Senior Resource Geologist

Reporting to the Senior Exploration Manager, the Senior Resource Geologist provides leadership and coordination for Gold Candle’s exploration projects. The responsibility for this role is for safe, efficient, technical evaluation and execution in the production of deposit scale to regional scale geological models and resource estimates using varied datasets. The Senior Resource Geologist will collaborate with the Gold Candle Team and provide technical and supervisory leadership to the exploration project.About Gold CandleGold Candle is a privately-funded Canadian exploration company that is actively drilling and conducting exploration activities to evaluate gold mineralization present around the historic workings of the Kerr-Addison Mine, situated in McGarry Township located in Northern Ontario. Since 2015, Gold Candle has drilled over 130,000m on the property and extensive land position extending 6km along the Larder Lake Cadillac Break. Gold Candle successfully defined significant gold mineralization over the years. In 2025 Gold Candle released a multi-million ounce combined open pit and underground gold mineral resource estimate. In addition, Gold Candle recently released an initial mineral resource estimate on the newly discovered Geminid nickel deposit, validating the mineralized potential of the Company’s land position.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical LeadershipProvide technical leadership including reviewing, developing and maintaining exploration best practicesAct as a Qualified Person in developing and maintaining resource estimates following 43-101 standards and CIM guidelinesInterpretation and analysis of geological data and historical dataSupport brownfield target generation to maximize resource conversionSupport the development of greenfield exploration programs that effectively test a portfolio of regional targetsDevelop deposit scale exploration modelsParticipate in property evaluations within the districtHealth, Safety & EnvironmentLead on-site safety meetings, toolbox talks, and inspections, reinforcing Gold Candle’s HS&E culture by example and accountabilityIdentify and address safety risks in real-time. Initiate hazard mitigation, support safe work planning and escalate issues when appropriateSupport environmental inspections, drill pad rehabilitation, spill prevention and compliance with permit terms and site-specific conditionsParticipate in or lead incident investigations and root cause analyses during assigned shifts in coordination with the Senior Project ManagerCoordination & Execution SupportCoordinate with internal and external service providers to maintain deliverables of projects and schedules are alignedIdentify operational risks and communicate clearly to leadershipMaintain site-level documentation and communicate updates to Gold Candle leadershipSupervision & MentorshipProvide task-level coaching and mentorship to junior geologists and geologists in trainingCollaborate with the Senior Exploration Manager on setting performance expectations and participating in evaluationsSupport recruitment and onboarding of new site staffReporting & CommunicationMaintain clear documentation following exploration best practicesSupport summary reporting for regulatory and internal useAct as the communication bridge between site and Gold Candle leadership during assigned rotation, ensuring continuity of decisions and documentationGeological Execution & InterpretationOversee that the geological models are updatedContribute to the review and maintenance of geological data qualityGenerate resource estimatesProvide input on Leapfrog/Micromine modeling and target developmentContribute to technical summaries and support resource planningCollaborate with the internal and external Teams of geologists, engineers and technicians to assist in creating and maintaining the resource models and resource estimates Field Operations ExecutionSite conditions remain organized, safe and aligned with Gold Candle’s operational standardsSafety & Environmental OversightActive participation in safety leadership (toolbox talks, inspections, hazard identification)Field activities conducted in compliance with Reg. 854, EPP conditions and internal HSE proceduresTimely and accurate documentation of incidents, near-misses and mitigationsContractor & Site CoordinationContractors remain aligned with drilling priorities and quality expectationsLogistics and service providers are proactively managed to prevent delaysIssues or risks are identified early and addressed collaboratively with leadershipSupervision & Team DevelopmentField team operates with clear expectations, role clarity and adequate supervisionJunior geologists and GITs receive consistent mentorship and in-field coachingCross-shift handovers are documented and contribute to operational continuity Reporting & CommunicationReports are submitted on time, complete and include relevant technical and operational insightTechnical ContributionDeveloping and maintaining resource estimates following 43-101 standards and CIM guidelinesSupporting target refinements and program adjustments using the most up to date observed dataMaintains awareness of broader geological objectives and integrates field learnings accordingly QualificationsB.Sc. in Geology, Geological Engineering or Earth Sciences (required)P.Geo. designation in Ontario for a minimum of 5 yearsMinimum 10 years of progressive mineral exploration or mine geology experienceStrong background in geological data collection and database management in an active diamond drilling environment and/or mining environmentExperience leading cross-functional teams and mentoring junior geologistsCompetence with geological modeling software (e.g., Leapfrog, Micromine, etc), GIS tools, and database platforms (e.g., GeoSpark or similar)Deep understanding of safe work practices, emergency response, and familiarity with Ontario exploration regulatory complianceExperience supporting or leading field incident investigations and root cause analysesCompetency in Excel and project tracking tools is essentialSchedule / Working EnvironmentTo be determined.Reward for Your EffortsCompetitive compensation with a bonus structure including short and long-term incentivesComprehensive health benefits packageQualified candidates can apply here or email their resume to contact@goldcandle.com.Gold Candle Ltd. is committed to an environment that is barrier free. We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.