Senior Mine Geologist

Alamos Gold

  • Dubreuilville, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 26 days ago
Description :About Alamos Gold Inc.: Alamos is a Canadian-based intermediate gold producer with diversified production from four operating mines in North America. This includes the Young-Davidson and Island Gold mines in north and northwestern Ontario, Canada and the Mulatos and El Chanate mines in Sonora State, Mexico. Additionally, the Company has a significant portfolio of exploration through advanced development stage projects in Mexico, Turkey, Canada and the United States. Alamos employs more than 1,700 people and is committed to the highest standards of sustainable development.Alamos Gold’s Island Gold is one of Canada’s highest grade and lowest cost gold mines. This underground operation is located just east of the town of Dubreuilville, 83 kilometres northeast of Wawa in Northern Ontario. Through ongoing exploration success, Island Gold’s Mineral Reserves and Resources have continued to grow in size and quality, and Alamos is now investing in a major expansion project which is expected to transform Island into one of the largest and most profitable mines in Canada with an 18-year mine life. This is a very exciting time at Island Gold, and we are searching for highly motivated and committed people to join our team!If you are willing to be part of a team that is dedicated to growth, high performance and a culture of safety and accountability, we would like to hear from you!Primary Responsibilities:
  • Perform inspections, job and task observations to ensure compliance to safety standards.
  • Training and mentoring of staff.
  • Make recommendations for additional diamond drilling to improve understanding of the ore deposit.
  • Participate with Geology, Engineering, Exploration and Operations in short and long-term mine planning.
  • Provide stope reconciliations, dilution estimates, grade forecasting and grade blending.
  • Supervise the work of the Production Geology Department.
  • Using Datamine, CAD, other modeling and geostatistical software (as required), complete regular geological and grade wireframes for specified projects.
  • Data entry and basic administrative tasks.
  • Drill contract management, and cost control.
  • Recommendations on appropriate QAQC protocols.
  • Ensure that production forecasts are accurate, achievable, and in-line with company goals.
  • All other tasks related to the operations of Island Gold Mine as required by the Chief Geologist.
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:
  • B.Sc. in Geology
  • Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in a production setting of an underground mine
  • Strong communication, computing, planning and problem-solving skills
  • Flexibility/Adaptability, Analytical Skills, Safety
Working Conditions:
  • 4x3 – Tuesday-Friday Schedule
  • Office and underground work environment.
  • Island Gold offers company charter flights from Rouyn-Noranda, QC, Sudbury ON, Toronto, ON Monday to Friday
Physical requirements:
  • May be required to manipulate core boxes and sample bags which can weigh 40-50 pounds.
  • Periodic travel underground.
  • Has obtained the necessary certifications to work in an underground mine environment.
Alamos Gold Inc. (the “Company”) is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible environment for all third parties, and will provide accommodation where required, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the “Act”). The Company is committed to excellence in serving all third parties including people with disabilities and will do so by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility and meeting the requirements under the Act in a timely fashion.

Alamos Gold