Vice President Exploration

Position Title: Vice President, Exploration Location: Flexible (Ontario & Quebec with significant travel to field sites) Reports To: Chief Executive Officer Ore Group Company: Auriginal Mining Corp Position Summary The Vice President, Exploration is a senior executive responsible for the strategic leadership, technical direction, and operational execution of all mineral exploration and resource development activities. This role requires 10–15 years of progressive, hands‑on experience across the full exploration lifecycle—from grassroots targeting through advanced‑stage resource definition and development support. The successful candidate will bring deep technical expertise in volcanic‑hosted base metal and gold deposit environments, strong field credentials, and the ability to translate geological insight into value‑creating exploration programs. Fluency in both English and French is mandatory, enabling effective leadership across multilingual teams and jurisdictions. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Develop and execute the Company’s exploration strategy in alignment with corporate objectives. Build and manage a balanced portfolio of grassroots, early‑stage, and advanced exploration projects. Identify, evaluate, and prioritize new opportunities, including property acquisitions, joint ventures, and partnerships. Technical Oversight Provide authoritative geological leadership with a focus on volcanic‑hosted base metal systems (e.g., VMS‑style environments). Design and oversee exploration programs including geophysics, geochemistry, drilling, and resource delineation. Ensure all technical work meets or exceeds industry best practices and regulatory standards (e.g., NI 43‑101 or equivalent). Review and approve exploration models, targets, budgets, and technical reports. Operational Management Lead multidisciplinary exploration teams, including geologists, technicians, and external consultants. Maintain a strong field presence, particularly during critical program phases. Manage exploration budgets, schedules, and risk, ensuring cost‑effective execution. Establish and enforce health, safety, environmental, and community engagement standards. Corporate and External Engagement Serve as the Company’s senior technical spokesperson to investors, analysts, regulators, and partners. Support capital markets activities with clear, credible technical messaging. Collaborate closely with executive management on development planning, permitting, and project advancement. Qualifications and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline; Master’s degree or PhD preferred. 10–15 years of practical, progressive experience in mineral exploration and development. Demonstrated success in volcanic‑hosted base metal exploration, with direct field experience in relevant deposit environments. Proven track record of advancing projects from early‑stage exploration through resource definition and development readiness. Strong understanding of modern exploration tools and methodologies, including geophysics, geochemistry, and drilling programs. Experience managing teams, budgets, and multi‑jurisdictional projects. Fluency in both English and French (written and spoken) is required. Professional designation (P.Geo., CPG, or equivalent) is an asset. Core Competencies Strategic thinking with a value‑creation mindset Technical excellence and geological insight Executive‑level communication and presentation skills Leadership in field‑based and office environments Financial and operational discipline Cultural awareness and collaborative management style This role is suited to a technically rigorous exploration leader who combines field credibility with executive presence and who can drive discovery while building a high‑performance exploration organization. The Company offers an industry‑competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and performance, including base salary, performance‑based incentives, and long‑term equity participation. #J-18808-Ljbffr