Geological Technician

• Become a valuable addition to Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine operations team
• Boost your career by joining an established organization
• Receive a competitive annual salary between $77,250 - $80,855

Headquartered in Toronto, Centerra Gold (TSX: CG) is one of the leading North American gold and copper producers engaged in the operation, exploration, development, and acquisition in Asia, North America, and other markets worldwide.

Centerra's vision is to build a team-based culture of excellence that responsibly delivers sustainable value and growth. We are committed to the safety, integrity, ethics, and fairness of our operations, promoting the highest standards of ethical business conduct of our employees, officers, and directors.

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As a member of the British Columbia based Mount Milligan Exploration team, the Geological Technician will be responsible for the accuracy and collection of all data associated with the mechanical properties of drill core, including recovery and RQD, specific gravity, magnetic susceptibility, etc. and completing field work such as downhole gyro surveys, surface sample collection, and collar staking.

This role is a fixed-term contract approximately 155 kilometres Northwest of Prince George, British Columbia. The work schedule is 14 days on, 14 days off, 12-hour Shifts.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Adhere to all mine safety regulations and site policies
• Collecting data by taking measurements for specific gravity, point load strength, and magnetic susceptibility of the drill core
• Recording recovery & RQD
• Converting measurements (feet to meters) and labelling core boxes, footage blocks and aluminum tags
• Washing and photography of drill core
• Piecing core together and marking mechanical breaks
• Drawing orientation lines as needed
• Conducting systematic pXRF sampling of select drill holes
• Entering data into acQuire database
• Helping prepare samples for shipment to labs
• Assist with core cutting and sampling as needed
• Moving core from processing and logging facilities to storage areas
• Conduct downhole surveys and maintenance of the survey equipment
• General housekeeping/cleaning inside/outside core shack
• Field work such as pre / during / post drill site records, line-ups, flagging access trails, collar surveys/staking, rock grab sampling, mapping, and soil sampling as required
• Completing daily drill site and weekly workplace inspections as required
• Organization of pulp samples into storage facilities
• Participate in daily toolbox meetings and weekly safety meetings

The following will be critical to successfully perform this role:

• Any post-secondary Geological Technician courses preferred
• This opportunity is perfect for new-grads who are interested in Exploration
• Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and the geodatabase software AcQuire
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions when required
• Conducting work in a manner promoting safety to themselves and others
• Valid Canadian Driver's License
• Capable of lifting core boxes up to 40 lbs.
• Required to meet pre-employment testing requirements.

As a valued member of Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine operations team, you can look forward to a competitive compensation structurebased on experience, skills, and qualifications. You'll also gain access to some incredible benefits, including:

• Tax-free travel allowance commensurate with the distance required for travel
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Professional development within the organization
• Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion

This is your chance to be part of an established, industry-leading global organization with incredible room for career growth and personal development.

If you have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today