Production Geologist

Production Geologist

Date: Feb 21, 2026

Company: Hudbay Minerals

Production Geologist

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Hudbay Minerals Inc. is a vertically integrated mining company that operates mines, concentrators, and metal production facilities. Our vision is of a growing, well managed and consistently profitable company that provides value to our shareholders. Exploration success and continuous improvement in safety, health, environment, and operating performance drive the company’s value. Our employees at every level of the company demonstrate ethics and integrity, take on accountability and achieve success.

Strategic planning is a core strength with plan execution enhanced by high levels of understanding and collaboration. Our company strives to build mutual trust and respect with all of our stakeholder groups.

The Copper Mountain mine currently produces approximately 100 million pounds of copper equivalent per year. With a future mill expansion and the integration of New Ingerbelle, the Copper Mountain Mine is expected to produce approximately 140 million pounds of copper equivalent per year over the first 20 years of its 32-year mine life based on reserves. Copper Mountain is committed to the safe, responsible mining of copper, which is vital to powering a clean‑energy future.

Hudbay Minerals Inc. is seeking a Production Geologist at our Copper Mountain Mine in Princeton, BC. This position is a 7x7 schedule, day shift rotation.

Please note that this opportunity is NOT a fly-in-fly-out position.

As we continue to grow Copper Mountain Mining Corporation, there are many career development opportunities available for motivated and goal‑oriented individuals.

Work with us and you will benefit from the mentorship and guidance of experienced team members because we understand that in order to accomplish our goals, we must work as a team and rely on the effort of every team member.

Production Geologist

Copper Mountain Mine is located near the town of Princeton, British Columbia at the center of the scenic Similkameen Valley. Princeton is a community‑oriented town with a diverse offering of activities, especially for those who love the outdoors. Princeton is also in close proximity to both the city of Vancouver and the Okanagan.

Reporting to the Senior Geologist, the Production Geologist is responsible for day‑to‑day short term mine geology tasks and determining the flow of material from the mine to the mill, as well as providing ore control boundaries to the mine planners.

• Inspect blast hole cuttings
• Ensure that ore control staking is correct
• Perform field mapping of lithological boundaries and sampling of active faces
• Provide guidance to the blasthole sampling team
• Compile and validate assay data from blast holes and perform the necessary QA/QC checks
• Support diamond and RC drilling activities, monitor drilling progress, and interpret drill chips
• Compile mapping and assay information in 3‑D software and correlate it with existing models
• Assist with ore feed strategies to the primary crusher to provide optimal grade ore to the mill
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports as required
• Perform weekly and monthly reconciliation for model performance and impacts on grade
• Monitor blast movement and provide blast design inputs, including pre and post blast drone flights
• Ensure ML/ARD management principals are followed, and correct litho‑geochemical zones are identified
• Perform any other responsibilities related to the role or as assigned by the department head

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or equivalent
• 2‑5 years of experience working as a geologist in a mining environment
• Certified Professional Geologist designation and registered with EGBC (or eligible for registration)
• Experience in porphyry copper‑gold deposit geology would be considered an asset
• Familiarity with logging diamond core and RC chips is considered an asset
• Working knowledge of Geovia Surpac 3D software or similar industry standard software is considered an asset
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