Mining Geologist

Interested in getting your foot in the door with one of Canada’s largest companies? If so, it’s all possible with this Mining Geologist job in Fort Mcmurray, AB.

Adecco is currently hiring for an experienced full-time Mining Geologist or Geological Engineer to work a long term-contract at one of Canada’s largest petroleum refiners. In this role, you will be contributing to short- and medium-range mine planning, integrating field observations at the mine site, and providing support for mine feed prediction and reconciliation. This role will also involve collaboration with Calgary-based geoscience and mine technical teams in support of data acquisition and QC, geologic modelling and stratigraphic interpretations that support field execution.

Location: Fort Mcmurray, AB

Shifts: 14 days on, 14 days 0ff | Fly in, Fly out from Calgary or Edmonton

Job type: Full-time | Long-Term Contract

Accommodation and Flights are provided

Here’s why you should apply:

Hires fast, pays weekly

4% vacation pay paid out on each weekly pay cheque

Medical and dental benefits once qualified

Free training programs

Duties and Responsibilities:

Providing expert geologic input to the mine engineering, ore processing / extraction, geotechnical and water handling groups in support of mine feed (ore grade, fines content and grain size) prediction / control, and tailings management within the integrated mine plan

Monitoring and documentation of mine feed for internal reporting and regulatory requirements

Providing integrated stratigraphic and ore body interpretations in support of ongoing upgrades to the short-/mid-range mine plans

Data acquisition supporting real-time optimization of mine plans (test pits and bench auguring etc.)

Providing field observations and collaborating with the Calgary-based technical team

Requirements and Qualifications:

B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Geology or a B.Eng., M.Eng. degree in Geological Engineering is required

Experience in oil sands mining operations is a must

Experience in core description, facies mapping and depositional modeling in fluvial-estuarine depositional systems is required

Experience with sequence stratigraphic concepts within the McMurray Formation is also a requirement

Familiar with geotechnical/hydrogeology aspects of mine planning

Familiar with geological modeling

Must have a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record

Should have a deep knowledge in in-pit data acquisition techniques

Must be legally eligible to work and reside in Canada

Don’t miss out on this Mining Geologist job opportunity in Fort Mcmurray, AB. Apply now and you will hear back from an Adecco Recruiter soon.

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