Exploration Manager

Overview
Gladiator's Exploration Manager will play a key role in developing, implementing, and overseeing exploration and resource delineation for the Whitehorse Copper Project. The Exploration Manager will lead efforts to manage and guide exploration within a dynamic team environment. As a senior member of management, you will be required to have deep knowledge of geology in base and precious metals and be seeking a position where you are responsible for coordinating and supervising the daily operations and deputizing for the Vice President - Exploration.

Gladiator has a planned exploration budget in the vicinity of $15 million for 2026 and sees this role as part of its succession planning for 2027, with a focus on fostering a team first culture and collaborating with technical teams, consultants, rights holders, communities, and regulators as required, including co-responsibility for training, monitoring, reporting, and communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide decisive leadership to a high-performing exploration team, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and technical excellence
• Lead resource discovery and delineation across the highly prospective and historically proven mineral district surrounding the City of Whitehorse
• This role will be hands-on across all facets of exploration and development, with responsibilities including:
• Aid planning and execution of geological, geochemical, and geophysical programs across the claims, incorporating environmental restrictions, heritage surveys, and drill permitting requirements
• Maintaining a robust target pipeline, prioritizing prospects and guiding exploration decisions based on technical outcomes and strategic value
• Ensuring efficient use of resources, including staffing and contractors
• Support and maintain all permitting and regulatory requirements including compliance with the Quartz Mining Act, ensuring that field activities adhere to all permit scopes, conditions and reporting timelines.
• Support the Qualified Person (QP) in compliance and reporting, including TSX, QAQC, technical updates and statutory obligations
• Contributing to continuous improvement through ongoing review of procedures and feedback mechanisms.

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Qualifications and Experience

• Applicants must either be Canadian citizens or possess unrestricted rights to work in Canada
• Degree or diploma in Geology; eligible for (or registered as) a Professional Geoscientist in Canada
• Experience within similar roles with at least 8 years of relevant experience, preferably across varying mineralized deposit types with a focus on base and precious metals, with technical proficiency in exploration geology and target generation
• High proficiency in exploration practices and implementation
• A proactive and responsible approach to safety and people management
• Proficiency in Micromine (or similar 3D modeling software), ArcGIS or QGis or similar, and Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent analytical, communication, budgeting and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently in both office and remote field settings, including during winter conditions.
• Capable of maintaining compliance documentation and communicating field-level updates to regulators and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with territorial and municipal permitting frameworks (YESAB, Quartz Mining Act, Yukon Water Board), would be viewed favorably
• Must hold a valid driver's license with a decent driving record for insurance purposes.

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Compensation:

Gladiator offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience that includes bonuses and stock options, demonstrating our commitment to employee success.

Gladiator is committed to promoting opportunities for members of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta'an Kwäch'än Council. As part of this commitment, hiring preference will be given to qualified citizens of these First Nations.

Preference will be extended to candidates who currently reside in Whitehorse or are willing to consider relocating to Whitehorse. This ensures that employees are well-positioned to contribute to the local community and organizational objectives.

In addition to residency considerations, applicants who can access the regular Air North flight network—servicing Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, Calgary, and Edmonton—will also be considered. This accessibility criterion is intended to facilitate efficient travel and connectivity for potential employees based in these regions.

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Why Join Gladiator? This is a unique opportunity to shape the exploration direction of a major critical mineral exploration project in the Yukon. You'll be part of a team that values transparency, innovation, accountability, and positive community relationships while helping to shape the future of the copper supply in Canada

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To Apply

You can send your resume and cover letter to Please also use that email address to send us any questions about the role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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About Us: Gladiator Metals is an innovative and focused mineral exploration company dedicated to exploring the high-grade Whitehorse Copper Project in the Yukon within the Traditional Territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta'an Kwäch'än Council. Our mission is to responsibly unlock the potential of the past-producing Whitehorse Copper Belt, contributing to the global transition to electrification and renewable energy. Guided by a commitment to environmental stewardship, we strive to balance resource development with sustainable practices that protect the natural environment. With a team of experienced professionals and a focus on innovation, Gladiator Metals is proud to lead the way in ethical mineral exploration while fostering positive relationships with local communities and stakeholders.

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Gladiator is committed to promoting opportunities for members of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta'an Kwäch'än Council. As part of this commitment, hiring preference will be given to qualified citizens of these First Nations.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: On the road