The Kinross Corporate Head Office is located in downtown Toronto and supports Kinross’ operations and projects worldwide. Corporate functions include Finance, Procurement, Health & Safety, Human Resources, IT, Investor Relations, Exploration, Geology and Mine Planning, among others.

Job Description

The Project Exploration Geologist will contribute to the planning and execution of various exploration programs throughout Canada. The role will include supporting property scale programs, overseeing contractors, and ensuring that the health and safety guidelines of the corporation are strictly adhered to. The candidate must be willing to travel to the various project sites and work on a rotational basis. When not in the field the candidate must be willing to work out of the Toronto head office. The Project Exploration Geologist will contribute to the planning and execution of various exploration programs throughout Canada. The role will include supporting property scale programs... overseeing contractors, and ensuring that the health and safety guidelines of the corporation are strictly adhered to. The candidate must be willing to travel to the various project sites and work on a rotational basis. When not in the field the candidate must be willing to work out of the Toronto head office.

Job Responsibilities

Assist property scale exploration programs through:
• Helps with coordination of onsite personnel and contractors
• Participation in field programs (drilling (core logging), field mapping, geochemical, etc.)
• Handling program logistics
• Implement/monitor QAQC protocols
• Preparation of maps and technical reports
• Maintain the quality and integrity of the geological databases
• Maintaining budget as assigned by Exploration Manager
• Provides assistance in the evaluation/interpretation of data and contribute to the planning of exploration programs
• Participate and contribute in researching and compiling data for project generation

Education and Experience

Education
• Degree in Geology (B.Sc. minimum)
• Must be eligible to obtain a certified Professional Geologist designation (APGO, APEGM)

Experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years of related work experience
• Previous experience in the mining industry is preferred

Skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving abilities
• Ability and desire to travel and work in different locations for variable amounts of time (50 - 75% time in the field)
• Good communication skills and proven ability to work with others.
• Strong organizational skills and able to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Experience in the use of GIS software (MapInfo, ArcGIS, QGIS)
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft suite of software (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word).
• Working knowledge of French is an asset

Travel Requirements

Ability and willingness to travel

Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile, and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our core principles of responsible mining, operational excellence, disciplined growth and balance sheet strength. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC
Toronto ON

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