Exploration Manager - 2/2 FIFO
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
$180,000 to $220,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $180,000 to $220,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 15+ years of experience in mineral exploration and mining environments, with at least five years in a senior supervisory or management capacity.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Exploration Manager
Progressive Gold Project with a great tenured team!!
Northern British Columbia | 14 Days On / 14 Days Off | Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
An exciting opportunity for an experienced exploration professional to take the lead on a major gold exploration program in British Columbia.
We are seeking a Manager, Exploration to lead and drive all technical aspects of an extensive exploration portfolio, from regional project generation and target identification through to near-mine exploration and resource definition.
Reporting to the Vice President, Exploration, you will play a key leadership role in shaping and executing the exploration strategy, managing multidisciplinary geological teams, and overseeing contractors and consultants. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on a major gold project, working within a business focused on developing a modern, safe and sustainable mining operation with a long-term vision.
The Role
- Develop and execute exploration strategies across regional and near-mine projects.
- Lead multidisciplinary exploration teams, contractors and consultants, ensuring technical excellence and effective program delivery.
- Oversee geological mapping, sampling, drilling, geophysical and geochemical programs, maintaining high standards of data quality and geological integrity.
- Integrate geological datasets into robust exploration models and target-generation workflows.
- Manage land packages, project generation, target identification and exploration planning.
- Plan and oversee field programs, including permitting, logistics, contractor management and budget control.
- Ensure all exploration activities meet health, safety, environmental and community relations standards.
- Prepare and review technical reports, executive presentations and exploration communications.
What You'll Bring
- 15+ years of experience in mineral exploration and mining environments, with at least five years in a senior supervisory or management capacity.
- A proven track record of leading successful exploration programs, from grassroots exploration through to resource definition.
- Experience operating in remote and logistically challenging environments.
- Strong technical capability in 3D geological modelling software, geological database systems and ArcGIS.
- A degree in Geology from a recognized institution; postgraduate qualifications would be an asset.
- Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) in British Columbia.
- Strong leadership, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to confidently report to executive leadership.
- A highly organized, commercially aware and motivated approach, with a commitment to maintaining high professional standards.
- Valid driver's licence.
The Opportunity
- Competitive compensation and a 14/14 rotation.
- Paid time off.
- Extended health, dental and vision benefits.
- Health and Personal Spending Accounts.
- Disability and life insurance.
- Employee Share Purchase Plan.
Location: Wells, British Columbia
Rotation: 14 days on / 14 days off
If you're an accomplished exploration leader looking for the opportunity to shape and deliver a significant gold exploration strategy, we'd like to hear from you.
All applications will be treated confidentially. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead and execute regional and near-mine exploration strategies, managing multidisciplinary teams and overseeing geological, drilling, geophysical, and geochemical programs. Manage project generation, land packages, field logistics, permitting, budgets, safety and environmental standards, and technical reporting.
Requirements
Requires 15 or more years of mineral exploration or mining experience, including at least five years in a senior supervisory or management role, and a proven record leading programs from grassroots exploration through resource definition. Candidates need a geology degree, strong 3D modelling, geological database, and ArcGIS capabilities, and must be registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Geoscientist in British Columbia; a valid driver's licence is also required.
Skills
- Exploration Strategy
- Mineral Exploration
- Team Leadership
- Geological Mapping
- Geological Sampling
- Drilling Programs
- Geophysical Programs
- Geochemical Programs
- 3D Geological Modelling
- Geological Database Systems
- ArcGIS
- Target Generation
- Exploration Planning
- Contractor Management
- Budget Control
- Technical Reporting
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Extended Health Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Health and Personal Spending Accounts
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Bonus
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Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Science & Research
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Gold Exploration
- Mineral Exploration
- Regional Exploration
- Near-Mine Exploration
- Resource Definition
- Project Generation
- Target Identification
- Exploration Strategy
- Geological Mapping
- Sampling
- Drilling
- Geophysics
- Geochemistry
- 3D Geological Modelling
- Geological Database Systems
- ArcGIS
- Exploration Models
- Land Management
- Field Programs
- Permitting
- Logistics
- Contractor Management
- Budget Control
- Health and Safety
- Environmental Standards
- Community Relations
- Technical Reporting
- Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.)
- Remote Operations
- 14/14 Rotation