Senior Exploration Geologist
Employment Options, KL
Full-Time • Kirkland Lake Region
Alamos Gold Inc. Young-Davidson is currently recruiting the following challenging position to join
our Operations team:
Senior 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: January 2, 2025 Closing Date: Until Filled
Reporting to the VP, Exploration, the successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out a
variety of geological assignments and assisting in multiple aspects of the exploration programs.
Primary Responsibility
• Provide technical leadership for the Young-Davidson exploration team including review,
Develop regional, target, and deposit-scale geological models (lithology, structure,
alteration, and mineralization);
• Detailed interpretation, analysis, and continuous improvement in understanding the controls
on gold mineralization at the existing deposits, and to refine and develop exploration
targets;
• Analyze and interpret the mineral potential of the Company’s exploration properties to
define opportunities, both brownfields and greenfields.
• Collection, compilation, data management, and interpretation of geological information from
exploration programs including diamond drilling, mapping, geophysics, and surface
sampling.
• Provide technical leadership for regional exploration team including review, development
and maintenance of best practice technical exploration systems and protocols;
• Contribute to developing exploration work programs and to strategic exploration planning;
• In collaboration with the Exploration Manager, ensure technical coaching for professional
development purposes and proactive mentorship of junior staff.
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:
• A minimum bachelor’s degree in Geology or Earth Science; Post-graduate degree, an
asset.
• 7- 10 years’ experience in mineral exploration, both field and diamond drilling programs
• 2-5 years of experience managing exploration teams and managing contractors
• Solid knowledge of orogenic gold deposit models.
• Experience developing geological models at both the deposit- and greenstone-belt scales.
• Regional scale targeting and exploration experience in Archean greenstone belts.
• An excellent understanding of geological settings, deposit models, and ore-forming
processes as it pertains to the latest concepts of gold deposit environments.
• An ability to think across-scales and to integrate diverse, large datasets.
• A demonstrated commitment to safety, environment, and community.
• Mine site exploration experience an asset including working with other site departments
including safety, environment, operations, human resources and technical services
beneficial.
• A track record of talent development with strong communication, organizational, and
interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs is required.
• Shown to be self-motivated and possesses leadership abilities.
• Proficient with Leapfrog, GIS, and SQL databases.
• Registered as a Professional Geologist (PGO)
Schedule: 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off
Young Davidson offers competitive salaries and benefits packages with opportunities for both
personal and professional advancement.
Qualified candidates are invited to visit our website at www.alamosgold.com, and apply online
under the careers’ section.
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.
Job Expires: 2025-03-06