Geologist, Mine Engineering

Position Title

Geologist/Project Geologist, Mine Engineering.

Employment Type

Full-Time

Organization

Gibraltar Mine

Location

Williams Lake, BC

Reporting Relationship

Chief Geologist

Salary Range

$102,700 to $128,300

About Taseko

Taseko Mines Limited is a dynamic and growing mine operator headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Focused on North America, Taseko is driven to unlock the true value of copper for a complex and changing world.

The Company's foundational asset is the long-life, low-cost Gibraltar copper mine in south-central British Columbia, for which it has won numerous environmental and safety awards for operational excellence.  Gibraltar is a state-of-the-art facility and the second largest open pit copper mine in Canada, with a 700+ person workforce.  Gibraltar produces an average of 130 million pounds of copper and 2.5 million pounds of molybdenum each year, with mineral reserves sufficient for more than 20 years of future operations.

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Role Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Geologist to join our Geology Team at Gibraltar Mine. This is an excellent opportunity for a Geologist to grow their Mine Geology skills through hands-on experience at one of Canada's largest open pit copper mines.

The successful candidate will contribute to projects for improve grade control process, support infill drilling programs and participate in training and mentorship of Geologist in Training. They will work directly with the Mine Engineering and operations teams on continuous improvement initiatives to promote mineral resource stewardship and operational excellence. This role provides the opportunity to work closely with senior professionals, and develop technical competencies.

Core Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously develop safety skills and habits to keep safe.
• Strong commitment to safety leadership.
• Work with and provide support to the Mine Engineering group which may include rotating roles.
• Mine Geology and Ore control:
  • Contribute to Ore control improvement initiatives
  • Support Ore control team with daily activities
  • Pit wall mapping, and Geological interpretation
  • Completing weekly projection model, bench reconciliation, ore cuts and stockpile management. 
• Modeling and reconciliation
  • Updating and maintenance of short range and stockpile models
  • Contribute to completion of month end reconciliation and reporting
  • Support resource improvement initiatives
• Project Geology
  • Support planning, execution and reporting of infill drilling programs.
  • Core logging, chip logging
  • Support Near Mine Exploration projects
  • Support mine to mill projects and initiatives.

Education & Experience

• Degree or similar education in Geology/Geological Engineering.
• Eligible to register as a P.Geo with Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia
• 4+ years Open pit mine experience is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Possess and maintain a valid Class 5 driver's license.
• Geological experience mapping and logging of porphyry or similar deposit types would be an asset.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Mineplan, Datashed, Leapfrog Geo and Wenco would be an asset.

The Community

• Williams Lake has a population of approximately 12,000 but services nearly 25,000 as it is a central hub for many outlying smaller communities
• Adult recreational leagues for many popular sports including hockey, soccer, and softball
• A fantastic trail network for mountain biking, walking, and hiking
• Dozens of nearby lakes for fishing, paddling, and camping opportunities
• Close by cross country and downhill skiing venues

Compensation

At all Taseko locations, we pride ourselves in offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development, education, and succession plan programs.

Additionally, our compensation and benefits package includes competitive salaries and vacation packages, health, dental, and disability insurance benefits, and an RRSP matching program.

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting position and join our growing and dynamic organization, apply via the Taseko website at

Taseko is an equal opportunity employer who encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

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