Geotechnician - Québec Province, Canada - Denison Mines Corp.

Description

Temporary GeotechnicianJoin Denison Mines, where Powering People, Partnerships, and Passion goes beyond words - it's the ethos that propels us forward.

Embrace a dynamic career with a rapidly growing Canadian uranium mining company that values your talents and fuels your success.

THE ROLE:

Reporting to the Project Geologist, the Geotechnician provides support to the summer exploration projects located in the Athabasca Basin and for which work will be based out of remote camps.

The Geotechnician will support and perform various surveys, field tests, and collect field data, participating in various geological, environmental, and possibly drilling programs within this temporary fixed term assignment.

You have a solid background of geotechnical skills acquired from previous field experience working on exploration drilling programs or similar projects.

0-2 years of similarly relevant work experience (e.g., remote field work, mining industry) is required; experience in the uranium industry is considered an asset.

• Post-secondary education in an applicable field is an asset.
• Geotechnical core logging experience is considered an asset.
• Capable of performing various field tests and willing to learn additional field test procedures as required.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with all levels of staff, contractors, and vendors to perform tasks,

Possession of a Drivers' License that is valid and in good standing, and the willingness to operate vehicles in
remote areas.

• Experience driving an ATV is an asset.
• Computer proficiency to complete data-entry tasks is required; Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is

Solid written and verbal communication skills are required to articulate, convey, clarify and report information and
Willingness and ability to carry out work tasks and duties outdoors up to 15% of the time, team lifting up to 50 lbs
Legal authorization to work in Canada is required.

Work closely with and at the direction of the Project Geologist to conduct surveys on work sites and other areas of interest, actively participating in uranium exploration field programs.

• Conduct geotechnical core logging and investigation, collect specimens of various elements like rock, soil, water,

The role is being offered as a temporary position starting on or about June 1st, 2024, for a term of up to 4 months.

The position is based at one of Denison's exploration sites, working on a 2-week on / 2-week off rotation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for arranging their own travel to a designated pick-up point en-route from Denison's Saskatoon office to the Project site.

Denison will provide board and lodging while at the Project site and all required PPE outside of safety boots.

Denison is committed to providing employment opportunities for Indigenous people and members of the communities near where we operate and encourage applicants who are Indigenous and / or residents of those communities to apply and to voluntarily self-identify the appropriate information in their application details.

At Denison, we place a high value on diversity of backgrounds and experience. Our team members are empowered to excel based on their personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Denison Mines-Temporary Geotechnician jobs.

The Company has an effective 95% interest in its flagship Wheeler River Uranium Project, which is the largest undeveloped uranium project in theinfrastructure rich eastern portion of the Athabasca Basin region of northern Saskatchewan.

In mid-2023, a Feasibility Study was completed for Wheeler River's Phoenix deposit as an ISR mining operation, and an update to the previously prepared PFS was completed for Wheeler River's Gryphon deposit as a conventional underground miningoperation.

Based on the respective studies, both deposits have the potential to be competitive with the lowest cost uranium mining operations in the world.

Permitting efforts for the planned Phoenix ISR operation commenced in 2019 and have advanced significantly, with licensing in progress and a draft Environmental Impact Statement ('EIS') submitted for regulator and public review October 2022.

5% ownership interest in the McClean Lake Joint Venture ('MLJV'), which includes several uranium deposits and the McClean Lake uranium mill, which is contracted to process the ore from the Cigar Lake mine under a toll milling agreement, plus a 25.35% interest in the Tthe Heldeth Túé ('THT,' formerly J Zone) and Huskie deposits on the Waterbury Lake property.

Through its 50% ownership of Japan (Canada) Exploration Company, Ltd ('JCU'), Denison holds additional interests in various uranium project joint ventures in Canada, including the Millennium project (JCU, 30.099%), the Kiggavik project (JCU, 33.Denison's exploration portfolio includes further interests in properties covering approximately 385,000 hectares in the Athabasca Basin region.

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