Mining Exploration Manager

Job Summary
An opportunity for an experienced mining exploration manager with a strong history of competence and project delivery to join our exploration team;
Minimum Qualification:
Degree
Experience Level:
Management level
Experience Length:
8 years
Job Description
Main Responsibilities
Plan and direct the company’s exploration activities
Ensure that the exploration goals are achieved on time and within budget
Identify exploration opportunities
Prepare and oversee operational budgets to evaluate the economic, and environmental efficiency and feasibility of the mineral extraction process
Oversee and manage a team involved in identifying and assessing the location, quantity and quality of mineral deposits in the earth
Oversee and manage the mapping of locations where the mineral deposits would be located
Manage and oversee geologists and drilling operations in order to collect samples
Assessing extraction risks
Prepare technical reports for use by mining, engineering and management personnel
Overseeing and devising solutions around issues related to land reclamation and water and air pollution
Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Geology, Earth Science or similar.
MSc, MBA or PhD in Engineering, Finance or Project Management will be an advantage.
Skills
Have leadership skills and be able to manage people
Need to be familiar with data, mapping and modeling software, GIS remote sensing equipment, etc.
Be able to analyze numerical and graphical data
Identify, analyze and solve problems
Be able to embrace new techniques and technologies, and be interested in keeping up to date on industry requirements and advancements
Be able to work under pressure
Have a good work ethic and be goal-oriented
Have an ability to work with and manage multidisciplinary teams of engineers
Must be interested in working in remote locations and on mines sites
French language proficiency will be an advantage