Exploration Geologist Job at Alamos Gold Inc.

Alamos Gold Inc. Matachewan, ON

Job Opportunity

Alamos Gold Inc. Young-Davidson is currently recruiting the following challenging position to join our operations team:

Exploration Geologist

Alamos Gold’s Young-Davidson is a low-cost, long-life operation and one of Canada’s largest underground gold mines. It is located near the town of Matachewan centrally located between Timmins, Kirkland Lake, North Bay and Sudbury, Ontario. The recent completion of a highly automated lower mine expansion has resulted in Young-Davidson increasing production as well as strong free cash flow generation. With a large Mineral Reserve base, it will serve as Alamos’ foundation for growth for many years to come. This is a very exciting time at Young-Davidson, and we are searching for highly motivated and committed people to join our team!

If you are willing to be part of a team that is dedicated to growth, high performance and a culture of safety and accountability, we would like to hear from you!

Date Posted: May 12, 2023 Closing Date: Until Filled

Primary Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Senior Project Geologist, the successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out a variety of geology assignments and assisting in multiple aspects of the exploration programs, including:

  • Collection and interpretation of geological data from exploration programs, including; diamond drilling, field mapping, surface sampling and re-logging of historic drill core
  • Ensures best practices for logging, sampling and database management are followed
  • Contribute to the evaluation and interpretation of deposit to regional-scale geology to identify and prioritize exploration opportunities
  • Participate in the geological modeling process at the deposit to regional scale
  • Contribute to exploration planning and work programs
  • Work in close collaboration with contractors and any other persons placed under their responsibility
  • All other tasks related to the regional exploration programs in the Young-Davidson Mine area as required by their supervisor

Qualifications and Experience:

  • A minimum bachelor’s degree in Geology or Earth Science; Post-graduate degree, an asset
  • Minimum 1-5 years’ experience in mineral exploration
  • Solid knowledge of orogenic gold deposit models
  • Understanding of geological settings, deposit models, and ore-forming processes as it pertains to the latest concepts of gold deposit environments
  • Experience in field mapping and logging of diamond drill core
  • A demonstrated commitment to safety, environment and community
  • Self-motivated and able to perform and communicate effectively within a dynamic and evolving environment
  • Experience with Leapfrog, ArcGIS, and SQL databases considered an asset
  • Registered as a Geologist in Training (GIT) or Professional Geologist (P.Geo) desirable

Schedule/Contract Terms: 2x2 week rotation. Note schedule could be subject to change depending on exploration requirements of the company. Room and board is not provided by the company and is the responsibility of the successful candidate.

Young Davidson offers competitive base wage and incentive benefits, including health and welfare insurance benefits, pension and RRSP plan and employee share purchase plan with opportunities for both personal and professional advancement.

Qualified candidates are invited to visit our website, www.alamosgold.com and apply online under the careers’ sections.

Alamos Gold Inc. is committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.

We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants however; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.




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