Contract Core Technician

Discovery Silver Corp

  • Chapleau, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Discovery is an Americas-focused precious metals company with a diversified portfolio. Our Mission is to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders by operating in a safe and responsible manner and having a positive impact on local communities.Located in and around the City of Timmins, Ontario, Porcupine has two underground and one open pit mines. A continuous operation for over 100 years that provides a great work-life balance. Employees from diverse backgrounds are empowered through engagement, involvement, and growth opportunities in the workplace.Location
Chapleau, Ontario
There are 4 positions available
This contract is for 12 monthsSchedule
14x14Purpose
The Exploration Core Technician role will be a support to our geological team through diamond drill core handling, detailed data collection, and core sampling. With a strong commitment to safety and maintaining an organized work environment, this role plays a key part in ensuring high‑quality sampling, core management, and QA/QC practices across our exploration programs.Responsibilities
  • Ensure daily and timely delivery of drill core to the core shed from drilling operations.
  • Verify accuracy of hole IDs, core-tray labels, and core depths as indicated by drillers.
  • Prepare drill core for logging by marking meter intervals and indicating core loss zones.
  • Prepare oriented core – docking oriented core, marking orientation lines and cut lines record core orientation data.
  • Prepare sample tags post-geologist logging and mark sample breaks.
  • Conduct core sampling based on geologist-generated cut sheets, properly labeling and bagging samples, and inserting recommended Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) materials for assaying.
  • Capture, correctly name, and securely archive core photographs following established naming conventions.
  • Maintain inventory levels of drilling and sampling consumables (e.g., core trays, core blocks, sample bags, marker pens, Certified Reference Materials).
  • Coordinate with the assay lab to ensure periodic transportation and storage of pulp samples.
  • Enter daily drill data into spreadsheets and perform other relevant duties as assigned by geologists.
Training and Education
  • Minimum high school diploma
  • Valid "G" driver's license
  • Experience in the mining or exploration area is considered a strong asset.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive total compensation package including:
  • Annual total compensation of CAD$81,476 to CAD$100,647
Deadline to Apply:
April 23, 2026Additional InformationThis posting is for an existing vacancy at Discovery Silver.
We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Discovery Silver welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.
Please note that we use artificial intelligence tools to screen applications and assess qualifications and selected candidates will be contacted by a human for an interview.

Discovery Silver Corp