Geologist, Resource Estimation, 10+ years
The candidate will be responsible for establishing methods to adhere to schedules and for coordinating activities with clients and technical staff. Additionally, the candidate will have to implement all necessary planning, scheduling and coordinating requirements.
- Enter exploration data into a database for monitoring and modelling
- Perform geological and structural interpretation of mining projects using 3D software
- Keep informed of changes or developments in mineral resource estimation methods and reporting regulations
- Help draft reports and technical studies (NI 43-101, preliminary, pre-feasibility and feasibility)
- Support resource modelling and updating at client exploration sites or mining operations and provide solutions to problems that they may encounter
- Lead quality audits of all geological aspects for advanced exploration or development projects (drilling, sampling, analysis, QA/QC and estimation of mineral resources) and ensure important recommendations are implemented
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geological Engineering
- Member or possibility to become a member of a professional association for geologists or engineers
- At least 10 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in resource estimation
- Extensive practical experience in mineral resource estimation for a variety of deposits as well as having been a Qualified Person (QP) on several occasions (please provide a reference list of technical reports you prepared as a QP)
- Experience in managing databases, QA/QC protocols, geostatistical analyses and 2D and 3D modelling
- Experience in establishing budgets, in estimating and in scheduling
- Passion and aptitude for mentoring, training and sharing experiences with other team members
- Proficient in using one of the specialized geological and mining modelling software applications, like Gems, Leapfrog, Surpac, Vulcan, Minesight, Datamine, etc.
- Excellent ability for learning new software
- Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written – English
- French is an asset
Work location:
Val d’Or, QC, Canada
Montreal, QC, Canada
Quebec City, QC, Canada
Toronto, ON, Canada
Sudbury, ON, Canada
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Edmonton, AB, Canada
Boisbriand, QC, Canada