Geo-Technician: Temporary Work Placement

at  Coeur Mining

Coeur Mining, Inc. is a well-diversified growing precious metals producer with five operations in North America. Coeur’s wholly-owned operations include the Palmarejo silver-gold complex in Mexico, the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead mine in British Columbia, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska, and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company owns the La Preciosa project in Mexico, a silver-gold exploration stage project. Coeur also conducts numerous exploration activities in North and South America. Coeur’s headquarters are located in Chicago, IL.
The Coeur Silvertip mine located in British Columbia, just 10 miles south of the Yukon border is seeking a Geo-Technician: Temporary Work Placement to work in a camp-based environment, working 12 hour shifts. Flexible work rotational schedule confirmed at time of hire.
If you are motivated by unique challenges, change, working in a remote location and work-life balance with the flexibility of a rotational schedule, this opportunity is for you!
The base pay for this position is $24.00 to $26.00 per hour based on skills and experiences.

Job Duties:

• Complete geotechnical logging of oriented diamond drill core.
• Maintain core logging data in database.
• Sample and cut diamond drill core (fit-tested respirator required).
• Track and catalogue drill core and samples.
• Manage core sample shipments.
• Perform pre-operational checks, operate equipment, and perform all job functions according to Safe Operating Procedures.
• Assist geologists as required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Enrolled in a B.Sc. Geology or Geoscience program.
• Core logging and cutting experience considered an asset.
• Experienced working with oriented core.
• Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and e-mail required.
• Proficient typing skills, including proper spelling and grammar.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Able to lift core boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Physically fit to perform the duties of the position.

WORK PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be registered in a full time or part time post-secondary program in a Canadian post-secondary institution.
• Silvertip is located within Tahltan and Kaska First Nations Traditional territories and local community members and Canadian Indigenous peoples are encouraged to apply.
• Additionally, remote British Columbia and Yukon residents are encouraged to apply.
• Positions may be eligible for external subsidies and applicants may be required to co-endorse subsidy agreement.
  At Coeur, we PROTECT our people, places and planet, DEVELOP quality resources, growth and plans, and DELIVER impactful results through teamwork. To become a part of our team and to work together to tackle challenges head-on apply www.coeur.com/company/careers for this position

• Complete geotechnical logging of oriented diamond drill core.
• Maintain core logging data in database.
• Sample and cut diamond drill core (fit-tested respirator required).
• Track and catalogue drill core and samples.
• Manage core sample shipments.
• Perform pre-operational checks, operate equipment, and perform all job functions according to Safe Operating Procedures.
• Assist geologists as required