Reporting to the Chief Mine Geologist, the Senior Mine Geologist will be responsible for the supervision of the Geology Department staff in a positive and productive manner. As this is a start-up operation, the successful candidate must have a strong focus on employee development and mentoring.

MAGINO MINE:

The Magino Project is a brown-fields site located in northern Ontario, Canada that contains an historical underground gold mine, landfill and tailings management facility ("TMF"). The Corporation has conducted a Feasibility Study during 2017 that examined mining the 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 around 150,000 ounces of gold during the first five years of production. The project has over a 15-year mine production life (including one year of pre-production).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Foster and promote a culture of safe work practices.
• Manage site databases and related GIS systems.
• Participate in the coordination and development of all mine geology and ore control activities.
• Assist in the development of, and provide accurate grade control models as well as resource-reserve reports.
• Assist with the development of the reconciliation system.
• Lead and assist with the development of mine geology related work including mapping, drilling, sampling, and reconciliation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A degree in Geology or relevant field with open pit experience is required.
• Solid experience in grade control modelling and ore control systems, including RC drilling.
• Database & QA/QC experience with excellent computer skills and mining software knowledge ( MinePlan is a requirement and SQL is an asset).
• QP or QP eligible preferred .

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• The role is located at the Magino Mine, which is approximately 88 kilometres northeast of Wawa, Ontario, Canada.
• The ideal candidate for the role will work a flexible rotation (10 hour shifts).
• Magino promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.

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 selected for interviews, in an effort to determine their suitability and the preparedness of those candidates to accept and perform in the role for which they have applied.