Chief Mine Geologist

1 day ago About The Organization Lake Shore Gold, a subsidiary of Pan American Silver, is located in Timmins, Ontario. The Bell Creek Complex, located approximately 20 kilometres northeast of Timmins, consists of an underground mine and processing facility. Mineralization is associated with the Porcupine‑Destor fault system within the Abitibi greenstone belt, with ore mined by narrow‑vein longhole stoping methods. Ore is then transported to the surface via a modern one thousand eighty metre deep shaft capable of forty‑eight hundred tonnes per day. The Timmins West mine is located approximately 18 kilometres west of Timmins, Ontario, one of the world’s most prolific gold camps. Mineralization is associated with the Porcupine‑Destor fault system within the Abitibi greenstone belt. The Timmins West mine is comprised of the Timmins deposit, the Thunder Creek deposit, and the 144 Gap deposit. All three deposits are interconnected by underground drifts. About Timmins, Ontario Timmins is a vibrant community of 45,000 residents that is a central hub for Northeastern Ontario. People can enjoy recreational activities such as camping, world‑class fishing, nature, and snowmobile trails. Direct flights to Toronto are available at the local airport via multiple carriers. There are many support networks in the community including the local Timmins and District Hospital, local sports leagues for children and adults (hockey, baseball, basketball, etc.), golf courses, both cross‑country and downhill ski resorts, a community pool, and many other community events that provide entertainment throughout the year – fairs, carnivals, concerts, and more About The Opportunity We are looking to hire a Chief Mine Geologist to join our Timmins West Mine in Timmins, ON, on a full‑time basis. The schedule for this position is Monday‑Friday, 8‑hour days or 4 on, 3 off, 10‑hour days. Please note that this role is not a camp‑based position. In this position, you will be responsible for leading all underground geology activities at the Timmins West Mine. This includes managing the geology team, overseeing grade control, and playing a key role in the reconciliation process. The role also supports both short‑ and long‑range mine planning. The position oversees drilling programs, mapping, sampling, and QA/QC processes, and is accountable for interpreting geological structures and validating the resource model. It contributes to identifying near‑mine exploration targets to support future resource growth. The Chief Mine Geologist is expected to foster a strong safety culture, support the development of geologists and technicians, and maintain high technical standards in alignment with the values of Lake Shore Gold. Responsibilities Manage the system for daily grade control, ore/waste calls underground and daily grade estimates for underground work areas. Monitor underground geological activities daily and give instruction and react to unexpected situations. Responsible for aspects of occupational health and safety, and environmental matters over which the individual has control, including adherence to all requirements applicable to Lake Shore Gold Corporation. Manage geological data collection through sampling (chip, muck) and mapping (lithology, structure, mineralization/alteration, etc.) and update required databases (sample tracker, mapping in Deswik, etc.) and import assays from BC lab into database. Decide on standards of data collection, including numbers of underground samples and details for mapping. Review and approve underground mine layouts. Attend all regular daily and weekly tech services and mine planning meetings. Provide geological input to the stope design process and planning with Engineering. Participate in the mine reconciliation process with Engineering. Review yearly mine plan and approve tonnes and grade forecast for geology; also approve 3‑month mine plan tonnes and grade for stopes and development. Develop yearly operations and capital drilling schedule and update monthly 3‑month drill plan, working with the lead underground drill supervising geologist if appropriate. Prepare yearly geology budget proposal and manage the geology department costs for operations and capital drilling. Input into interpretations for litho and mineralization models for the orebody. Liaise with Chief Resource Geologist and Underground Drill Geologist/Coordinator. Mentor and develop skills of underground geotechnicians, motivate to achieve goals set annually. Identify and develop exploration targets within and outside the mine infrastructure. Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time. About You B.Sc. in Geology is required. P.Geo. in good standing. Capable of working independently. Maintain high safety standards. 8‑10 years’ experience of combined exploration and production geology preferably in an underground gold mining work environment. Demonstrated leadership skills and experience in a leadership position. Experience with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Datamine, GIS software, and Deswik. Team player with strong time management and organizational skills. Ability to coach, mentor and develop the geology team. Strong oral and written communication skills. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Benefits In return for your hard work and dedication you can expect to receive a competitive annual salary, as well as the following benefits: Mine Performance Plan Incentive (bonus) Sign‑On Bonus for eligible positions Relocation Assistance available for eligible positions Flexible Work Schedules Company‑paid extended medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits Wellness Spending Account Health Care Spending Account Company‑paid pension plan with 8% company contribution Basic life/accidental life insurance Long‑term disability coverage Employee Assistance Program Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care via Dialogue Competitive Paid Vacation Entitlements Paid pregnancy and parental leave How to Apply To express your interest in this position please forward your resume to: Lake Shore Gold – Human ResourcesP.O. Box 1067Timmins ONP4N 7H9Email: HR@ca.panamericansilver.comFax: 705‑269‑4936 Equal Opportunity Employer Lake Shore Gold is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and we believe that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and all aspects of employment including the decision to hire or promote will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirements. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. posted 1 day ago #J-18808-Ljbffr