Senior Exploration Geologist

Stardust Metal is a gold exploration company advancing a portfolio of assets on the world-class Cadillac Break in the Kirkland Lake District—one of Canada’s most prolific gold camps. The Company’s flagship McGarry and Omega projects are currently undergoing updated mineral resource estimates, with clear potential for resource growth and new discovery. McGarry also hosts one of the largest historic tailings deposits in the camp, providing additional development optionality. The Company is focused on unlocking additional scale within a proven gold system through systematic exploration and resource expansion.

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Position Overview

Reporting to the Vice President, Exploration, the Senior Exploration Geologist will execute and contribute to the advancement of exploration programs, geological interpretation, and resource development across the Company’s asset portfolio. The role combines field-based execution with technical input into targeting, modelling, and mineral resource development and technical report writing.

This is permanent, full-time position ideally based in Sudbury, Ontario but can offer flexibility to be based remotely, with required on-site presence during active exploration programs.

Why Join Stardust

• Exposure to a high-potential gold system – Work on assets in the Kirkland Lake camp with clear opportunities for resource growth and new discoveries.
• Direct impact on value creation – Contribute to ongoing mineral resource updates and exploration programs that drive project advancement.
• Lean, technical team – High-visibility role with meaningful input into targeting, interpretation, and exploration strategy.

What We Are Looking For

• Demonstrated integrity, reliability, and a professional, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in mineral exploration, including experience managing exploration programs.
• Registered Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) or eligible.
• Strong understanding of orogenic gold systems, structural geology, and exploration methodologies from regional to deposit scale.
• Demonstrated expertise in geological interpretation and 3D modelling.
• Extensive experience in core logging and compilation of historical datasets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with contractors, government agencies, local communities, and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and industry-standard geological and data management software (e.g., Datamine, Leapfrog, MX Deposit).

Responsibilities

• Execute exploration programs including diamond drilling, mapping, and surface sampling in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct mapping, logging, and sampling programs to support target generation and refinement.
• Generate and refine exploration targets using drill data, geophysics, mapping, and historical datasets.
• Contribute to regional and property-scale geological interpretations and evolving geological models.
• Develop maps, cross-sections, and 3D geological models using industry-standard software (e.g., Datamine, Leapfrog, QGIS).
• Interpret structural and mineralization data to support exploration decisions and resource development.
• Support the advancement of mineral resource estimates through data integration, interpretation, and modelling.
• Ensure geological data is collected, validated, and managed under appropriate QA/QC protocols, maintaining high data integrity.
• Manage drill hole databases and support data compilation, validation, and interpretation workflows.
• Provide timely technical updates including logs, sections, and assay summaries.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, assessment filings, and internal presentations.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with technical teams, contractors, and consultants, and support junior staff as required.

Compensation

Compensation is competitive and includes base salary, performance-based bonus, and equity participation, commensurate with experience.