Geological Engineer Jobs in Quebec (NOW HIRING)

The Windfall Project, owned by Gold Fields, is located in northern Quebec. 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 Quebec. 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 drilling geology supervisor, the geological engineer/geologist will be responsible for short-term drilling planning in their assigned sector. He or she will be responsible for monitoring core drilling, updating mineralized lens modeling, assessing needs and opportunities, adjusting drilling plans according to budgets and schedules established with his or her supervisor, and participating in development planning in support of the mine geology coordinator.

Duties and responsibilities

Participate in medium-term drilling planning;

Take charge of short-term drilling planning and adjust models and mining plans as needed;

Participate in identifying core sample intersections and follow up on them;

    Model lenses with new information;

    Interact with the mining department to maximize ore recovery;

    Interact with the mineral resources department to maximize resource conversion;

    Establish drilling schedules and communicate requirements to the drilling geologist;

    Adhere to budgets and deadlines;

    Plan mineralized developments with the mine geology coordinator;

Attend daily geology meetings;

Participate in geology drilling planning meetings;

Ensure that field work is carried out in accordance with operational guidelines (E3, partner guidelines) and government laws (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 rules (and ensure that staff comply with these rules);

    Perform any other duties related to the position of geological engineer/project geologist that are relevant to the success of the project.

Required qualifications

    University degree in geology or geological engineering;

    Member of the Ordre des geologues du Quebec (OGQ) or the Ordre des ingenieurs du Quebec (OIQ); 

    Have three (3) years of experience as a geologist/geological engineer.

    Hold a valid Class 5 driver's license.

    Be fluent in spoken and written English (an asset).

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

Technical skills

    Experience in modeling (an asset)

    Experience in narrow vein gold deposits (an asset) (an asset)

    Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Outlook, etc.) as well as specialized software such as Datamine, Leapfrog, and Deswik;

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

Basic skills

    Possess leadership qualities within a team;

    Be an excellent team player, demonstrating tact and political savvy;

    Be adaptable and open to change and constructive feedback;

    Have good organizational skills and the ability to recognize priorities;

    Be self-reliant, show initiative, and be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously;

    Be thorough and demonstrate ethics and integrity;

    Have a strong geological understanding of 3D modeling

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 "Bill 25"), Gold Fields Windfall undertakes to use your contact information (telephone numbers, email 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 Field Windfall may communication 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.