Exploration Geologist

We are seeking an Exploration Geologist to join our team, reporting directly to the Vice President Exploration.

About Us

Northisle Copper & Gold is a BC based mineral exploration company with a principle mineral asset in the north Vancouver Island region. The North Island Project is a dual stage copper-gold porphyry district-scale project with two confirmed deposits and several mineralized occurrences that are being actively explored. The expansive and highly prospective mineral tenure covers an area 50 by 8 km.

We recognize that excellence is realized best when diverse perspectives and strengths are contributed towards shared goals. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace.  We welcome applications from members of racialized minorities, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of various sexual orientations and gender identities, and those who engage productively within diverse workplaces. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Geology or similar; advanced degrees welcomed
• Registered, or eligible for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC
• Familiarity with mineral resource and reserve modelling highly regarded.
• Ten years’ experience in mineral exploration environment with copper porphyry experience highly regarded. Some of the industry experience can be substituted with additional graduate studies, alternate complimentary work or research.
• Experience working in BC regulatory environment highly regarded and permitting and site safety oversight experience an asset.
• Experience or exposure to processes for planning and supervising drill programs is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) Skill with 3D modeling software, geological database software and mapping software.
• Experience with Geospark, Genesis, LeapFrog, ArcGIS, QGIS or other similar geological software packages are highly regarded.
• Ability to walk significant grades and lift 20kg
• Valid BC Class 5 driver license, or eligible to obtain BC driver’s license

About You

You are looking for a progressive career path and an opportunity to contribute your knowledge and curiosity about mineral resources in a dynamic and collaborative team environment. You enjoy being a technical geologist and the associated activities such as; geologic mapping, drill core logging, drill hole planning, drill program execution and computer deposit modelling.

You appreciate working with individuals from a variety of professional and personal backgrounds, you embrace diversity and look forward to leading a small team of technical and non-technical staff.

Ideally, you have experience planning and executing on mineral exploration programs including permitting, budget preparation, cost tracking, contractor service procurement, safety and environmental compliance and reporting.

You want to contribute your energy and knowledge to advancing inclusive and sustainable economic growth and the responsible production of the critical minerals required for the transition to a low-carbon and digitized economy.

You welcome an opportunity to help build a corporate culture that aligns with the principles of sustainable development and understand that social performance commitments are critical to the advancement of these principles.