Production Geologist

• 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 of $95,000 - $110,000, plus bonus and benefits

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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Located approximately 155 kilometres northwest of Prince George in central BC, the Mount Milligan Mine is a conventional truck-shovel open-pit copper and gold mine and concentrator with a 60,000 tpd capacity copper flotation processing plant.

Mount Milligan operates with comfortable camp accommodations equipped with private washrooms, TV, Wi-Fi, an onsite gym, and other recreational activities. Bus transportation to and from site is provided free of charge from several locations within the region.

Mount Milligan promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Geologist to join our Mount Milligan Mine (MTM) operations site.

This role operates on a rotation of 14 days on / 14 days off at a 12-hour daily schedule with camp accommodations provided.

The Production Geologist focuses on pit and ore production, providing technical support for ore control procedures, pit wall mapping, and geological input for the short-term model. This role involves continuous improvement of the short-term model, advancing the understanding of deposit geology, and sharing knowledge with Exploration, Resource, and Mine Geologists. The Production Geologist assists the Mill in identifying impacts on throughput and recovery, and provides technical assistance to Mine Operations, Engineering, and Exploration teams for ore delineation.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Manage ore control tasks, including blast hole mapping, blast movement monitoring, ore/waste delineation, and pit wall mapping.
• Supervise the Ore Control Technician and designated tasks such as blast hole sampling and blast movement monitoring.
• Maximize the value of ore reserves by applying effective dilution and mine recovery controls as directed by the Senior Mine Geologist.
• Investigate improved techniques for ore delineation and recovery.
• Assist with in-pit drilling programs as directed by the Senior Mine Geologist.
• Use in-pit geological knowledge to assist the Resource Geologist and Exploration team.
• Collaborate with multiple mine site disciplines and the mine planning group.
• Actively support and participate in site safety and health initiatives.
• Provide coverage for the Geotechnical team and Mine Geologists, as needed.

The following will be critical to successfully perform this role:

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or related field, required.
• P. Geo, an asset
• Experience in mining or exploration geology, preferred.
• Experience with geological mapping, drilling programs, and data analysis.
• Proficiency in geological software and tools, required.
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills, required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, required.
• Strong leadership skills to manage and guide effectively.
• Willingness to be adaptable.

• Work involves a camp-based role at the Mount Milligan Mine site with a set work schedule on a 14x14, 12 hours per day
• Candidates must be able to maintain high levels of performance for extended shifts, up to 12 hours in duration
• Occasional exposure to hazardous environments with the requirement of wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Mount Milligan is a safety-sensitive environment and promotes a drug & alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a ZERO – TOLERANCE policy, with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs/paraphernalia on site
• Bus transportation to and from site is provided free of charge from Prince George, Fort St. James and Mackenzie

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
• Extended group health, dental, vision, and travel insurance
• Life Insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D
• Company-sponsored pension with Company match
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Healthcare Spending Account / Lifestyle Wellness Spending Account
• Reimbursements on work gear and equipment
• Annual Incentive Bonus
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company match
• Parental leave top-up 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