Géologue/Ingénieur.e en géologie - carothèque / Geologist/Geological engineer - coreshack

The Windfall Project, owned by Gold Fields, is located in northern Québec. By joining our passionate team, committed to creating lasting value beyond mining, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the construction and startup of a world-class mining project, one of the most ambitious in recent decades. Gold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with operations in Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Peru, Canada and Chile. At Gold Fields, we are committed to achieving an inclusive workforce and recognize that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success.

 This is a role that offers you the opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives, collaborate with experts, and contribute to our growth in Québec. You will thrive in a dynamic environment where challenges and an exceptional workplace will support your professional growth.

Join the Windfall adventure!

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Reporting to the underground geology supervisor, the geologist is responsible for the daily follow-up of assigned drills, core description and sampling.

Duties and responsibilities                

•Describe the drill core using the appropriate software (lithological description, sampling);

•Send daily drilling reports;

•Supervise drilling rigs and monitor drilling deviations;

•Planning and implementation of boreholes;

•Produce survey summaries;

•Compile analysis data and manage database and drilling;

•Supervise personnel (technicians, drillers);

•Participate in, supervise and lead underground mapping and sampling projects; 

•Participate in the drafting of technical reports for the company, partners (where applicable) or MERN (statutory work) based on the compilation and interpretation of data collected; 

•Ensure that work is carried out in compliance with operational guidelines (E3, partner guidelines) and government legislation (mining, forestry, environment, C.S.S.T., municipalities and M.R.C.);

•Comply at all times with occupational health and safety and environmental policies and regulations;

•Carry out any other tasks related to the position of geologist/CPI/geological engineer that are relevant to the success of the project.

Qualifications required

•University degree in geology or geological engineering; 

•Be a member of the Ordre des géologues du Québec (OGQ), as a geologist-in-training/geologist, or of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ), as a CPI/engineer;

•A valid class 5 driver's license;

•Very good knowledge of French (spoken and written). French is the first language at work;

•Mining modules 1-2-3-4-5 and 7 (an asset).

Technical skills

•Fluency in spoken and written English (an asset);

•Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite software (Excel, Outlook) as well as specialized software such as Datamine and Leapfrog; 

•Good knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to exploration and mining sites.

Basic skills

•Excellent team player, tactful and politically astute;

•Be adaptable and open to change and constructive feedback;

•Good organizational skills and ability to recognize priorities;

•Be autonomous, have initiative and be able to handle several files simultaneously;

•Demonstrate rigor, ethics and integrity.

Please note that the masculine form used in this document refers to both men and women. The masculine gender is used without discrimination and for the sole purpose of lightening the text.

In accordance with the terms of the Act to modernize legislative provisions respecting the protection of personal information (commonly referred to as “Law 25”), Windfall Mining Group undertakes to use your contact information (telephone numbers, e-mail and mailing addresses) solely for the purpose of informing you of the status of your application and notifying you of the next steps in the process.

If necessary, Gold Fields Windfall may communicate your personal information to a third party, in order to pursue your recruitment file, within the limits permitted by law and subject to a confidentiality undertaking by the third party.