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Exploration Geologist

  • Grand Forks, BC, Canada

The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000 per year, depending on the successful candidate's skills and experience. · Full-time

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The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000 per year, depending on the successful candidate's skills and experience.
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The Opportunity

Phoenix Metals is a growth-focused copper and gold exploration company based in Grand Forks, British Columbia, with an exciting opportunity for an Exploration Geologist to join our team in the historic Greenwood Gold Camp.

This is an opportunity to join a growing exploration company at an important stage of its development and contribute directly to a significant exploration drilling program. Working as part of a collaborative and technically focused exploration team, the Exploration Geologist will be involved in drill core logging, geological interpretation, surface exploration and target development, while contributing to the advancement of a broader camp-scale geological model.

Based on-site in Grand Forks, this role combines hands-on exploration work with geological interpretation and provides exposure to advanced exploration practices, training and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

· Conduct detailed drill core logging in a modern, high-tech facility.

· Interpret drill sections and contribute to the development and refinement of geological models.

· Conduct surface mapping, sampling and interpretation of geological information.

· Work with a diverse exploration team to develop and refine exploration approaches for defining and ranking targets, with the goal of growing resources and making new discoveries.

· Apply scientific knowledge and geological theory, using sound independent judgment and decision-making in carrying out assigned work.

· Complete assigned tasks effectively with minimal supervision.

· Ensure that company and industry standards are followed in all exploration activities.

· Prepare and present clear, comprehensive reports on geological findings and exploration activities.

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will bring:

· A Bachelor of Science degree in Geosciences, Geology or related discipline.

· A minimum of two years of exploration-related industry experience.

· Registration as a Geoscientist-in-Training (GIT) with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC), or eligibility to obtain registration.

· Structural geology skills considered an asset.

· Strong analytical and organizational skills.

· Excellent communication skills, including oral, written, listening and presentation skills.

· Ability to work in remote and challenging environments.

· Proficiency with GIS software is considered an asset, such as ArcGIS Pro or QGIS.

· Proficiency with geological modelling software considered an asset, such as Leapfrog, Vulcan, Micromine, etc

Location & Work Schedule

The position follows a 14-days-on / 7-days-off rotation, working 10-hour shifts.

The Company will provide accommodation in connection with your work at the Greenwood Precious Metals project. Alternatively, this position may be based in Grand Forks, British Columbia with no travel requirement, allowing you to return home at the end of each workday.

Grand Forks offers a welcoming, community-oriented lifestyle surrounded by the natural beauty of British Columbia's Boundary Region. Set along the Kettle and Granby Rivers, the area offers year-round outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, fishing, skiing and golfing, along with the convenience and amenities of an established community.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000 per year, depending on the successful candidate's skills and experience.

Why Phoenix Metals?

For a geologist looking to build their exploration career, this role offers the opportunity to work directly on a significant drilling and exploration program, contribute to geological interpretation and target development, and help develop our understanding of an important, historic mineral district.

At Phoenix Metals, your work will have a direct connection to our exploration strategy, resource growth and the pursuit of new discoveries.

Team members will also have exposure to advanced exploration practices, along with opportunities for technical training and mentorship.

Application Process

Please apply by emailing an updated cover letter and resume to: hr@phoenixmetalscorp.com.

More about this job

Responsibilities

Log drill core, interpret drill sections, and contribute to geological models, surface exploration, and target development. Collaborate with the exploration team, follow company and industry standards, and prepare and present reports on geological findings and activities.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree in Geosciences, Geology, or a related discipline and at least two years of exploration industry experience are required. Candidates must be registered as an EGBC Geoscientist-in-Training or eligible to register, and should bring strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; GIS, geological modeling software, and structural geology are assets.

Skills

  • Drill Core Logging
  • Geological Interpretation
  • Geological Modeling
  • Surface Mapping
  • Sampling
  • Target Development
  • Structural Geology
  • Analytical Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication
  • Presentation Skills
  • Independent Judgment
  • GIS
  • ArcGIS Pro
  • QGIS

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Categories

  • Science & Research
  • Environmental & Sustainability

Keywords

  • Copper Exploration
  • Gold Exploration
  • Drill Core Logging
  • Drilling Program
  • Drill Sections
  • Geological Interpretation
  • Geological Modeling
  • Surface Mapping
  • Sampling
  • Target Development
  • Resource Growth
  • Structural Geology
  • GIS
  • ArcGIS Pro
  • QGIS
  • Leapfrog
  • Vulcan
  • Micromine
  • Geoscientist-in-Training
  • Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia
  • Exploration Geology
  • Mineral District
  • Geological Reporting

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