Data & GIS Specialist, Exploration

GoGeomatics; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Toronto seeks a Data & GIS Specialist to support the Exploration Department. The role involves implementing GIS solutions, assisting with data management, and providing software training. Ideal candidates will have a background in Geology or Geography, experience with GIS applications like ArcGIS, and strong technical skills. The position requires travel to site up to 50%. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Understanding of mineral exploration workflows.
• Knowledge of GIS software.

Responsibilities

• Implement new database and GIS applications.
• Support DBA and GIS Administrators.
• Provide software support for GIS tools.

Skills

Geological field experience

Database management

GIS technologies

Training delivery

Education

Professional background in Geology, Geography, Geoinformatics or related discipline

Tools

ArcGIS

Micromine

Leapfrog

MS SQL

QGIS

Job description

About the job

About Alamos Gold Inc.

Alamos is a Canadian-based gold producer with a long-term track record of creating value for all stakeholders through solid financial performance, low-cost production growth, and a company-wide commitment to social responsibility and environmental stewardship. We currently operate three mines – two in Canada and one in Mexico – and we have a strong portfolio of development stage projects. Our core values of safety, teamwork, environmental sustainability, integrity and commitment allow our more than 1,900 dedicated employees to thrive in their careers and to create a lasting legacy that benefits all Alamos stakeholders.

Position: Data & GIS Specialist, Exploration

Reports to: Manager, Data & GIS Systems (Exploration)

Location: This role is based at the corporate office in Toronto.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Data & GIS Systems (Exploration), the Junior Data Specialist will be supporting the DBA and GIS Administrators with implementation and maintenance of end-to-end Data and GIS solutions for the Exploration Department. This role will also support Alamos’s Land & Tenure Management Group with GIS releated workflows.

This position requires geological field experience and an understanding of Databases and GIS technologies used in Mineral Exploration.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assists in the implementation of new database and GIS desktop/cloud applications
• Supports the DBA and GIS Administrator with exploration department and Land and tenure data and GIS tasks
• Assists with administration of file servers, MS Teams sites and Sharepoint for Exploration
• Provides technical 2D maps, drawings, figures, sketches and charts to support presentations and reports
• Assists with data compilation received from internal and external sources to make them useable in GIS
• Provides software support for GIS and 3D modelling softwares like ArcGIS, Leapfrog Geo, Micromine to site geologists when and where required
• Prepares training materials and tutorials, as well as, provides software training to user
• Other related duties as required, including travel to site (up to 50%)

Experience

Preferred

• Experience in a similar role (2 year +)
• Professional background in Geology, Geography, Geoinformatics or a related discipline
• Knowledge of mineral exploration workflows (Field Sampling/Mapping, Core Logging, Drafting, Laboratory analysis, QAQC)
• Experience working with GIS software such as ArcGIS, QGIS etc.
• Experience working with database software in mining
• Experience in designing and delivering training would be an asset
• ESRI and/or MS SQL Technical Certifications are considered assets
• Knowledge of software packages and applications such as ArcGIS, Micromine, Leapfrog and Acquire are considered assets