related duties to support the Exploration team as required
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications And Experience
- A minimum bachelor’s degree in Geology or Earth Science; Post-graduate degree, an asset
- Registered or eligible to register as a P. Geo in Ontario, Canada
- Minimum of 5 years of combined experience in mineral exploration, with additional mine site exploration or production geology experience being an asset
- Familiar with the fundamentals of exploration: mapping (field and pit), prospecting, soil sampling, drilling and logging (RC / DDH)
- Experience in managing field logistics, supplies and contractors
- Extensive knowledge of VMS-style deposit and previous exposure to regional-scale target generation
- Competence in GIS and geological modelling software; Leapfrog and ArcGIS, an asset
- Open to receiving mentorship and learning new concepts and methods to increase skillset and grow as a geologist
- Strong problem-solving, leadership, analytical and organizational skills
- A demonstrated commitment to safety, environment, and community
Compensation
The anticipated salary range for this position will be between $110,000.00 - $115,000.00.
Why Coeur Mining?
- Highly competitive base salary, and a quarterly incentive program
- Extended Health & Dental Benefit
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance benefit
- Defined match contribution to group registered retirement savings account
We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. Coeur Mining does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with the Company. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by Coeur Mining will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered.
Inclusion, Equal Opportunity, Accessibility
Coeur Mining is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request.
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