Contract Geologist

_Denison is redefining mining by _**Powering People, Partnerships and Passion**_. We are trailblazers in uranium mining, adopting an innovative climate positive approach to mining by deploying ISR methods and building durable partnerships with Indigenous groups in northern Saskatchewan. As a _**Certified**_**_**Great Place to Work**_*®**_, our success is fueled by empowering employees with engaging work, unique development opportunities, and lucrative rewards - resulting in an exceptionally talented, diverse, and motivated team throughout all levels of the organization. Flexible and agile thinking ensures our workplace is one where talent thrives, innovation flourishes, and people have fun leveraging their passions to create powerful partnerships and positive results._

**THE ROLE**:
Supporting the _Exploration Team's _initiatives to enhance Denison's portfolio of uranium projects and properties in the Northern Athabasca Basin, **Contract Geologists** will primarily concentrate on core logging activities. Additional responsibilities will involve collecting, interpreting, and modelling field and subsurface data to further the development of Denison's flagship Wheeler River exploration claims, as well as other properties.

There are **2 fixed-term contract** positions available with work commencing on or around _**January 15, 2025**_, and an expected duration of approximately _**4 months**_.

**OUR COMMITMENT**:
At Denison, we place a high value on diversity of backgrounds and experience. We strive to create an inclusive workforce that reflects a wide range of cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints. Our team members are empowered to excel based on their personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Reasonable accommodations during the hiring process are available upon request. Applicants for this role must be eligible to work in Canada.

**OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE**:
Withstrong technical skills and progressive experience across all aspects of the mining life cycle, the Contract Geologist utilizes direct exploration and development experience to provide field-based oversight of drilling operations. Reliable, highly motivated, and safety oriented, the **Contract Geologist** brings to the role solid organizational skills, a strong sense of responsibility and demonstrated effectiveness in collaborating with others to achieve results. Additional qualifications and attributes include:

- Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geological Engineering or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution is required.
- Proficient organizational skills with a keen eye for detail and the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities efficiently and effectively.
- Strong interpersonal skills that support safe, collaborative and inclusive relationships with peers and contractors within a remote workplace environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate, persuade and influence others.
- Adept at managing performance against key milestone deliverables.
- Strong problem-solving skills combined with a continuous improvement mindset to adapt in a dynamic and changing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to think critically and effectively evaluate and resolve complex problems.
- An uncompromising commitment to always working safely, and reporting hazards or unsafe conditions immediately.
- Possession of a Drivers’ License that is valid and in good standing, and the willingness to operate/be trained to operate vehicles in remote areas is required; Experience driving an ATV is an asset.
- Certified in First Aid is strongly preferred.
- Willingness and ability to carry out work tasks and duties outdoors up to 25% of the time, team lifting to 50 lbs regularly, and with varying hours of work (up to 11 hours per day while in the field).
- Ability to wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required and assigned; CSA-approved steel toe boots are mandatory for most tasks.

**YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Accurately log, photograph and sample drill core, including high-grade uranium mineralization.
- Ensure that all geoscientific data is collected accurately and stored appropriately.
- Coordinate drill pad and trail preparation, spotting and stopping holes, and rig moves.
- Collect wireline geophysical data upon completion of drill holes.
- Assist in the interpretation and modelling of the geological and geochemical results.
- Generate drill targets, collaborate on drillhole planning and permitting, execute drill programs, and ensure the collection of quality geological data.
- Complete data compilation accurately and in a timely manner to support continued and upcoming field program activities
- Prepare written reports on program status, and actively participate and contribute to status update meetings as required.
- Report any hazards, unsafe conditions, near misses, accidents and/or incidents immediately and report to work fit for duty.