Geologist​/Senior Geological Technician

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We are currently seeking a Geologist/Senior Geological Technologist to join our Mines Technical Services Team in Sudbury. This is a fixed‑term (12 months) position covered under the Collective Agreement between Vale and the Local 2020‑05 United Steelworkers. As a Geologist/Senior Geological Technologist you will provide geological services primarily focused on core logging, geotechnically logging, and core logging QA/QC. The successful candidates would also have some knowledge or exposure to interpreting results, exploring for additional reserves, and defining current resources and reserves.

The candidates could also assist with the designing and implementing drill programs.

• Follow departmental safety program: attend and participate in daily safety line‑up meetings, monthly safety meetings, required safety training and adhere to site requirements.
• Geological and geotechnical core logging, sampling, QA/QC.
• Core is to be logged at the site’s logging facility.
• Must be physically capable of handling 90–330 meters of diamond drill core per day. Individual core boxes can range in weight from 12 to 30 kg.
• Assist project Geologists in the collection of geological, rock mechanics information and other diamond drill core‑related duties.
• Operation of mobile equipment, as required, to perform duties both on surface and underground (forklifts, utility vehicles, etc.).
• Communicate changes in ore interpretation to diamond drill geologists.
• Identify, analyze, and recommend opportunities for safety, productivity, and cost improvements.
• Communicate observed and potential safety hazards to site supervisor.
• Potential travel to mine sites and underground travel may be required.
• Possible diamond drill layout creation and creation of wireframes.
• Carry out specific accountabilities and projects as assigned by the Chief Geologist – Mine Exploration.

• The successful candidate will possess a Geological Technologist Diploma (focus on geology) preferred
  
  B.Sc. Geology or
  
  B.Sc. Geological Engineering.

• The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 18–24 months’ experience.

• Advanced understanding of data collection and database management, mineral resource management and reporting system including mineability and dilution, Grade Control, and diamond drill hole layouts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products to include Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook. Demonstrated competency in industry software including:
  Datamine studio, Deswik, Leapfrog, and Vulcan. Ability to visualize and interpret 3D geological data for modeling and grade interpolation.
• Knowledge of Vale geological guidelines and standards. Understand and have knowledge of Geological Systems including: AMGC (All Mines Grade Control), MEBS (Mines Exploration Bore Hole System), M&D (Mineability and Dilution) reporting, Diamond Drill Hole Layouts.
• Sudbury Basin geology knowledge is necessary to be successful in role.

• Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan.
• Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package.
• Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances).
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick,…