EXPLORATION GEOLOGIST – JUNIOR, INTERMEDIATE, SENIOR

Hybrid – Full-Time
About the job
Welcome to Critical Discoveries, a forward-thinking and collaborative company established in 2022.
Critical Discoveries comprises a team of industry experts known for their distinctive and cooperative approach to every project they engage in. With a demonstrated history of success in mining operations, as well as greenfield and brownfield exploration, the team has fostered strategic partnerships with communities and exploration and drilling service providers. These partnerships create synergies that provide a distinctive advantage, as they consolidate all of these services under a single management team. Our office is strategically located in the heart of Winnipeg, a pivotal shipping hub in central Canada, providing a distinct advantage for efficient logistical operations.
About our projects

Critical Discoveries currently holds:

• the “Barb” property in the Rice Lake Gold District
• the “Eagle” property near Dryden Ontario
• the “Libra” Li property near Ear Falls, Ontario
• the “Berg” claims – greenfield project

Additional to the internal holdings, Critical Discoveries provides exploration planning and execution for key clients in various deposit types.
About the role
In anticipation of significant growth within our exploration business, we are inviting expressions of interest from qualified geologists for the position of Exploration Geologist to join our expanding exploration team.

As the Exploration Geologist reporting directly to the President and Operations Manager, your primary role entails building and supporting the exploration team in both operational and technical aspects of exploration. This includes overseeing various drilling activities, program planning, and on-site implementation. Your responsibilities will actively contribute to the execution of the company’s exploration strategy, involving:

• Collating and assessing all available data in project areas to identify potential targets, conducting mapping and sampling in new project areas, integrating this information with other geological data to generate targets.
• Ensuring the receipt and validation of all data before commencing interpretations.
• Producing geological plans, cross sections, long sections, and comprehensive reports incorporating geological interpretations and planning.
• Collecting, reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting exploration results promptly upon receipt.
• Designing, executing, and monitoring the performance of drill programs.
• Ensuring the validation of all drilling data before entry into the database.

We are seeking dynamic individuals who are not only technically proficient but also possess strong teamwork and leadership skills to contribute to the continued success of our exploration projects.
About You

To be successful in this role, you should possess prior experience in remote exploration in Northern Canada, along with the following qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology from a recognized tertiary institution
• Minimum of 2 years’ exploration experience
• At least 12 months of experience in regional and generative exploration
• Proficiency in exploration data collection, field mapping, and sampling
• Strong expertise in drill planning and supervision
• Demonstrated understanding of geochemistry and structural geology
• Proven management and mentoring skills, including training and personnel retention
• Familiarity with GIS Software (QGIS or ArcGIS)
• Working knowledge of geological 3D software such as Micromine, Surpac, or Leapfrog

What we offer:

• A competitive remuneration package
• A challenging and rewarding work environment with career development opportunities as the business continues to grow.
• Opportunity to use your positive can-do attitude to contribute to the team.

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
If you feel you have the skills, qualifications, and experience necessary, apply now by emailing your resume and cover letter to
Please note that only candidates of interest will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time

Flexible language requirement:

• English required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person – Winnipeg office
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00-$120,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Winnipeg, MB R2R 1W

As the Exploration Geologist reporting directly to the President and Operations Manager, your primary role entails building and supporting the exploration team in both operational and technical aspects of exploration. This includes overseeing various drilling activities, program planning, and on-site implementation. Your responsibilities will actively contribute to the execution of the company’s exploration strategy, involving:

• Collating and assessing all available data in project areas to identify potential targets, conducting mapping and sampling in new project areas, integrating this information with other geological data to generate targets.
• Ensuring the receipt and validation of all data before commencing interpretations.
• Producing geological plans, cross sections, long sections, and comprehensive reports incorporating geological interpretations and planning.
• Collecting, reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting exploration results promptly upon receipt.
• Designing, executing, and monitoring the performance of drill programs.
• Ensuring the validation of all drilling data before entry into the database

To be successful in this role, you should possess prior experience in remote exploration in Northern Canada, along with the following qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology from a recognized tertiary institution
• Minimum of 2 years’ exploration experience
• At least 12 months of experience in regional and generative exploration
• Proficiency in exploration data collection, field mapping, and sampling
• Strong expertise in drill planning and supervision
• Demonstrated understanding of geochemistry and structural geology
• Proven management and mentoring skills, including training and personnel retention
• Familiarity with GIS Software (QGIS or ArcGIS)
• Working knowledge of geological 3D software such as Micromine, Surpac, or Leapfro