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ASSISTANT, Junior Geological

Employer
Argonaut Gold
Location
Dubreuilville, Ontario, CANADA
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jun 25, 2021

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Category
Geology & GeoSciences
Work Term
Contract
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English

Job Details

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Exploration Chief Geologist, the Junior Geological Assistant will be undertaking a support role for on-going surface exploration in surrounding properties in the region of the Magino Gold Project conducting geological mapping and sampling programs exploring for gold mineralization in the Company's tenure. He/she would start June 21st and be offered a contract until the end August 2021. The successful applicant would be working 10 hours per day, on a 18 day on and 12 day off schedule. Accommodation and meals would be supplied by the Company as well as a travel allowance.

ABOUT ARGONAUT GOLD

Argonaut Gold is a Canadian gold company engaged in exploration, mine development and production activities. Its primary assets are the production stage El Castillo mine and San Agustin mine, which together form the El Castillo Complex in Durango, Mexico and the production stage La Colorada mine in Sonora, Mexico. The company also operates the Florida Canyon open pit gold mine in Nevada, U.S.A. which it acquired in 2020. Advanced exploration stage projects include the San Antonio project in Baja California Sur, Mexico, the Cerro del Gallo project in Guanajuato, Mexico and the Magino project in Ontario, Canada. The Company also has several exploration projects which are all located in North America.

MAGINO PROJECT

In 2017, the Corporation conducted a Feasibility Study during 2017 that examined mining the Magino deposit using conventional open pit mining methods and extraction of gold from the ore using a 10,000 tonnes per day carbon-in-pulp ("CIP") mineral processing facility. When developed, Magino will produce annually around 150,000 ounces of gold during the first five years of production. The project has over a 17-year mine production life (including one year of pre-production) and is estimated to create some 550 local jobs during construction and 350 jobs during operations over the life of the project.

During 2019, the Company received a positive decision statement and approval of both the federal and provincial environmental assessment processes. There is overwhelming support for the project and the Company has agreements in place with the Michipicoten First Nation, the Missanabie Cree First Nation, the Batchewana First Nation, the Métis Nation of Ontario and the Red Sky Métis Independent Nation. Mine construction is now underway with gold production scheduled to commence in the first quarter of 2023. Currently we have a strong exploration and development team and infrastructure in the town of Dubreuilville to develop the Magino project.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Support role for geological mapping/prospecting/sampling at property-wide and detailed scales including trench mapping and channel sampling programs.
  • Field work involves working under the direction of a senior geologist and/or prospector as a field assistant.
  • Update sample spreadsheets, collecting and carrying field samples.
  • Working as a team promoting a clean and safe working environment for all employees.
  • Comply with internal policies and procedures pertaining to the position.


QUALIFICATIONS :
  • An undergraduate or graduate student having completed a minimum of eight months in an Earth Sciences program at an accredited University.
  • Previous experience working in an exploration or drilling program is preferred but not required. All training for field work will be provided by an experienced geological team.
  • Have proven technical expertise and are good team player.
  • Have a good sense of organization and attention to detail.
  • Be motivated and enjoy working in remote areas and enjoy working in the bush.
  • Valid Drivers License (Employment with the company is provisional based on being able to be insured to drive company vehicles)
  • Previous gold exploration would be an asset.
  • Computer software experience in ArcGIS or other GIS software would also be an asset.
  • First Aid/CPR and ATV/UTV certification would be an asset.
  • Individual would have their own vehicle to get to and from the site for rotations (a travel allowance will be paid).


If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to be part of building a new mine in Canada and to build a career with a positive and supporting work environment, submit your resume by clicking on Apply Now below.

Argonaut Gold is an equal opportunity employer, values diversity in its workforce, and encourages applications from qualified candidates. Wherever possible, accommodations are made for qualified applicants with self-declared disabilities. Argonaut Gold thanks all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Company reserves the right to administer relevant tests to shortlisted candidates.

Company

Argonaut Gold is a Canadian publicly-traded mining company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (AR.TO), with corporate offices in the United States and Canada, and operations and projects in Mexico and Canada. As an equal opportunity employer, Argonaut employs over 1,400 people throughout the organization, and maintains the premise that the most important key to building a successful and sustainable company is our people.

It's primary assets are the El Castillo mine and San Agustin mine, which together form the El Castillo Complex in Durango, Mexico, the La Colorada mine in Sonora, Mexico and the production stage Florida Canyon mine in Nevada, United States. Advanced exploration projects include the Cerro del Gallo project in Guanajuato, Mexico, the Magino project in Ontario, Canada and the Ana Paula project in Guerrero, Mexico. The Company continues to hold the San Antonio advanced exploration project in Baja California Sur, Mexico and several other exploration stage projects, all of which are located in North America.

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