Emerald Stratigopoulos

Professional Geologist (P.Geo. #10650) with 5+ years of progressive leadership experience directing mineral exploration, production geology, and environmental compliance across iron ore, gold, copper, zinc, and silver projects in Quebec, Ontario, Labrador, and Newfoundland. Leads multi-rig, helicopter- and bulldozer-supported drill programs, budgets, and cross-functional field teams — including geologists, technicians, and interns — across open-pit, underground, and remote FIFO camp operations. Builds 3D geological models (Leapfrog Geo), automates QAQC and database workflows using SQL and Python (Datamine, Fusion), and authors NI 43-101 technical reports for senior stakeholders.

Trilingual (English, French, Greek) with strong health & safety, permitting, and regulatory coordination experience.

Seeking Senior

Geologist, Project Geologist, or Exploration Coordinator opportunities where technical depth and field leadership drive project outcomes.

Exploration Project Geologist at Quebec Iron Ore — Bloom Lake Mine (2025-02 – 2026-07)

Iron, Gold, Copper & Zinc | Drill Program Management | Remote/FIFO (14-14) | Open-Pit & Remote Exploration

• Led bulldozer- and helicopter-supported drill programs across Quebec, Labrador, and Newfoundland, directing planning through execution.
• Supervised and coordinated multidisciplinary crews of logging geologists, geotechnicians, drillers, core cutters, contractors, and interns, providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff.
• Owned program budgets, timelines, and resource allocation; reviewed and validated expenditures for approval.
• Partnered with geotechnical, mining, and environmental engineers, production geologists, mine services, drill contractors, and H&S coordinators to align exploration with site production plans.
• Prepared and filed permit applications and follow-up correspondence; ensured compliance with provincial and federal environmental and safety regulations.
• Coordinated logistics for field activities across multiple concurrent drill sites.
• Conducted prospecting during summer field seasons.
• Built 3D geological models and planned/tracked drill holes in Leapfrog Geo; produced weekly, monthly, and quarterly progress maps in QGIS.
• Analyzed and interpreted assay, geochemical, and geophysical results to guide drill targeting decisions.
• Authored and signed NI 43-101 compliant geological reports and technical presentations.
• Oversaw QAQC and database validation (Fusion) and drill-hole surveying/tracking (IMDEX, AXIS Connect).
• Developed and maintained SQL queries and Python scripts to automate database validation, QAQC checks, and reporting workflows, improving data turnaround across the exploration program.
• Evaluated and piloted GeologicAI core-scanning technology; provided structured feedback that shaped software enhancements.
• Conducted risk assessments, drill/site inspections (open-pit and remote), and H&S audits; operated trucks, ATVs, and snowmobiles in remote terrain and coordinated helicopter/sling-load logistics for site access.
• Communicated fluently in both French and English, oral and written, across all stakeholder groups.

Exploration Geologist at Agnico Eagle Mines Limited — Detour Lake Mine (2023-06 – 2025-02)

Gold & Silver | Core Logging & Exploration Drilling | Remote/FIFO (14-14) | Open-Pit & Remote Exploration

• Logged core for lithology, structure, mineralization, alteration, and veins to support a high-tonnage, multi-rig gold exploration program.
• Planned drill holes and built cross-sections using Datamine Studio EM and Leapfrog Geo; managed data through DH Logger, Fusion, and SQL queries in Datamine.
• Performed geochemical data analysis (ioGAS) and portable XRF geochemistry; conducted specific gravity and RQD/geotechnical measurements.
• Managed drill-hole surveying (IMDEX HUB-IQ/REFLEX) and oriented structural measurements (Reflex IQ-Logger); performed data entry and QAQC to ensure database integrity.
• Supervised and communicated daily with drillers and geotechnicians; coordinated sample marking, dispatch, and chain of custody for assay.
• Produced weekly, monthly, and quarterly progress maps (MapInfo) and 3D models (Maptek Vulcan).
• Piloted GeologicAI core-scanning workflows, reporting findings and software improvement recommendations.
• Inspected surface drills and drill sites for safety and technical compliance; transported core boxes to the core shack as part of the Exploration team.

Geologist at Orix Geoscience Inc. (contract — Osisko Mining, Windfall Project) (2021-09 – 2023-05)

Gold & Silver | Core Logging & Production Support | Remote/FIFO (14-14) | Surface & Underground Drilling

• Logged core for lithology, structure, mineralization, alteration, and veins; performed data entry and QAQC across Exploration and Production teams.
• Planned and tracked drill holes using Leapfrog Geo and Datamine (DH Logger, Fusion, SQL queries); georeferenced and digitized maps using Datamine Studio RM.
• Conducted geochemical data analysis (ioGAS) and portable XRF geochemistry; produced weekly and monthly progress maps (MapInfo) and 3D models (Maptek Vulcan).
• Managed drill-hole surveying and tracking (IMDEX HUB-IQ/REFLEX) and oriented structural measurements (Reflex IQ-Logger); conducted specific gravity (SG) and RQD/geotechnical measurements.
• Marked samples for assay and Whole Rock Analysis (WRA); coordinated sample dispatches and chain of custody; aligned drill orientations using TN14 and compass methods.
• Conducted surface and underground drill/site inspections; supervised and communicated daily with drillers and geotechnicians; transported core boxes to the core shack.
• Travelled to remote drill sites by snowmobile in winter field conditions; authored weekly and monthly technical reports.
• Led portable XRF optimization research, calibrating field measurements against laboratory WRA results to improve geochemical data reliability.

Teaching Assistant at University of Toronto (2020-09 – 2021-08)

• Facilitated undergraduate laboratory sessions and held office hours for Earth Sciences students.
• Developed and marked assignments; supported student learning through in-person and virtual consultation.

Research Assistant, Sedimentology at McGill University (2018-06 – 2018-09)

• Prepared rock samples (cutting, drilling, grinding) and ran isotopic analyses on a gas IRMS.

Research Assistant, Geochemistry at McGill University (2017-05 – 2017-09)

• Prepared soil, sediment, water, and leaf samples for isotopic analysis; interpreted elemental, stable isotope, and radiocarbon data.
• Compiled a global database on dual-isotope variability in freshwater methane; presented findings in scientific writing.

M.Sc. in Earth Sciences – University of Toronto (2020-09 – 2021-08)

B.Sc. in Geology – McGill University (2016-09 – 2019-05)