Project / Senior Geologist

Project / Senior Geologist

Murchison Minerals Ltd. is seeking a Project / Senior Geologist to support and manage its exploration programs.

The position will involve program planning and execution, geological interpretation, drill program management and target generation.

Company Description

Murchison is a Canadian‐based exploration Company focused on the exploration and development of the 100% owned Brabant Lake zinc‐copper‐silver project in north‐central Saskatchewan and on nickel-copper-cobalt exploration at the 100% owned HPM Project in Quebec. Additional information about Murchison Minerals, its strategy, and its projects is available at www.murchisonminerals.com.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage diamond drilling and field exploration programs
• Supervise core logging, sampling and QA/QC
• Manage and mentor junior geologists and field personnel
• Coordinate contractors and exploration service providers
• Interpret geological, geochemical, geophysical and structural datasets
• Develop and maintain 3D geological models
• Generate and prioritize exploration targets
• Review and integrate historical exploration data
• Prepare drill plans, sections, maps and technical figures
• Assist with exploration budgets, scheduling and logistics
• Maintain geological databases and data quality
• Prepare technical and assessment reports
• Ensure exploration activities meet company health and safety requirements
• Participate directly in field programs, core logging and other exploration activities as required

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or higher in Geology, Geological Sciences or a related discipline
• Approximately 7+ years of mineral exploration experience
• Registered as a P.Geo. or eligible for registration in Saskatchewan
• Experience planning and managing drilling and field exploration programs
• Strong core logging, geological interpretation, 3D modelling and target-generation skills
• Experience supervising junior staff, field crews and contractors
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices, including field-level risk assessment and working safely in remote environments
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Standard First Aid/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain
• Ability to work at remote exploration sites and handle drill core and field equipment weighing up to approximately 50 lb (23 kg)
• ATV/UTV and small-boat operating experience considered an asset

Experience with VMS or base-metal exploration, metamorphosed and structurally complex terranes, Leapfrog Geo, QGIS/ArcGIS and MX Deposit would be considered an asset.

Location: Saskatchewan, including remote field assignments

Employment: Full-time/ Contract Opportunities

Applicants should submit a résumé and cover letter outlining relevant exploration and project-management experience.