Canada - Senior Exploration Project Geologist

Barrick Mining Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plan

401k retirement plan with employer"s""

Paid time off

Company match stock purchase program

Career opportunities across the org

Job summary

Barrick Mining Corporation in Ontario is seeking a Senior Project Geologist to lead geoscience teams across the exploration pipeline. You will design, plan, and oversee exploration activities with a focus on project generation and target delineation, ensuring data quality and safety.

The role requires international exploration experience and strong leadership to coordinate with cross-functional teams, deliver high-quality technical reports in English and Spanish, and support sustainable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geological Engineering from an accredited university.
• 8+ years of experience in metallic mineral exploration; international experience preferred.
• Experience with Carlin-type, sediment-hosted, SEDEX, or VMS deposits preferred.
• Proven experience planning and executing drilling campaigns, including RC and diamond drilling.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing geological teams and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience using Leapfrog, ArcGIS Pro, and IOgas is preferred/required.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in English and full proficiency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage geoscientists across the exploration pipeline.
• Design, plan, and oversee exploration activities with focus on Project Generation and Target Delineation.
• Supervise field programs ensuring data collection, safety, and community relations.
• Evaluate properties and opportunities for Tier 1 gold/copper discoveries.
• Collaborate with NEO team on new properties and strategic opportunities.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations in English and Spanish.
• Ensure timely delivery of geological data per Geoinformatics standards.
• Coordinate with Exploration Manager on needs, risks, and training.
• Coordinate with Sustainability on health, safety, environment, and community procedures.
• Obtain required internal and external permits on time.
• Foster knowledge transfer and training within the team.
• Coordinate human resources on recruitment and performance development.
• Ensure awareness of safety, health, environmental, quality, and risk matters.
• Comply with Code of Conduct and corporate policies; support zero incidents.

Skills

Geology

Leadership

Project management

Data management

English proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geological Engineering

Tools

Leapfrog

ArcGIS Pro

IOgas

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

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

Position Description

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 Geologist to 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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