Géologue - Ingénieur en géologie / Geologist - Geological engineer

Reporting to the geology drilling supervisor, the geologist/geological engineer will be responsible for the daily monitoring of the drills assigned to him/her, the description of cores and sampling. He/she will work at the Windfall site, located in the Nord-du-Québec region, on a schedule of 15 days on followed by 13 days off. Transportation, accommodation and meals provided when traveling to the site. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES 

• Ensure the knowledge and respect the standards relating to health and safety at work and implement corrective measures;

• Know and respect environmental laws and regulations relating to the workplace;

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

• Send daily drilling reports;

• Monitor drill rigs and drill holes deviations;

• Produce borehole summaries;

• Participate in health, safety and environmental inspection visits to underground drilling sites;

• Ensure that field work is carried out in compliance with operational directives (E3, partner directives) and government legislation (mines, forestry, environment, CNESST, municipalities and MRC);

• Carry out any other task related to the position of geologist/geological engineer that is relevant to the success of the project. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in geology or geological engineering;

• Member of the Ordre des géologues du Québec (OGQ) or the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ);

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a geologist/geological engineer;

• Have a valid class 5 driving license;

• Have completed the mining modules 1-2-3-4-5 and 7 (an asset). 

TECHNICAL SKILLS 

• Knowledge of the spoken and written English language (an asset);

• Good experience using the Microsoft Office suite, as well as specialized software such as Leapfrog, DHlogger and Datamine (Studio RM);

• Knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to exploration and mining sites (an asset).

BASIC SKILLS

• Be an excellent team player, demonstrate tact and have good political sense;

• Have a good capacity to adapt and be open to changes constructive comments;

• Have a good sense of organization and a good ability to recognize priorities;

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

• Be rigorous and demonstrate 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. 

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