Geological Technician

Gatling Exploration is looking to hire a diligent and dependable Geological Technician at the Larder Gold Project near Larder Lake, ON.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Preforming the following tasks following established procedures:

- Handling, cutting, splitting, and sampling exploration diamond drill core;
- Tracking samples and packaging for shipment to the lab;
- Opening core boxes and arranging in order on core tables inside core shack;
- Checking footage blocks for errors and labelling box ends;
- Assisting with technical analysis and orientation line mark-up as required;
- Racking core boxes and tagging with hole number & box ends;
- Stacking empty core boxes;
- Palletizing logged and racking sampled core boxes;
- Storing pulps & organizing pulp storage;
- Bagging pulps for re-assay and preparing dispatches for bi-weekly shipment to lab;
- Data Entry as required;
- Other duties, as assigned by direct supervisor or designate
- Maintaining clean and safe work environment inside and outside the core shack
- Participating in all pre-operating inspections, workplace inspections, and safety meetings
- Follow safety policies, procedures, best practices and government regulations at all times
- Assisting core shack foreman with site maintenance (clean-up & construction)
- Bushwacking, as required, to accompany geologists to spot or inspect drill pads, etc.

Qualifications and Experience:

- Minimum Secondary School Diploma or GED
- Certification as a Geological Technician (Asset)
- Minimum of 2-years industry experience
- Previous experience handling and cutting drill core (preferred)
- Valid Class G Driver’s Licence
- with reliable vehicle
- Basic computer skills (experience with MS office products)
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Good communication (in English), literacy, and numeracy skills
- Ability to manage repetitive tasks and capacity to prioritize tasks
- Physical fitness with ability to lift upwards of 50lbs
- Team player with a proven commitment to safety, health, and the environment

Schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off, 10-hour shifts

Wage: $20-25 per hour depending on experience

, 6-month contract, immediate start

Closing Date: March 17th, 2024

**Salary**: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Larder Lake, ON (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-17