Junior Geologist

Reporting to the Senior Geologist and Exploration Manager, the Junior Geologist will contribute to drill programs across NexGen’s land claims with the objective of economic uranium discovery. The incumbent will participate and contribute as part of a multi-disciplinary team to plan and execute drill program(s) with a strong focus on health and safety.

• Engage in and supervise geological work including core logging, sample collection, and QA/QC to ensure exploration best practices.
• Interpretation and reporting of geological data, developing geological models, and working with the Exploration Team to advance project understanding.
• Planning drill hole locations and to effectively test targets as directed.
• Completing required weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
• Complete field work to ensure drill programs are conducted to high standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

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• Bachelor’s degree in Geology is required.
• Experience in mineral exploration preferred.
• Strong understanding of geological software and databases (Leapfrog, ArcGIS, Geosoft, acQuire).
• Fluent computer skills and proficient in MS Office applications, (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with experience in working with a broad range of people.
• Comfortable working field rotations to support drill programs in remote locations.
• Proven commitment to workplace safety and demonstrates safety leadership.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License.

Communication

• Communicates in an open candid and consistent manner with impact to inform, enroll, coach, and inspire.
• Effectively builds rapport and appropriately delivers information (oral and written) in a timely, well-organized, thoughtful, and engaging manner.

Team Effectiveness

• Works collaboratively across functional teams, embracing unique talents and diverse perspectives, to achieve common goals.
• Takes a proactive approach to building relationships by actively participating as a prepared team member, demonstrating flexibility and respect for different work styles.

Work Management

• Plans, manages and follows through to ensure the flow and timely completion of activities to deliver successful work results.
• Maintains quality and safety standards to ensure NexGen's Elite Standards are met across all work streams.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.

Personal Accountability

• Takes responsibility for own actions and outcomes.
• Maintains effective and professional approach, demonstrating resilience and accountability in a fluid fast paced work environment.

Analytical/Critical Thinking

• Able to identify, articulate and problem solve for complex situations with consideration for outcomes.
• Provides clear and informative explanations to support effective decisions in line with company objectives.
• Uses creative, conceptual, and/or inductive reasoning.

Functional & Technical Skills

• Applies specialized knowledge in own area of expertise and openly shares information and knowledge with others.

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