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You are a passionate geologist with a deep curiosity for discovery and a drive to tackle new challenges head-on. You combine strong technical expertise with creative problem-solving skills, allowing you to develop innovative approaches to geological modelling, resource estimation, and exploration strategies. You excel at building trusting and collaborative relationships with your teams, both at site and corporate levels, fostering an environment where ideas are shared, challenges are addressed openly, and continuous improvement thrives. Your leadership style balances technical guidance with mentorship, helping to develop the next generation of geological talent while ensuring alignment with corporate goals and strategies.
About The Role
Reporting to the SVP Exploration in our Toronto office, the successful candidate will have three main objectives: first, to deliver the estimation of the Company's Mineral Resources, working directly with resource geologists and site operational teams; second, oversight of the near mine underground exploration and grade control drilling activities, working closely with site operational teams; and third, to work with the corporate development team to provide geological support and due diligence for potential property acquisition and M\&A activities.
Position Responsibilities
Accountabilities and duties will include but not be limited to the following:
Geological Guidance \& Technical Expertise
- Provide expert geological guidance on resource estimation, with the objective of one day being able to sign off as QP.
- Develop and implement procedures for consistent lithological and structural wireframing to develop geological models suitable for resource estimation processes.
- Develop and implement procedures for consistent resource estimation and delivery of block models suitable for reserve estimation work.
- Work with SVP Exploration and Resources to undertake site-wide and third-party properties prospective assessments to evaluate gold endowment, discovery potential, and geological controls on gold mineralization at all scales.
- Work with SVP Exploration and Resources to conduct evaluations and interpretations of current projects and external third-party properties and projects (i.e., due diligence and acquisition evaluations in coordination with the Corporate Development team).
Exploration Planning \& Execution
- Work with site General Managers, Mine Managers, and Chief Mine Geologists to plan, budget, and execute near-mine underground drilling programs (exploration, grade control) to deliver on annual guidance for resource replacement and resource growth in line with corporate strategy.
- Promote the implementation of effective safety, health, and environment protocols throughout the exploration group and contractors (drill, geologic, geophysical) through interaction with local and regional teams.
- Generate RFPs/contracts/agreements and liaise with, and supervise, contractors and consultants as appropriate.
- Establish personnel and team structures to ensure suitable support to site geology teams and timely delivery of clean data.
- Timely delivery of resource models for use in mine planning and reserve estimation.
- Assist with corporate updates and press releases related to resource updates and exploration activities.
Team Development \& Operational Support
- Ensure manpower, training, and equipment is adequate to meet the Company's exploration goals.
- Provide mentoring to local teams as required.
- Leadership \& Team Management
- Lead a corporate geology/exploration team, managing personnel directly within the corporate office and remotely supporting site-based teams.
- Establish and maintain close working relationships with site-based geology and exploration teams, acting as both a technical leader and strategic partner.
- Foster a collaborative environment where technical best practices are shared across sites to drive continuous improvement in geological modeling, resource estimation, and exploration processes.
- Ensure team performance aligns with the corporate goals, while developing a strong pipeline of internal talent through coaching, mentoring, and technical development initiatives.
Qualifications -- Education, Experience, Certifications
- A recognized geoscience degree. Postgraduate program will be considered an asset. Membership of a recognized professional organization (APGO or equivalent).
- Minimum 15 years experience in the exploration/mining industry with a strong background in resource modelling in a high-grade, underground asset development.
- Strong geostatistical skills and proficiency with computerized resource estimation tools---ability to work with geo-modelling software such as Datamine, Leapfrog.
- Ability to compile large data sets to interpret geology, mineralized zones, and exploration potential.
- Demonstrated experience in geology and gold deposit models;
- Ability and willingness to travel to mining sites in remote communities.
- Working knowledge of French as a second language is an asset.
Competencies \& Attributes
- Ability to work independently as well as lead multi-disciplinary project and site teams.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills. Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills and ability to build a strong team-based environment.
Wesdome prides itself on being an equal-opportunity employer committed to responsible mining practices and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or Aboriginal status.
Wesdome is committed to accessibility for people with disabilities. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodations, please contact us at Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. - People \& Careers - Accessibility
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the "Act"), Wesdome is committed to hosting and maintaining an accessible environment.
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