📍 Location : Mine Kiena
⏳ Type of contract : Permanent position
📅 Work schedule : 7/7
Your role at a glance
Reporting to the Superintendent, Geology, the Senior Production Geologist plays a strategic role in the geological monitoring of mine development and production stopes. As the key underground technical resource, the incumbent is responsible for interpreting mineralized zones, overseeing dilution control practices, and optimizing ore recovery. The Senior Production Geologist actively contributes to operational performance through close collaboration with the engineering and mining operations teams.
What you can expect
- Provide daily underground geological monitoring (geo beat), including mapping, sampling, daily reporting, grade updates, and ore recovery optimization.
- Interpret mineralized zones and recommend adjustments required to optimize production
- Oversee and standardize mapping, sampling, labeling, and data compilation practices
- Provide the engineering team with critical geological information to support mine development and stope planning
- Actively participate in dilution control and monthly production-grade reconciliation.
- Update and validate the geological model based on newly available data
- Compile, enter, and ensure the quality of drilling and sampling data
- Mentor junior geologists and geological technicians
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of geological processes and performance indicators
- Maintain a safe work environment in compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies
- Perform other related duties as required by operational needs
- Participate in the implementation and enforcement of applicable laws, regulations, standards, and procedures at the Kiena Mining Complex
What makes you the ideal candidate
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology or equivalent education
- Minimum of 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in underground mining geology
- Member in good standing of the Ordre des géologues du Québec (OGQ)
- Strong experience in underground gold mining operations
- Proficiency with geological software such as Leapfrog, Datamine, Deswik, GéoticLog, and Microsoft Office Suite
What you bring
- Strong technical leadership and team mentoring abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Extensive knowledge of gold deposits, particularly narrow-vein systems
- Strong analytical skills and critical thinking
- Performance-driven mindset with a focus on operational excellence
- Strong commitment to health and safety
What you'll find with us
💼 Employer-paid group insurance (100% employer-funded) 💰 Group pension plan with employer contributions 📈 Competitive salary with bonus program 🚀 Career advancement opportunities within a growing company 🎉 Social activities and a friendly, family-oriented work environment ✈️ Travel opportunities as required by operational needs
Equal Opportunity Commitment
Wesdome is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace that values diversity. All applications are considered without discrimination based on age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know so that reasonable arrangements can be made.
📩 How to apply?
Send in your resume and cover letter on our career site page. The profils are evaluated gradually.
