Exploration Geologist – Copper-Gold Field Mapping & Prospecting

Barin Mineral Inc; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 129,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation provided

Field accommodation provided

Meals provided

Job summary

BARIN Mineral Inc. in central British Columbia seeks an economic geologist with strong field experience to lead ground follow-up on our properties. The position is project-based with potential for longer-term work, located in the Cariboo region, BC.

Immediate field programs are planned, leading into the 2027 season. Responsibilities include mapping, prospecting, sampling (soil/till/biogeochemical), geophysical target follow-up, and producing field data and reports for BC assessment inputs.

Qualifications

• Degree in geology with a focus on economic geology or mineral deposits.
• At least 1 year of field experience in Canada on porphyry copper-gold and/or gold systems.
• Strong mapping, prospecting and sampling skills; able to recognize alteration and mineralization in the field.
• Experience with soil, till or biogeochemical sampling in glaciated terrain.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada; P.Geo. or GIT with EGBC or eligible to register; bear awareness may be required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out geological mapping and prospecting traverses.
• Follow up geophysical targets (IP and magnetics) on the ground.
• Collect soil, till and rock samples in glaciated terrain.
• Collect biogeochemical samples from trees and shrubs.
• Record bedrock and surficial geology; apply QA/QC and chain of custody.
• Prepare field data, maps and short reports, input for BC ARIS assessments.

Skills

Field mapping

Prospecting

Sampling

Biogeochemical sampling

Education

Degree in geology (economic geology/mineral deposits)

P.Geo. or GIT with EGBC (or eligible)

Tools

GIS (QGIS/ArcGIS)

GPS data management

Job description

BARIN Mineral Inc. is exploring copper-gold targets in the Quesnel Terrane of central British Columbia. We are looking for an economic geologist with strong field experience to lead ground follow-up on our properties.

Location: Cariboo region, British Columbia

Type: Project-based contract, with potential for longer-term work

Timing: Short field programs now, and the 2027 field season

What you will do

• Plan and carry out geological mapping and prospecting traverses
• Follow up geophysical targets (IP and magnetics) on the ground
• Collect soil, till and rock samples in glaciated, forest-covered terrain
• Collect biogeochemical (plant) samples, such as tree bark, twigs or needles
• Record bedrock and surficial (Quaternary) geology
• Apply QA/QC and chain of custody from field to lab
• Prepare field data, maps and short reports, including input for BC assessment reports (ARIS)

What we are looking for

• Degree in geology, with a focus on economic geology or mineral deposits
• At least 1 year of field experience in Canada on porphyry copper-gold and/or gold systems
• Strong mapping, prospecting and sampling skills; able to recognize alteration and mineralization in the field
• Experience with soil, till or biogeochemical sampling in glaciated terrain
• P.Geo. or GIT with Engineers and Geoscientists BC, or eligible to register
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• First aid and bear awareness (or willing to obtain)

Assets

• Field experience in the Quesnel Terrane or Cariboo
• GIS skills (QGIS or ArcGIS) and GPS data management

Pay

Competitive day rate, based on experience. Transportation, accommodation and meals in the field are provided.

More about us: https://barinmineral.com/career/