Job Description

Essence of the job:

Reporting to the VP, Exploration, The Exploration Manager is the accountable owner for one or more assets and exploration sites, responsible for the end-to-end delivery of exploration programs and advancement plans.

This role leads site-based exploration activities, with a strong focus on safe and efficient drilling execution, high-quality geological interpretation, disciplined data management and clear reporting to head office.

In a public, growth-stage exploration company environment, the Exploration Manager plays a critical role in building project-level value through discovery, rapid learning and well-supported advancement recommendations.

Qualification:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Geology or Earth Sciences.

Minimum Requirements:

12 to 20+ years’ experience in exploration geology with demonstrated site leadership.

Proven experience managing and executing drilling programs and supervising drilling and exploration contractors.

Strong gold–copper exploration background, including:

Porphyry and epithermal systems.

Designing, executing and refining drill programs.

Advancing targets through staged exploration.

Experience working in remote or developing jurisdictions preferred.

Experience in Papua New Guinea or similar operating environments is highly regarded.

Comfortably operating in a public company exploration environment with a strong delivery and results focus.

Willing and able to work on expatriate rotations or long-term in-country postings.