GEOLOGIST

We are seeking a motivated individual for the role of Geologist to join Metallic Mineral’s exploration team in the Keno Silver District.

Reporting directly to and in conjunction with the Exploration Management Team, the Geologist will be responsible for planning, supervising, and actively participating in all aspects of mineral exploration activities.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading silver exploration project in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Job Description

As Geologist, your primary duties will require you to:

• Champion and uphold the Company’s zero-tolerance policy on drug and alcohol use at work, while setting an example for a safe and harassment-free workplace
• Participate in exploration activities, including surveying drill pads and access trails, preparing drill hole layouts, managing hole shutdowns and core logging and sampling
• Provide drilling reports and cross-sections and assess drill hole performance in relation to Company exploration objectives
• Conduct regular drill site inspections, to ensure that drilling operations are effectively integrated with concurrent exploration activities while meeting established environmental and safety standards
• Participate in field mapping, geophysical surveys, and geochemical sampling
• Assist the project manager with daily reporting, site inductions, and safety meetings.
• Mentor and supervise geotechnicians, field assistants and core cutters, guaranteeing their development and on-site safety

Required Education and Ideal Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in Canada, with a university degree in the Earth Sciences, and admissibility to register with EGBC or a similar professional organization
• Minimum 2 years of progressive experience in mineral exploration
• Willingness to operate in a field setting, generally on a 21 to 28 days on, 10 days off rotation, in summer, and ability to work remotely, from home, during the off-season.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills
• A minimum of Standard First Aid Certification
• Experience with software such as QGIS, ArcGIS (Pro) and Leapfrog Geo
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and experience with the operation of UTVs and 4x4 pick-up trucks, as well as experience working around helicopters
• Ability to safely lift 50lbs and work with others to safely move core boxes and sample bags
• Ability and fitness to safely work under challenging field conditions, in mountainous terrain and often rapidly changing weather patterns

About Metallic Minerals Corp

Metallic Mineral Corp’s 100%-owned Keno Silver project consists of 171 Sq Km adjacent to Hecla Mining’s mining operations in the historic Keno Hill Silver District of Canada’s Yukon Territory. The Keno district has produced over 200 Moz of high-grade Ag and currently hosts well over 100 Moz Ag.

Apply now!

If you are interested in joining us, please submit a COVER LETTER and RESUME to [email protected]

We thank all applicants. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Priority will be given to applicants from Yukon First Nations and from Yukon, BC and Alberta residents.