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.

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