Canada - Senior Exploration Project Geologist

Barrick Gold Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Job summary

Barrick Gold Corporation in Toronto, Ontario is seeking a Senior Project Geologist to lead geoscience teams and manage exploration programs across all stages. The role focuses on project generation, target delineation, and collaboration with sustainability and permitting functions.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in metallic mineral exploration, strong leadership, and experience with Leapfrog, ArcGIS Pro, and IOgas, plus English and Spanish language proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geology Engineering from an accredited university (required).
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in metallic mineral exploration; international experience preferred.
• Proven leadership experience managing geological teams and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with drilling campaigns (RC and diamond drilling) is required.
• Proficiency with geological software such as Leapfrog, ArcGIS Pro, and IOgas is preferred.
• English writing and reporting proficiency; Spanish language skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teams of geoscientists in exploration programs across all stages.
• Design, plan, and oversee exploration activities with emphasis on project generation and target delineation.
• Supervise field exploration programs with emphasis on data collection, safety, and community relations.
• Evaluate exploration properties and contribute to opportunities with Tier 1 gold and copper potential.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations in English and Spanish for various stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Sustainability teams to ensure health, safety, environmental, and community standards.

Skills

Leadership

English proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geological Engineering

Tools

Leapfrog

ArcGIS Pro

IOgas

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Job Description

Position Description:

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. Our Exploration division is growing, and we are looking for a Senior Project Geologistto join our team!

At Barrick, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage teams of geoscientists in the generation, evaluation, and execution of exploration programs across all stages of the exploration pipeline.
• Design, plan, and oversee exploration activities, with a strong focus on Project Generation and Target Delineation stages of the company’s exploration framework.
• Supervise and participate in field-based exploration programs, ensuring best practices in geological data collection, data management, safety, and community relations.
• Technically evaluate exploration properties and advanced-stage projects, contributing to recommendations for new business opportunities with Tier 1 gold and/or copper discovery potential.
• Collaborate with the Project Generation or New Exploration Opportunities (NEO) team in the assessment of new properties and strategic exploration opportunities.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports and presentations (internal and external) in both English and Spanish, including technical conclusions and recommendations, for site visits, progress updates, and end-of-season reviews.
• Ensure timely delivery of all geological and technical data in accordance with Geoinformatics standards, systems, and applications.
• Maintain proactive and effective communication with the Exploration Manager and/or District Geologist regarding technical support needs, project risks, and specialized training requirements.
• Coordinate with Sustainability teams to ensure proper implementation and compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, and Community Relations procedures at exploration projects.
• Ensure all required internal and external permits are obtained on time to support planned exploration programs.
• Promote knowledge transfer and continuous learning within the exploration team, including organizing technical training and knowledge-sharing activities related to mineralized systems.
• Coordinate with Human Resources on people and talent management activities, including recruitment, performance evaluations, development plans, mentoring, and coaching.
• Ensure awareness and communication of community, safety, health, environmental, quality, and risk-related matters within exploration teams.
• Comply with and enforce company policies, including the Code of Conduct, Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy, Human Rights Policy, Alcohol and Drugs, Discrimination and Harassment, and all other mandatory corporate standards.
• Comply with all company policies, including Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Code of Conduct, Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption, Human Rights, Alcohol and Drugs, and Workplace Respect policies.
• Actively support the goal of zero incidents by following and enforcing health, safety, and environmental standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geological Engineering from an accredited university required
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in metallic mineral exploration; international exploration experience preferred
• Demonstrated technical expertise at regional to local scales, particularly in Magmatic-hydrothermal systems or Orogenic gold systems preferred
• Experience with Carlin-type, sediment-hosted, SEDEX, or VMS deposits preferred
• Proven experience planning and executing drilling campaigns, including reverse circulation (RC) and diamond drilling required
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing geological teams and working collaboratively with Health, Safety, Environment, Community Relations, and Permitting functions required
• Experience using geological software such as Leapfrog, ArcGIS Pro, and IOgas is preferred required
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in spoken and written English for reporting and presentations
• Full proficiency in spoken and written Spanish required
• Valid driver’s license, including 4x4 driving certification preferred
• Strong leadership skills, passion for mineral discovery, high adaptability, strong planning and organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in team-based environments preferred
• Experience contributing to mineral discoveries and working across multiple project development stages (from generative to advanced projects) is considered a strong advantage preferred

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Barrick is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 241908
• Job Category Geology
• Posting Date 08/20/2026, 04:37 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Brookfield Place, TD Canada Trust Tower, Toronto, ON, M5J 2S1, CA