Senior Geologist - Mine (Eagle River)

Senior Geologist - Mine (Eagle River)

23 Oct
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Wesdome Gold Mines
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Eagle River

23 Oct

Wesdome Gold Mines

Eagle River

Eagle River Mine, near Wawa, ON (Mine Site) Wesdome is a Canadian-focused gold producer with two high-grade underground assets, the Eagle River mine in Ontario and the Kiena mine in Québec. The Company’s primary goal is to responsibly leverage its operating platform and high-quality brownfield and greenfield exploration pipeline to build a growing value-driven gold producer.

Senior

Geologist – Surface Exploration The Eagle River Mine site has a tight-knit team where everyone knows each other and there is a robust sense of camaraderie and mutual support. There are many long-tenured employees and a lot of site pride. The mine is located a short drive from Wawa, deep in the forest where it is scenic and quiet.

It is a real ‘boots on the ground’ setting. Team members reside in a camp environment and typically work on rotations, depending on the position. The camp offers excellent food, a sauna/gym, recreational room and the opportunity to stay connected with family and friends.

Reporting to the Exploration Manager and Exploration Superintendent, the Senior Geologist – Surface Exploration will support the planning, coordination, and oversight of surface exploration programs across the Eagle River regional land package, including drilling, geophysical, and geochemical activities. The role will monitor active drilling, coordinate core handling and sampling activities, assist with drill planning using Leapfrog and QGIS, and provide core logging support as required. With training and mentorship, the successful candidate will progressively contribute to geological interpretation, target generation, and modelling, including the development and updating of geological and structural models.

As a key support to the Exploration Manager, this role requires strong leadership, initiative, technical competence, organization, attention to detail, self-reliance,



and a solid commitment to safety. Take ownership of day-to-day execution of surface drill programs, ensuring alignment with approved plans, data quality standards, and production priorities. In collaboration with the exploration manager and exploration superintendent, ensure safe execution of drill programs to deliver corporate strategy.

Supervise core logging (lithology, alteration, structure, mineralization) to maintain level of accuracy, and quality, in datasets. In collaboration with site resource geologist, enforce QA/QC protocols (sampling, standards, blanks, duplicates) to deliver high confidence datasets. Ensure compliance with procedures for drilling, core description, sampling and labelling, data entry and data management.

Work with the Database Manager to manage, validate, and maintain geological data within the database (e.g., Geotic), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to QA/QC and data governance standards prior to submission. Provide day-to-day guidance and mentorship to junior geologists, core loggers, and technicians. Supervise staff carrying out various exploration tasks in the core facility.

Coordinate contractors, including drilling, surveying, and sampling crews, in completing assigned tasks safely. Promote a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Ensure activities comply with company environmental, health and safety policies, and applicable provincial regulations, including the Provincial Mine Health and Safety Act.





Conduct risk assessments and enforce safe work procedures. Post-secondary degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, Geochemical, or another relevant discipline from a recognized university.

Experience in Canandian mining environments, preferably gold or base metals, is an asset. Geo with a provincial-level Geology/Engineering association, or eligibility for registration. Strong data analysis and interpretation skills. Solid understanding of industry best practices and application of NI 43-101 reporting requirements and standards. Ability to work under pressure with a high level of commitment to meeting deadlines and producing high quality work.

Eagle River Mine Shift / Hours of Work: 12-hours Schedule / Rotation: 14 days on, 14 days off Type of Hire: Full-Time, Permanent To learn more and for additional details about “Why Work with Us” and “Life at Wesdome”, please visit People and Careers. Market competitive base pay / salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications Annual performance-based bonus prospect Access to comprehensive extended health and dental coverage for employee and eligible dependents beginning on day 1 of employment (short-term disability coverage begins after 3 months) Healthcare spending account Training, development and education supports Travel allowances Programs to support the long-term well being of our team members (i.e.

Employee Assistance

Program) Family Day & Annual Holiday events Local community partnerships Wesdome prides itself on being an equal-opportunity employer committed to responsible mining practices and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or Aboriginal status.

📌 Senior Geologist - Mine (Eagle River)
🏢 Wesdome Gold Mines
📍 Eagle River

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