Chief Mine Geologist (Crean Hill) (Greater Sudbury)

Chief Mine Geologist (Crean Hill) (Greater Sudbury)

11 Sep
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Magna Mining
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Greater Sudbury

11 Sep

Magna Mining

Greater Sudbury

Lead the Geology Behind Crean Hill

Magna Mining is looking for an experienced Chief Mine Geologist to lead mine geology at our Crean Hill Mine!

This is an prospect to take a key technical leadership role, overseeing the geological work that supports mine planning, production, ore control, and resource definition. You’ll work closely with Operations, Engineering, Exploration, and Metallurgy to turn geological understanding into practical decisions underground.

We’re looking for a strong geological leader who combines technical expertise with practical underground experience and knows how to get the most from both the orebody and the team.

All Magna Mining team members are expected to work collaboratively with others, lead the way in health and safety, act with honesty and integrity, and foster an entrepreneurial spirit in pursuit of excellence.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll have the opportunity to:

- Oversee grade control, geological mapping, orebody interpretation, reconciliation, and resource definition.

- Oversee geological mapping, core logging, and sampling in underground workings and drill cores.

- Ensure timely and accurate ore control models to support daily, weekly, and monthly mine planning.

- Manage ore mark-ups and provide geological guidance to Operations to minimize dilution and maximize ore recovery.

- Collaborate with Exploration teams on near-mine drilling programs.

- Provide input into drilling design, core logging, QA/QC, and geological modelling.

- Maintain up-to-date 3D geological models reflecting the current understanding of mineralization.

- Support resource estimation updates and reconciliation.

- Lead monthly production reconciliation between the mine, plant, and resource model.

- Report on geological performance, ore quality, and team KPIs.





- Identify and implement improvements to geological processes and technologies.

- Work with Mine Planning, Engineering, and Metallurgy to optimize resource extraction.

- Liaise with external consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies as needed.

- Supervise and mentor mine technical services support staff.

Requirements

Who We’re Looking For

You might be a great fit if you:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Earth Science, or a related field.

- Hold a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) designation in Ontario, or are eligible to obtain one.

- Bring 8+ years of underground mine geology experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.

- Have expertise in geological modelling software, such as Datamine.

- Bring strong leadership and communication skills.

- Have a solid understanding of underground mining methods.

- Understand regulatory frameworks and safety practices in underground mining.

- Bring experience with budgeting, cost control, and project management.

Benefits

What’s In It for You?

Magna offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, RRSP contribution opportunities, and access to employee and family assistance programs.

You’ll have the opportunity to take a senior technical leadership role and help shape the geological understanding and development of Crean Hill.

Minimum Salary: $120,000

Bring your underground geology expertise to Crean Hill. Come grow with us.

Magna Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Magna Mining. Due to the competitive nature of our recruitment process and the high volume of applications received, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

📌 Chief Mine Geologist (Crean Hill) (Greater Sudbury)
🏢 Magna Mining
📍 Greater Sudbury

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