Geologist

Description:

Job Summary

Reporting to the Geoscience & Land Supervisor, or any other individual designated by the Company, the Geologist is responsible for logging drill core, assistance with drill program execution and delivering geological interpretations that contribute to resource modelling and mine planning.

All roles at NewRange serve as a courageous safety leader, leading by example and fostering a proactive safety and sustainability culture based on the common values of health, safety, environment, and communities.

Responsibilities

Geological Logging & Core Analysis

• Conduct detailed geological logging and interpretation of drill core.
• Collect geotechnical and physical property data from drill core.
• Exercise careful attention to detail in sample selection, data entry into the data management system, and collection of high-resolution core photography.

Field Operations & Contractor Coordination

• Conduct fieldwork activities including flagging routes or boundaries and supporting drill site reclamation as required.
• Work directly with drill and survey contractors to coordinate on-site geological and operational activities.

Data Management & Sample Handling

• Organize daily collected data and samples and prepare samples for shipment.
• Support the digitization, management, and interpretation of geoscience datasets.

Resource Development Support

• Integrate and transform geoscience data into actionable knowledge that contributes to resource modeling, mine planning, and mine design.

Other Duties

• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to meet operational needs.

This job description is intended to provide a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not a comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. NewRange reserves the right to modify or assign other duties as necessary to meet operational needs.

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geoscience or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of a degree; current enrollment in post-secondary studies in a geoscience discipline will be considered.
• Relevant geoscience experience, including exposure to mineral exploration and igneous petrology.
• Experience with magmatic sulfide deposits, core logging, geotechnical logging, drill site management, geologic mapping, and geochemical and geophysical applications considered strong assets.
• Familiarity with industry software such as ArcGIS, Leapfrog, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint is an asset.
• First Aid, Wilderness First Aid, and/or MSHA certification are considered an asset.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail with a proactive and results-oriented approach to work.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills with sound decision-making ability.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and contribute to shared project deliverables and outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to safely lift and move drill core boxes (up to 50 lbs.) and stand for extended periods in a field or core logging environment.
• Adaptable and capable of working in both office and field settings within a mining exploration environment.

Physical Job Requirements & Working Conditions

This role requires the ability to work in both office and active project site environments, including occasional travel to operating or construction sites. Physical requirements may include extended periods of sitting and computer use, walking on uneven terrain, climbing stairs or accessing elevated platforms, and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, respiratory protection and high-visibility clothing. The position may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, dust, and other typical construction or industrial site environments, while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and compliance with all health, safety, and environmental standards.

Refer to the position-specific Physical Inventory for details.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

NewRange is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.