Newmont is the world's leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company's world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in North America, South America, Australia and Africa. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.

Dimensions

They will be reporting to the Senior Production Geologist.

Purpose

Interpret, collect and compile geological information, communicate with and direct underground production crews and provide support for the Mining department, the Engineering department, for underground operations diamond drilling, for reserve/resource calculations and for data management.

Safety & Sustainability Expectations

• Accountable for own health and safety performance.
• Ensures actions will not cause unsafe situations.
• Wear "Personal Protective Equipment" in the required areas.
• Be alert and observe, correct and report unsafe conditions.
• Follows operating procedures, and maintains an interest in safety
• Promote and maintain an accident free work environment

Essential Duties

• Expedite all geological duties in the underground operation, of which the principle role is grade control, which is principally one of data collection and presentation.
• Give geological support to the underground operation, working closely with the mining supervision and operators.
• Perform grade control including the sampling and monitoring of mining areas, assay validation, data entry, grade estimation, presentation of results and support to production in the most efficient method for the extraction of both ore and waste.
• Maintaining of data bases for production and reconciliation purposes.
• Advice is given freely on ground control and other geologically related issues.
• Continual improvement of existing processes in both grade and ground control.
• Perform underground mapping.

Provide Support

• Provide support to underground operations group on grade control
• Provide current geological information and 3D models to the Engineering Department as required for planning purposes

Training & Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Geology
• Minimum 2 years experience in a mining environment preferred. Some of this should be in an underground mine with exposure to technical computing.
• Experience with geological modelling, mine planning, and database software (Leapfrog, Vulcan, Deswik, Acquire) preferred.
• Proven leadership capabilities as you will be guiding the production department and making decisions with regards to production activities as required.
• Innovative and a proven ability to work with others.
• Focused on results
• Strong knowledge of mining processes and of company and regulatory safety standards and procedures.

Working Conditions

This position is located at Borden, part of Newmont's Porcupine Mine Site near Chapleau,ON.
In this role, you will work a 7x7 schedule.

Newmont is the world's leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company's world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in North America, South America, Australia and Africa. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.

Newmont strongly encourages all applicants to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as the vaccine is available to you as Newmont considers vaccination to be a vital tool in the fight against the pandemic. Proof of vaccination is required for entry to certain Newmont locations and for business travel, unless an exemption is required by law. Newmont may update its vaccination policies/requirements at any time in its sole discretion.