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:
Reporting to the Exploration Manager, the Project 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 various work on Denison’s flagship Wheeler River exploration claims and a number of other properties in the Athabasca Basin. The Project Geologist will be primarily responsible for planning and executing Denison’s exploration programs in the Athabasca Basin.
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, which may involve 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:
Combining extensive technical expertise and strong analytical skills with effective leadership and communication abilities, you will foster collaboration and mentorship among junior staff. You demonstrate adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning while delivering results safely, ethically, on-time, and on budget. Additional qualifications and attributes include:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology, or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution
- 5+ years of relevant work experience (e.g., mineral exploration). Previous Athabasca Basin uranium exploration experience is an asset
- Registration as a Professional Geologist within Canada (P. Geo. or P. Geol) is required
- Eligible to work in Canada.
- A commitment to Health and Safety in the workplace
- Knowledge and basic experience of general management practices in an applied technical environment: e.g. finance (budget, accounting, governance), people management, and project management
- 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
- Skilled in producing high-quality maps and cross-sections from subsurface geological data
- Proficiency with GIS applications and 3D modelling packages (Leapfrog etc.)
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to interact successfully with all levels of staff, contractors, and vendors
- Valid driver’s license
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan and execute Denison’s exploration programs in the Athabasca Basin
- Ensure that projects are delivered safely, in a timely manner, and within budget guidelines
- Generate drill targets, collaborate on drillhole planning and permitting, execute drill programs and ensure the collection of quality geological data
- Provide leadership and mentoring to junior geologists and field technicians
- Maintain good relations with the communities within which we work
- Prepare written progress reports as required
- 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
- Lead the interpretation and modelling of the geological and geochemical results
- Complete data compilation to support ongoing and upcoming exploration activities
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:
- relevant work: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Class 5 Drivers License in good standing (required)
- P. Geo. or P. Geol. (required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (preferred)
Work Location: In person
