Denison is redefining mining by Powering People, Partnerships and Passion. We are trailblazers in uranium mining, adopting an innovative climate positive approach to mining by deploying ISR methods and building durable partnerships with Indigenous groups in northern Saskatchewan. As a Certified™*_Great Place to Work_*®, our success is fueled by empowering employees with engaging work, unique development opportunities, and lucrative rewards – resulting in an exceptionally talented, diverse, and motivated team throughout all levels of the organization. Flexible and agile thinking ensures our workplace is one where talent thrives, innovation flourishes, and people have fun leveraging their passions to create powerful partnerships and positive results.
THE ROLE:
Denison is looking to fill the role of Junior Geologist – Exploration. Reporting to the Exploration Manager, the Junior Geologist – Exploration will work with Denison’s Saskatoon-based exploration and project evaluation team in advancing our portfolio of uranium projects in the Athabasca Basin. This will include work on Denison’s flagship Wheeler River exploration claims and a number of other properties in the Athabasca Basin. The Junior Geologist will be primarily responsible for collecting, interpreting, and modelling field and subsurface data
To be considered for this role, applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. This role is being offered as a full-time position and will be based in Saskatoon, with frequent travel Denison’s exploration sites, working on a rotational basis. Denison will provide board and lodging while at exploration sites.
Denison offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health and dental coverage, life insurance, employee assistance program, bonus program, and a retirement savings plan.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:
You have excellent technical skills and are excited to gain experience in all aspects of the mining life cycle. You are a well-rounded candidate with good organizational skills, a strong sense of responsibility and demonstrated ability to work in a team environment. You are a critical thinker who exhibits the ability to evaluate and resolve complex problems. In addition, you have:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology, or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution
- 0-3 years of relevant work experience (e.g., mineral exploration or mining). Previous Athabasca Basin uranium exploration experience is an asset
- A commitment to Health and Safety in the workplace
- Ability to work in remote locations for extended periods of time
- Strong understanding of unconformity-related uranium deposits/hydrothermal ore deposits
- Strong understanding of structural geology, geochemistry and geophysical methods
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Technical writing skills
- Ability to interact successfully with all levels of staff, contractors, and vendors
- Valid driver’s license
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Accurately log, photograph and sample drill core, including high-grade uranium mineralization
- Ensure that all geoscientific data collected is stored appropriately
- Coordinate drill pad and trail preparation, spotting and stopping holes, and rig moves
- Collect wireline geophysical data upon completion of drill holes
- Assist in the interpretation and modelling of the geological and geochemical results
- Act as direct supervisor for site employees as required
- Complete data compilation to support ongoing exploration activities
- Prepare written progress reports as required
OUR COMMITMENT:
Denison is committed to providing employment opportunities for Indigenous people and members of the communities near where we operate and encourage applicants who are Indigenous and/or residents of those communities to apply and to voluntarily self-identify the appropriate information in their application details. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates.
At Denison, we place a high value on diversity of backgrounds and experience. We strive to create an inclusive workforce that reflects a wide range of cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints. Our team members are empowered to excel based on their personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Reasonable accommodations during the hiring process are available upon request. Applicants for this role must be eligible to work in Canada.
OUR COMPANY:
Denison Mines is a publicly traded company with a 70-year legacy of uranium mining, exploration, and development in Canada. The company has an effective 95% interest in its flagship Wheeler River Project, which is the largest undeveloped uranium project in the eastern portion of the prolific Athabasca Basin region of northern Saskatchewan. Denison also owns interests in the McClean Lake uranium mines and mill, the Midwest project, the Waterbury Lake project. Collectively, Denison has a project portfolio covering ~385,000 hectares in northern Saskatchewan.
Visit our website at www.denisonmines.com for more information.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Are you comfortable, willing and able to travel and work in a remote mining camp in northern Saskatchewan as needed and required?
Experience:
- field geology: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Class 5 Drivers License in good standing (required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (preferred)
Work Location: In person