About Alamos Gold Inc.: Alamos Gold is a Canadian-based gold producer with a long-term track record of creating value for all stakeholders through solid financial performance, low-cost production growth, and a company-wide commitment to social responsibility and environmental stewardship. We currently operate three mines – two in Canada and one in Mexico – and we have a strong portfolio of development stage projects, including the Lynn Lake Project and Island Gold Phase 3+ Expansion in Canada, and Puerto Del Aire Project in Mexico. Alamos also has an early-stage exploration project in Canada, the Qiqavik Gold Project. Our core values of safety, teamwork, environmental sustainability, integrity, and commitment allow our more than 1,900 dedicated team members to thrive in their careers and to create a lasting legacy that benefits all Alamos stakeholders.
About Island Gold District: Alamos Gold’s Island Gold District will become one of the largest and lowest-cost gold mines in Canada. With the two mines within the district, Island Gold and Magino employ over 900 team members who work in the underground and open pit operations and are located in northern Ontario, just east of the town of Dubreuilville, 83 kilometres northeast of Wawa. Through ongoing exploration success, Island Gold District’s Mineral Reserves and Resources have continued to grow in size and quality. Join the Island Gold District team and be a part of the long-life mining operations, as we prioritize our employee growth, high performance and a culture of safety and accountability.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist in near mine exploration and resource development.
- Identify and generate new exploration opportunities near mine.
- Use Datamine Software to create and interpret models of ore zones and lithologies.
- Compile, evaluate and interpret geological, and geochemical data.
- Development of short-to-medium-term exploration objectives and strategies aligned with the mine plan.
- Diamond drill hole target generation and drill planning for resource growth.
- Provide project management and logistical support for projects and contribute to geological reports and documentation.
- Contributing to the preparation of technical and assessment reports.
- Verify that the QA/QC is properly respected in the sampling process, drilling, or any other activity.
- All other tasks related to the resource growth and near mine exploration programs in the Island Gold Mine area as required by their supervisor.
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications And Experience
- Post secondary education in Geology or Earth Science
- 3-5 years of experience in a mining environment.
- Strong communication, computing, planning and problem-solving skills
- Flexibility/Adaptability, Analytical Skills, Safety
- Understanding of geological settings, deposit models, and ore-forming processes as it pertains to the latest concepts of gold deposit environments.
- Experience with 3D geological modelling, data analysis, and drill planning.
- Knowledge of geostatistical mineral resource estimation fundamentals
- Familiarity with mineral reserve estimation, underground and open pit mine production, grade control, production/development planning and reconciliation.
- Proficiency in geological modeling and resource estimation software such as Leapfrog, Datamine, Surpac, or Vulcan. Datamine experience preferred.
- Self-motivated and able to perform and communicate effectively within a dynamic and evolving environment.
- Registered as a Geologist in Training (GIT) or Professional Geologist (P.Geo) desirable.
Working Conditions
- 7x7 or 14x14 work schedule
- Office, surface and underground work environment.
- May be required to manipulate core boxes and sample bags which can weigh 40-50 pounds.
- Periodic travel underground.
Physical Requirements
- Extended periods sitting.
- Long periods working on computer
Travel
- Bunkhouse and Kitchen access are provided while onsite.
- Flights are avalible from Toronto, Sudbury, Thunder Bay and Rouyn, QC.
- Travel allowance depending on location
Alamos Gold Inc. (the “Company”) is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible environment for all third parties, and will provide accommodation where required, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the “Act”). The Company is committed to excellence in serving all third parties including people with disabilities and will do so by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility and meeting the requirements under the Act in a timely fashion.
We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants however; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
