At a Glance
- Tasks: Validate ground and support expansion decisions in a dynamic placer mining operation.
- Company: Expanding Yukon placer mining operation with multiple claims.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, seasonal contract, and fly-in/fly-out schedule.
- Other info: Opportunity for ongoing advisory support and career growth in the mining sector.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in transitioning from validation to scalable production.
- Qualifications: 7+ years of placer/alluvial gold experience and registered P.Geo preferred.
Senior Placer / Alluvial Geologist – Consulting Engagement
Location: Yukon (Dawson District)
Engagement: Contract / Consulting (Seasonal Field + Remote Modeling Support)
Compensation: Competitive Day Rate (Based on Experience)
6 Month Contract (Seasonal) + extensions following years - Fly in and Fly Out 4 Weeks On 2 Weeks Off
About the Project
We are an expanding Yukon placer mining operation controlling multiple contiguous claims in the Dawson district. The operation is transitioning from validation-stage mining into scalable production with planned winter stripping and high-volume seasonal washing. We are seeking a senior placer geologist on a consulting basis to help validate ground, reduce stripping risk, and support disciplined expansion decisions.
Scope of Engagement (Phase 1 – Validation & Modeling)
- Review existing geological data and historical work
- Develop a conceptual alluvial model of the claim block
- Identify probable paleochannel trends and bench systems
- Design a cost-effective drill or bulk sampling program
- Interpret drill logs and build preliminary yardage/grade models
- Provide strip depth and pit targeting recommendations
- Deliver a practical, economically focused technical summary
This engagement is focused on decision-making — not academic reporting.
- Targeting map(s) and conceptual channel interpretation
- Drill grid design with rationale
- Volume and grade sensitivity modeling
- Written technical memorandum with recommendations
- Ongoing advisory support during field execution (as required)
Required Experience
- Registered P.Geo (Yukon eligibility preferred)
- 7+ years placer/alluvial gold experience
- Direct experience in Yukon or similar northern placer systems
- Demonstrated experience interpreting drill data in fluvial systems
- Strong understanding of:
- Permafrost impacts on deposit geometry
- Field practical and mining-oriented
- Comfortable working in active pits
- Understands strip ratio economics
- Has advised on operations exceeding 150 yd/hr
- Experience scaling exploration into production
We are not seeking hard-rock exploration specialists.
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