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Senior Geologist-Mines Exploration

Location:Thompson, Manitoba, Canada
Job Type:Permanent
Posted:30th Apr 2008
Closing Date:30th Sep 2008
Posted By:Vale Inco
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Senior Geologist-Mines Exploration

Vale Inco is a leading producer of nickel, copper, cobalt and precious metals, based in Toronto, Canada. Vale Inco is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (Vale) (NYSE: RIO), the world's second-largest mining company by market capitalization. Vale Inco has over 12,000 employees worldwide and had net sales last year of over US $8 billion. Vale Inco is committed to the pursuit of sustainable growth by operating with respect for the natural environment and being an ethically and socially responsible company.

The Senior Geologist-Mines Exploration provides a full range of geological services to customers for designated areas by applying specialized knowledge to solution and analysis of routine and non-routine geological problems. The Senior Geologist-Mines Exploration will act as a technical specialist in Exploration, Resource / Reserve Reporting and/or Production and ensure that all geological / geotechnical information is collected, recorded, and presented according to prescribed standards and is considered in mine planning and production decisions. You will also be responsible for supervision, training and motivating a team of 20 Geologists and Technical Professionals.

Position Requirements:
• Strong understanding of ore deposit models (magmatic sulphide knowledge is an asset)
• Leadership skills, strong safety, health and environment commitment and behaviors
• Strong understanding of multi disciplinary exploration techniques, surface and underground diamond drilling program planning, implementation and execution
• Good field skills, compilation skills (GIS) and 3D modeling skills (Datamine)
• Strong supervisory, interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal
• Knowledge of and experience with third party contracts
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of mineral resource estimation method
• Knowledge of geotechnical techniques
• Knowledge of geostatistical methods
• Practical experience in pit or underground mining environments

Educational/Experience Requirements:
• A B.Sc. Graduate from a Geological program
• Minimum 8-10 years experience

License/Professional Requirements:
• Licensed Professional Geologist

At Vale Inco, we are looking for candidates who meet a specific and unique skill set. Vale Inco offers a competitive salary and benefit package, commensurate with skills and experience.

Apply now. Visit Vale Inco’s Online Recruitment Center and complete a profile and apply to: valeinco.appone.com
 
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