Posted 6 months ago
Exploration Supervisor
@ Osisko Development Ltd
Wells, British Columbia
Overview
Osisko Development Ltd is hiring an Exploration Supervisor for its Cariboo Gold Project in Wells, British Columbia, on a 14-days-on, 14-days-off rotation. The role leads multidisciplinary exploration teams, contractors and consultants, managing budgets, permits, schedules, drill programs and technical reporting. Paid accommodation, travel, health and dental coverage, and an annual bonus are offered.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and supervise exploration programs
- Manage department budget and contractor invoices
- Maintain mineral exploration permits and compliance
- Create and manage exploration schedules and staffing
- Fine-tune drill plans and review technical reports
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in geology or earth sciences
- 5 to 10 years of relevant experience
- P.Geo certification required
- Experience supervising personnel
- Gold exploration and drill program management
- Valid driver's licence and eligibility to work in Canada
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Office, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | P.Geo |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Geology, Earth Sciences |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Performance bonus, Stock or equity |
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Osisko Development Ltd
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
Barkerville Gold Mines Ltd. ("BGM"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Osisko Gold Group. ("OGG"), is seeking a highly motivated individual to be part of its Cariboo Gold Project as an Exploration Supervisor in Wells, British Columbia.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Company, which is committed to building and operating a modern, safe, socially, and environmentally sustainable mining operation that will support generations to come. One of our core values is building and maintaining relationships that are based on reciprocity to ensure mutual benefits for all stakeholders and a legacy for future generations.
This position will be primarily located in Wells, British Columbia and will follow fourteen [14] days on, and fourteen [14] days off work rotation.
Reporting directly to the Manager, Exploration, the Exploration Supervisor is responsible for leading and managing all logistical aspects of the Company’s extensive exploration programs. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary exploration teams, contractors, and consultants to deliver on, and successfully execute the Company’s Exploration growth strategy.
Main Responsibilities
· The Exploration Supervisor is responsible for coordinating, planning, and supervising the execution of exploration programs.
· Maintaining departmental budget by tracking overages, submitting requestions, tracking spending, projecting costs for future projects. Inspecting, approving, or denying invoices, and contractor negotiations.
· Conducting mineral exploration permit maintenance through submitting annual MYAB and ASEA paperwork, applying for new NoW permits, applying for permit amendments, tracking existing permits in a database. Making sure work is planned and conducted within permit conditions.
· Creating and maintaining exploration department schedule by planning coverage for upcoming projects, building up staff levels through hiring or use of external staffing provider contractors, tracking variances.
· Fine tuning drill plans as projects progress based on results in core logs and assays. Drafting, reviewing, approving internal and external memos, reports, and technical documents. Delegation of technical geologic projects such as drill hole planning, geochemical analysis, or geologic mapping. Vetting and approving technical work.
· Creation and filling project work plans to track project objectives, requirements, and learnings. Reporting on project results in the form of internal PowerPoints, internal project report documents, daily and weekly drilling reports. Progress tracking and KPI reporting, news release drafting, and assessment reporting.
· Human resources tasks dealing with employee maintenance such as disciplinary discussions, annual performance reviews, compensation or job title discussions, promotions, hiring, and lay offs.
· Representing the company and the department at company update meetings, public event and conferences, and in the field at work project sites. Collaborating with other departments and contractors as needed.
Skills and Abilities Required
· Strong background in fieldwork and data collection methods.
· Knowledge of mining and mineral exploration permitting regulations and compliance.
· Experience in mining, oil and gas, or environmental projects.
· Proven project management experience. Excellent communication and presentation skills.
· Proficiency in geological software and data analysis tools.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong organizational and time management skills.
· Skills in effectively communicating geological information. Attention to detail and accuracy in data reporting.
· Proven track record of safety leadership. Work safely and contribute to safe working environment.
· Capability to travel to project sites as required.
· Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary, cross-cultural team.
· Innovation and proven ability to work well with others with demonstrated problem-solving skills.
Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or related field.
· Minimum of 5-10 years of relevant work experience.
· Professional Geologist or Geoscientist (P.Geo) certification
· Expertise in GIS and geological modeling software. Leapfrog Geo modeling and ArcGIS software is preferred.
· Previous experience managing or supervising personnel.
· Expertise in drill program management and previous experience in gold exploration.
· Working knowledge of British Columbia and Canadian environmental, mining, and mineral exploration regulations, guidelines, and standards.
· Valid drivers license.
· Must be eligible to work in Canada.
Benefits
· A base annual salary that is competitive and the opportunity to earn an annual bonus.
· Paid Time Off with the rotation in place providing for excellent work / life balance
· Extended Health, Dental, and Vision Care
· Health Spending Account
· Personal Spending Account
· Life Insurance
· Employee Share Purchase Plan
· Paid accommodation and travel
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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