Sr. Placer Geologist

Post Date

Feb 24, 2026

Location

Whitehorse,
Yukon

ZIP/Postal Code

Y1A 1
Canada
May 01, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Mechanical Engineering

Req #

CAL-7a0917c8-736e-4150-a4d9-4387aec8f63d

Pay Rate

$68 - $85 (hourly estimate)

Who Can Apply

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Job Description

About the Project
We are an expanding Yukon placer mining operation controlling multiple contiguous
claims in the Dawson district. The operation is transitioning from validation-stage
mining into scalable production with planned winter stripping and high-volume
seasonal washing.
We are seeking a senior placer geologist on a consulting basis to help validate ground,
reduce stripping risk, and support disciplined expansion decisions

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Required Skills & Experience

Required Experience
• BSc in Geology
• Registered P.Geo (Yukon eligibility preferred)
• 7+ years placer/alluvial gold experience
• Direct experience in Yukon or similar northern placer systems
• Demonstrated experience interpreting drill data in fluvial systems
• Strong understanding of:
• Paleochannel reconstruction
• Bench development
• False bedrock identification
• Bedrock trap controls
• Permafrost impacts on deposit geometry

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.