Workforce Inc. is seeking Project Geologists/Geochemists to join an exciting project near Matheson, ON!
Responsibilities:
- Ensure personal and team adherence to health, safety and environmental standards, including those who work under their supervision.
- Participate in health and safety initiatives, daily and monthly meetings and required reporting.
- Maintain strong communication and collaboration within the exploration team and across other departments.
- Represent the company in a professional manner.
- Collect, record and plot detailed technical data and maintain accurate database records.
- Work as a team with the Principal and Structural Geologists to help develop cohesive litho-structural and geochemical models for the various deposits.
- Conduct detailed geological logging of drill core from the company’s exploration programs, including the documentation of lithology, mineralization, alteration, and oriented structural data.
- Accurately select, mark and document sample intervals for assaying. Ensure strict adherence to company sample collection, shipping, and chain of custody procedures.
- Interpret and integrate geochemical data with geological, geophysical, and structural information to support target generation and prioritization.
- Conduct multi-element geochemical analysis using tools like ioGAS, Leapfrog, or GIS platforms to identify pathfinder elements and geochemical anomalies.
- Collaborate with other geoscientists to refine exploration models.
- Prepare and present technical reports, data summaries, and maps for internal reviews, partner meetings, or regulatory submissions.
- Design and implement geochemical sampling programs (soil, stream sediment, rock, trench, drill core) to support exploration targets.
- Supervise and participate in field-based sampling campaigns in remote areas, often under challenging conditions.
- Ensure strict adherence to all company QA/QC protocols and procedures to best industry practices.
- Continually evaluate and review new technologies and techniques as well as methodologies for improvements to the effectiveness and costs of the exploration program.
- Identify outside consultants, associations and experts who could add value to the company assets through targeted studies and reviews.
- Ability to operate data logging software, as well as other exploration related software, to ensure data is collected to best industry standards in maintaining the integrity and validity of data.
- Create interpretive geological maps, cross-sections, long sections, and level plans, as well as contribute to the interpretation of geological data and drill results.
- Monitor drill progress, as well as conduct regular site visits to perform drill inspections, or to ensure that orientation methods are followed.
- Prepare weekly or monthly progress reports, as required.
- Continually assess and make recommendations regarding the acquisition of lands, exploration and mapping programs and mine development.
- Devote time to acquiring new applied geological and geochemical skills, with assistance from senior team members.
- Other duties may be assigned as required.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geochemistry, or Earth Sciences (Master’s degree preferred).
- 5 years of mineral exploration experience, with at least 2 years in geochemistry-focused roles.
- Strong knowledge of geochemical techniques, sampling methodologies, and analytical methods (e.g., ICP-MS, XRF, fire assay).
- Proficient in software such as ioGAS, Leapfrog Geo, ArcGIS/QGIS, Microsoft
- Excel, and geochemical databases.
- Experience in interpreting multi-element datasets, identifying geochemical trends, and applying mineral systems thinking.
- Knowledge of alteration and mineralization signatures in key deposit types, notably Archean Gold.
- Experience with portable XRF instruments and field-based geochemical tools.
- Familiarity with data QA/QC software, workflows, and lab auditing processes.
- Registration as a Geologist in Training (GIT) or Professional Geologist (P.Geo.), or ability to register, is required.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office including word and excel.
- A valid Ontario G driver’s licence with a clean driving record.
- Strong team player, with the ability to collaborate with other employees in a friendly and respectful manner.
- Willingness to support other geologists and field staff as needed.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a high performing team.
- Commitment to safety, sustainability, and ethical standards.
- Excellent team and interpersonal skills
- Physically fit and able to lift 40lbs.
- Effective communication skills.
- Good organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to mentor junior staff and lead small teams in the field.
- Experience in database administration and best practice industry standards.
Schedule: 16 days on/12 days off, 10 hours per day (accommodations provided)
Travel Allowance: km based travel allowance provided
Pay Rate: $50- $65/hr (commensurate upon experience)
