Exploration G.I.T.
Musselwhite Mine
Orla Mining is striving to be the emerging gold producer of choice with a geographically diversified asset base, a prospective development and exploration portfolio, an experienced management team with a successful track record, and a high-quality board and shareholder base.
Orla operates the Camino Rojo Oxide Gold Mine, a gold and silver open-pit heap leach mine, located in Zacatecas State, Central Mexico. This low-cost operation is 100% owned by Orla, covers over 139,000 hectares, and includes a large sulphide mineral endowment located beneath the oxide resources. We are also advancing permitting on our South Railroad Project, a feasibility-stage, open-pit heap leach project located on the prolific Carlin trend in Nevada. This project is part of our larger South Carlin Complex, which includes a prospective land package. We recently acquired the Musselwhite Mine located in Northern Ontario on Lake Opapimiskan, a gold mine with more than 25 years of operating history. The addition of Musselwhite has allowed Orla to more than double our gold production and provide strategic entry into a Tier 1 mining jurisdiction. The Musselwhite Mine is highly prospective with potential to expand resources and mine life for years to come.
Orla is building a legacy of excellence, respect and sustainable value through responsible gold mining. We are striving to create a net positive benefit for all and leaving a legacy beyond the life of our mines. We do this through building and operating high quality mines supported and led by an experienced team. We are custodians of the assets we run and the environments in which we operate, and we are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, care, and respect.
Purpose
This role is based on-site and reports to the Senior Exploration Geologist. The Exploration G.I.T. is responsible forsurvey tracking, drill line-ups, collar spotting, field work, contributing to daily/weekly reporting and the accurate logging, sampling, and geological interpretation of diamond drill core to support exploration and mine geology programs at Musselwhite Gold Mine. The role ensures high-quality geological data collection while adhering to health, safety, environmental, and corporate standards, contributing to informed decision making for resource development and mine operations.
Responsibilities include:
• Log diamond drill core for lithology, alteration, mineralization, and structure in accordance with site standards.
• Conduct core orientation measurements where applicable.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into geological databases.
• Perform core sampling, labeling, cutting, and preparation following established QA/QC protocols.
• Maintain core integrity, organization, and storage standards.
• Assist with geological mapping, data validation, and basic interpretation tasks as required.
• Assist with daily/weekly reporting as required.
• Assist with daily drilling duties, such as survey tracking, hole shutdowns, hole planning.
• Assist with managing core flow in core shed (creating dispatches and cut sheets, organizing logging
geologists and core cutters priority).
• Assist with field work related to drilling as required (trail flagging, collar spotting, drill line-ups).
• Develop technical geological skills through on-the-job training and mentoring.
• Build proficiency with geological software, databases, and core logging standards used at Musselwhite.
• Comply with health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Support responsible core handling, waste management, and housekeeping practices.
• Respect and contribute to a culturally inclusive and socially responsible workplace.
• Work collaboratively with geologists, technicians, drillers, and contractors.
• Communicate effectively with team members across shifts and departments.
• Support a respectful, professional, and team-oriented work environment.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor to support operational needs.
Skills and Experience:
• 4-year B.Sc. degree in Geology or equivalent
• Experience with Acquire and Leapfrog software an asset
• Experience working around diamond drills an asset
• Strong analytical and organization skills
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, listening, presentation)
• Ability to frequently lift, carry and push 35 kg
• Ability to frequently reach below and at-shoulder level
• Strong commitment to working in a safe, socially responsible manner
Working Conditions
The work schedule for this position is 14 on,14 days off including travel to site, working 12-hour days.
Compensation
• The salary for this position is CAD$95,000-CAD$105,000 per year, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.
• This role is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual short term incentive program. The target annual bonus for this position is 10% of base salary, subject to individual and company performance.
• The Company offers a Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), including an automatic 5% employer contribution, with the option for employees to receive up to an additional 4% employer match on employee contributions.