🪨 Career Opportunity: Resource Geologist – Wesdome Gold Mines (Eagle River, Ontario)
📍 Location: Eagle River Complex – North of Wawa, Ontario
🏢 Company: Wesdome Gold Mines
💼 Position: Resource Geologist
🕓 Work Model: Hybrid (Remote with regular travel to site)
About the Company
Wesdome Gold Mines is a Canadian-based mining company with over 30 years of continuous gold production. The company is committed to responsible mining, sustainability, and maintaining a diverse, inclusive workplace. Wesdome’s Eagle River Complex, located north of Wawa, Ontario, is one of its flagship operations — a high-grade underground gold mine with strong growth potential.
About the Role
The Resource Geologist plays a key role within the Mine Geology Department, reporting directly to the Chief Mine Geologist. This position is responsible for guiding the geological team at Eagle River in developing and maintaining high-quality geological models, grade control systems, and data integrity across operations.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced geologist who thrives in a collaborative, data-driven environment and wants to make a direct impact on mine performance and resource growth.
Key Responsibilities
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Collaborate with the Chief Mine Geologist and Corporate Resource Team to manage mine geology projects.
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Oversee creation and maintenance of 3D lithostructural and mineralization wireframes.
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Apply advanced geostatistics for short-term resource estimation and grade control.
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Review and enhance sampling protocols, QA/QC data, and laboratory performance.
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Utilize Datamine Studio RM, Deswik.CAD, and Leapfrog Geo for geological modelling and block modelling.
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Support short-term model creation, reconciliation, and regulatory reporting.
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Assist in drill program design for delineation, conversion, and exploration.
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Mentor the Mine Geology team in 3D modelling, data analysis, and geostatistics.
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Contribute to the preparation of NI 43-101, PEA, PFS, and FS technical reports.
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Uphold the company’s strong health, safety, and environmental standards.
Qualifications & Experience
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Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in Geology or Earth Sciences required; M.Sc. preferred.
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Registered (or eligible) Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) in Ontario.
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Strong experience with Datamine, Deswik.CAD, Leapfrog Geo, and geological modelling software.
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Proven skills in applied geostatistics, QA/QC, and block modelling for narrow vein gold deposits.
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Knowledge of core logging, sampling, and drill planning procedures.
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Strong computer and database management abilities; Python skills an asset.
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
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Commitment to maintaining a high standard of workplace safety.
Work Conditions
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Location: Eagle River Complex – North of Wawa, Ontario
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Work Model: Hybrid (remote work with regular site visits)
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Accommodation: Meals and housing provided during site rotations
Why Join Wesdome Gold Mines?
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Work with a leading Canadian gold producer known for operational excellence.
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Hybrid work flexibility with travel exposure to an active gold mine.
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Inclusive and supportive team culture.
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Opportunities to grow and mentor within a professional geological environment.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Wesdome Gold Mines is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available on request for candidates participating in all stages of the selection process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).