Senior Geoscientist

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Geoscientist to identify and evaluate exploration targets and support the discovery of ore bodies with the potential to deliver large, low-cost, long-life operations.

Responsibilities

• Leading and executing field-based exploration programs, providing high-quality geoscience input from program design through to field delivery, interpretation, and recommendations.
• Planning and delivering mapping, sampling, geophysics, and drilling programs safely, on time, and within budget while ensuring strong data collection and QA/QC standards.
• Translating exploration concepts into practical field plans and adapting programs based on results, field observations, and emerging geological insights.
• Integrating field data, observations, and assay results to refine geological understanding and advance priority targets toward drill testing.
• Mentoring and developing early-career geoscientists, fostering a culture of collaboration, capability development, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• A strong commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology, Geoscience, or related discipline.
• 8–10+ years’ experience with a strong focus on field-based exploration and program execution.
• Demonstrated experience leading small field teams and managing contractors in remote environments, with the ability to coordinate logistics, budgets, and schedules to deliver safe and efficient field programs.
• Prominent technical understanding of mineral systems, particularly major copper mineralization styles, with the ability to apply this knowledge to exploration targeting.
• Strong working knowledge of geological software and data management systems, supported by effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus.

Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.

Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program.

An attractive share ownership plan.

Affordable leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life.

A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you’re able to spend quality time with your new family.

Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.

An Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counseling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life’s challenges.

Skills

• Strong technical understanding of mineral systems, particularly major copper mineralization styles.
• Proven capability to plan and execute exploration programs, including mapping, geochemistry, geophysics, drilling, logging, sampling, and QA/QC workflows.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong working knowledge of geological software and data management systems.

Benefits

Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.

Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life.

A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you’re able to spend quality time with your new family.

Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.

An Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counseling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life’s challenges.

Pay

Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate fieldwork and office work.