At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Mineral Resource department and enhance mineral asset value through strategic planning.
- Company: Join Lion One, a leader in mining with a commitment to safety and integrity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a focus on safety culture.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for leadership and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the mining industry while growing your career in geology.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in underground mine geology and a degree in Geology required.
Narrow Vein Gold/Roscoelite experience would be considered an asset!
Purpose: To provide strategic leadership for the Mineral Resource (MR) department of Lion One. The incumbent is responsible for planning, monitoring, reporting and delivery of all MR activities. The key objective of the role is to increase the value of the mineral resource asset through improved utilisation, resource growth, discovery, or acquisition/divestment.
Key Accountabilities or Activities:
- Manage the delivery of approved work programs
- Manage work allocation to ensure resource replenishment
- Human Resources – recruitment, training and succession planning
- Orebody knowledge and mineral system studies
- Implement business improvement programs
- Production reporting
- Wireframe and block model development
Code of Conduct: Adherence at all times to the Lion One Code of Conduct. The code provides standards for appropriate ethical and professional behaviour. It is based on Lion One’s values of Safety, Integrity, Action and Results which form the basis of, and underpin all of Lion One’s business relationships.
Safety, Health, Environment and Community (SHEC): Demonstrate safe behaviour at all times and comply with the site’s standards and procedures in SHEC. Promote awareness of SHEC practices and embed a safety culture. Demonstrate effective performance in achieving agreed SHEC goals that support the department site and company standards. Demonstrate leadership in SHEC through personal behaviours and conversations.
Position Required Capabilities:
Skills:
- Solid experience in the use of mining and database software Deswik and Leapfrog preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to produce technical procedures and documentation
- Ability to schedule and prioritise tasks
- Demonstrate leadership in the Safety culture
- Excellent personnel management
Knowledge:
- Proficient in Block model generation and estimation techniques
- Good practical understanding of Drilling and Mining methods
- Excellent knowledge of reconciliation techniques
- Sound understanding of QAQC, sampling methods and theory
- Good practical understanding of underground Mine Geology Database Management and verification
- Maintain current understanding on industry technical
Experience:
- Minimum of 5+ years industry experience covering underground mine geology
- Experience with narrow vein underground gold deposits preferred
- Experience in foreign developing world environments preferred
Education, Qualifications, Tickets, Licences:
- Degree in Geology
- Membership of an acceptable professional organisation
Mine Geologist in North Vancouver employer: Lion One Metals Ltd.
Lion One is an exceptional employer that prioritizes the growth and development of its employees, particularly in the dynamic field of underground mine geology. With a strong commitment to safety, integrity, and community, the company fosters a collaborative work culture where innovative ideas are encouraged, and professional advancement is supported through training and mentorship. Located in a region rich in mineral resources, Lion One offers unique opportunities for meaningful contributions to resource discovery and management, making it an ideal workplace for passionate geologists seeking to make a significant impact.
