Soil Sampler - Summer Student - Jobs in Saskatoon, SK

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Who Are WeSSR Mining Inc. is a leading, free cash flow focused intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Turkey, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, Mexico, Peru, and Canada.SSR Mining is committed to delivering excellence through the contributions of our dedicated employees. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we aim to continue building on our strong foundation – we have high expectations for the future!The Seabee Gold Operation is an underground gold mining and milling operation, located near Laonil Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada, approximately 125 kilometers northeast of the town of La Ronge. The Santoy underground mine has been in continuous commercial production since 2014. Commercial production at the Seabee underground mine commenced in 1991 and exhausted Mineral Resources in 2018. All ore is processed at the Seabee mill facility, which has been in operation since 1991.This position has a schedule of 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off at our remote camp which you will be required to fly in fly out with pick up points in Saskatoon, Prince Albert & La Ronge.The Soil Sampler will work out of either the Seabee camp or one of the Exploration temporary work camps (Fisher, Amisk, Sunrise). This position’s main responsibility is the collection and organization of surficial material (soils, tills, rocks) and related field data, as well as occasionally acting as mapping assistant to the Exploration and/or Field Geologists. This position has a 2 week-in, 2 week-out rotation, and runs through to the end of August 2022.

• Traversing through a remote wilderness environment for a full workday
• Collection and carrying of geochemical samples (soils, tills, grab)
• Willingness and disposition to live in a remote camp setting
• Orienteering with GPS/compass to sample sites
• Data logging and data entry of sample site coordinates, sample info, site notes, geological mapping measurements, etc
• General cleaning duties of workspaces and camp-related tasks
• Adhere to established health and safety regulations, policies, and procedures
• To be considered for the Fisher or Seabee properties the candidate must be able to get themselves to one of SSR’s fly-points (Saskatoon, Prince Albert, or La Ronge). If the candidate is local to the Flin Flon and Creighton area, they may be placed on our Amisk project.

• Ability to handle the physical nature of field work (hiking with packs weighing up to 50lbs)
• Competence in Microsoft Office programs for data entry
• Ability to pick up new skills and techniques quickly
• Strong attention to fine detail
• Efficient time-management skills and ability to be self-motivated
• Ability to work well with other employees and in a team setting
• Manual dexterity to perform repetitive tasks (Dutch auger use)
• Willingness and disposition to live in a remote camp setting for up to 3 weeks
• Ability to lift up to 60lbs and occasionally more with assistance of another employee
• Must pass “Fit for Work” and drug/alcohol medical pre-screening
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, and Pleasure Craft Operators Card is strongly recommended
• Up to date First-Aid training is required, and may be able to be provided in certain cases

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Quick Apply

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