Field Assistant (fixed term) Arctic Bay & Pond Inlet

About Us

At Baffinland, we work and live beyond the Arctic Circle, mining iron ore at our Mary River property. Located in the Qikiqtani Region on Baffin Island, Nunavut, it’s one of the world’s most captivating and seldom seen destinations and we are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company.

We are a unique company with a strong management team. Our leadership team has amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects from community consultation and permitting, through to operation. Our workforce brings together the modern practice of safe, sustainable mining and the enduring value of a traditional culture, which is rapidly advancing. The result is a work and community experience you won't find anywhere else.

Note: Only candidates residing in the communities of Arctic Bay and and Pond Inlet will be considered for this posting.

Reporting to the Project Geologist, the Field Assistant (fixed term) works closely with other Field Assistants, Geologists and consultants to conduct geologic investigations and sampling programs. This role will also will provide support to the rest of the Exploration group as needed in the field. This role requires work outdoors, potentially in inclement weather conditions, up to 75% of the time. The job can be physically demanding and it requires walking long distances, lifting of objects up to 50 pounds and helicopter travel. This role will be offered as a fixed term for the exploration season. This is a role on a 3 week in and 3 week out rotation that will involve being out in the field and may also require travel to our Mary River Mine in Nunavut.

• Adhering to Baffinland’s standard operating procedures, and following the sampling guidelines laid out by the logging geologists, split, sample and pack drill core for shipment to an off-site analytical laboratory for further analysis.
• Aid the Exploration team in the processing of core by assisting with the movement of core boxes through the workflow of logging, splitting, sampling, shipping of samples and storage of core.
• Assist the Geologists on prospecting and mapping traverses with the collection and transport of sample material for eventual shipment to analytical laboratories
• Assist Exploration personnel with the preparation of sample shipments to off-site analytical laboratories.

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required.

• High school diploma is an asset
• Fire Arms Certificate (FAC) or Possession and Acquisition License (PAL) or the ability to acquire one is required
• Experience working in the outdoors on rough terrain is an asset
• Some previous experience in core cutting is an asset Ability to adapt to changes, learn new skills, and take on new challenges.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both written and verbal, for conveying ideas, instructions, and information to colleagues, external parties, and superiors.
• Ability to actively participate in a team, encourage co-operation, and be aware of the needs of others. Ability to share information and support other team members, and prioritise team goals over individual goals.
• Ability to be precise and minimize errors to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize tasks to ensure that work is completed effectively and deadlines are met.
• Ability to pick up and assimilate relevant information quickly and easily. Learns new tasks rapidly. Responds swiftly and appropriately. Can think on their feet in rapidly changing environments.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 kg