Exploration Field Technician

Artemis Gold is a well-financed, growth-oriented gold development company with a strong financial capacity aimed at creating shareholder value through the identification, acquisition, and development of gold properties in mining-friendly jurisdictions. The Company's current focus is the Blackwater Mine in central British Columbia approximately 160km southwest of Prince George and 450km northeast of Vancouver. The first gold and silver pour at Blackwater was achieved in January 2025 and commercial production was declared on May 1, 2025. Artemis Gold trades on the TSX-V under the symbol ARTG. For more information visit www.artemisgoldinc.com.

Reporting to the Senior Geologist the Exploration Field Technician is responsible for a wide range of tasks to support exploration and mine geology operations

Location: Blackwater Mine site

Schedule: Two (2) Weeks On – Two (2) Weeks Off Rotation

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Diamond Drilling
• Assist with detailed core logging including collection of RQD, core recovery, magnetic susceptibility, and specific gravity data.
• Photograph drill core according to company standards.
• Cut core using a diamond blade core saw.
• Collect core samples including regular insertion of blanks, standards and duplicates.
• Prepare samples and chain of custody documents for dispatch to external laboratories.
• Ensuring logging and sampling data in organized, accessible and ready for integration into a geologic database.

Reverse Circulation Drilling
• Collect samples from the Reverse Circulation (RC) drill and record basic drill hole and sample information.
• Monitor drilling sample quality.
• Deliver samples from the drill to the prep lab.
• Prepare and label sample bags for the RC drill.

• Adhere to sample preparation procedures to ensure the accuracy, precision, and reliability of analytical results.
• Prepare samples for delivery to the external laboratory facility, recording relevant information such sample weight, sample ID number
• Perform basic sample preparation including drying, weighing and operating a riffle splitter.

• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in an outdoor environment.
• Knowledge of drilling operations or working in a lab setting is an asset.
• Experience running small equipment ie. skid-steer, forklift, telehandler is an asset.
• Basic computers skills (email, word processing, spreadsheets) are an asset
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions from experienced team members.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project needs and responsibilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Skills: 

• Ability to work at a remote location camp on a 2 weeks on/2 weeks off rotation
• Comfortable working and living in close quarters with the team
• Ability to maintain high levels of performance over 12-hour shift
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50lbs throughout a work shift
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions

Benefits

• Extended Health, Dental & Vision Care 
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Programs

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, national origin, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, or any other basis protected by law.  We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples. Members of Indigenous communities should clearly identify their status on their resume.