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EXP26-09 Junior Exploration Geologist

  • Salluit, QC, Canada

Temporary

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Job details

Job type
Temporary
Experience
Minimum of 2 year experience in mineral exploration;
Working hours
77 hours per week
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

 

Junior Exploration Geologist 

Temporary Long Term  position 

Position to fill 1

Reference EXP26-09

Work location is in Nunavik

Deadline to apply October 30, 2026

The normal work schedule is on a rotation of 4 weeks: 2 weeks worked (77 hours per week, 7 days a week) followed by 2 weeks of rest.

Privileges & benefits

  • A competitive salary including Bonuses and a full range of social benefits;
  • Opportunities for learning, career advancement and the possibility of coaching;
  • A corporate culture focused on diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging;
  • Parking provided.

Future challenges 

Reporting to the Project Geologist, the Exploration Geologist performs all planned exploration work in the field, at the core shack and in the office. He is responsible for:

  • Follow work, health and safety and environmental protection procedures;
  • Contribute to the planning and implementation of exploration work; 
  • Monitor exploration work and ensure the quality of work results;
  • Perform core logging and sampling;
  • Regularly compile, process, integrate and interpret data and results of exploration work;
  • Participate in 3D geological modelling (including structures and mineralization);
  • Perform health and safety and environmental inspections of drilling sites;
  • Coordinate exploration work with logistics planners and technicians/day labourers;
  • Perform any other tasks that his supervisors may deem necessary to ensure the efficient conduct of exploration activities.

Requirements

  • University degree (Bac.) in geosciences (geology or geological engineering);
  • Applicants must be members of the Ordre des géologues or Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec;
  • Minimum of 2 year experience in mineral exploration; 
  • Bilingual (French and English); 
  • Experience associated with exploring the magmatic deposits (Ni-Cu-PGE) is an asset;
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Geotic, Leapfrog, ArcGIS or equivalent software;
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing (reports, presentations, others);
  • Demonstrated ability to organize and supervise an exploration team;
  • Must have a general explosives licence and a valid driver's licence;

Skills sought

  • Certain predominance towards compliance with health and safety rules and regulations and environment;
  • Willingness to work in a northern environment and in a multicultural team;
  • Good skills in communication and work organization; 
  • Dynamic, autonomous and positive attitude;
  • Possess excellent skills in preventive maintenance.

The masculine is used for the sole purpose of lightening the text and designates both the feminine and the masculine.

Only the selected candidates for an interview will be called.

More about this job

Responsibilities

The Exploration Geologist is responsible for performing planned exploration work, including core logging, sampling, and data interpretation in the field and office. They must also ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental procedures while coordinating with logistics teams and technicians.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a university degree in geosciences and be members of the Ordre des géologues or Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec. A minimum of 2 years of experience in mineral exploration and a valid driver's license are required.

Skills

  • Mineral exploration
  • Core logging
  • Sampling
  • 3D geological modelling
  • Data interpretation
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Environmental protection
  • Team supervision
  • Geotic
  • Leapfrog
  • ArcGIS
  • Microsoft Suite
  • Explosives handling
  • Preventive maintenance

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Bonuses
  • Social benefits
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Coaching
  • Parking provided

Visa sponsorship

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Categories

  • Science & Research
  • Engineering
  • Energy
  • Environmental & Sustainability

Keywords

  • Geology
  • Geological engineering
  • Mineral exploration
  • Core logging
  • Sampling
  • 3D modelling
  • Ni-Cu-PGE
  • Magmatic deposits
  • Geotic
  • Leapfrog
  • ArcGIS
  • Health and safety
  • Environmental protection
  • Explosives licence
  • Rotation schedule
  • Nunavik
  • Fieldwork

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