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Production Geologist


Company : Orica Limited


Location : Kamloops, Thompson-Nicola Regional Distr


Created : 2026-01-09


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Production Geologist Company: Orica About Orica At Orica, its the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse team of more than 13,000 across the world. From the production and supply of explosives, blasting systems, mining chemicals and geotechnical monitoring to our cuttingedge digital solutions and comprehensive range of services, we sustainably mobilize the earths resources. About the role Location: Flexible Open to candidates across Canada (50% travelling) Orica is excited to announce a career opportunity as a Production Geologist based in Canada, supporting clients across the Americas region. This role offers the chance to work closely with diverse operations throughout the region, with approximately 50% travel to various sites. The position follows a MondayFriday schedule and provides opportunities for collaboration across multiple countries in the Americas. Working in a tightknit, friendly, supportive, and hardworking team, our Production Geologist will champion new site technology delivery related with blast movement, ore control best practices, polygon optimisation, and mine reconciliation. They will become subject matter experts who provide handson project and process management support to our surface customers. This is an exciting, incredible career opportunity with a Global Market Leader, in which the successful candidate will be provided with relevant training, support and guidance to tackle all aspect the role. Learn more about this exciting position:Technologies this position will support are: OREPro suite of products:you will be doing Scoping: Reviewing customer operations and assessing the correct Digital Solution to address the customer's needs. Project Managing: Handson coordination of endtoend technology project delivery. Implementing: Onsite integration of Digital Solutions for our customer needs. Communicating: With various personnel in a wide range of positions from Management to IT department. Training: Nurturing internal and external stakeholder to be effective users of Digital Technology by tailoring and delivering training packages for customers and teams: Developing: Contributing and having a definite say in product development. Supporting: Acting as a subject matter expert (SME), assisting with OREPro customer support, product stewardship and feedback for roadmap development. What you will bring Above all, a commitment to our core value: safety is always the priority. Strong problemsolving and root cause analysis skills across systems and software, with the ability to quickly identify and resolve critical issues. Proven experience delivering technical or product training to individuals or groups, both inperson and remotely, while managing competing priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, coupled with a customerfirst mindset and the ability to stay effective in fastpaced environments. Handson experience with geological interpretation, grade control models, dig polygons, resource models, and mine reconciliation, ensuring accuracy and data quality. The ability to support presales activities, providing technical insights during demonstrations and balancing detail with customer engagement. Language Fluency in English is required. Additional proficiency in Spanish and/or French is highly desirable. Geology, Geological engineering, or Mining engineering background. 2-5 years related work experience, preferably in an open pit hard rock mining environment. Valid Driver's license (Class 5). How you shape and influence others Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal & communication skills Selfaware and open to feedback Work effectively across business unit High level decision making ability Able to manage multiple tasks within deadlines and work independently What we offer As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home. Salary to be determined by the applicants experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Compensation Range Between $84,000 and $117,600 / year Eligible for annual shortterm incentive plan Benefits (Full Time Employees) Medical on the first day worked. Basic module paid by the employer. Dental on the first day worked. Basic module paid by the employer. Life, Disability and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Short and Long Term Disability Retirement / Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) Holidays twelve nationally and/or provincially recognized holidays per calendar year Paid Time Off We respect and value all Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyones contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status. Orica is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where our people feel engaged, respected, and connected. We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica. Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process. All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of being made. #J-18808-Ljbffr