Geological Technician, Mineral Resources

BBA Consultants; Rouyn-Noranda; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting engineering firm in Rouyn-Noranda is seeking a skilled technician to join their Mineral Resources team. The role involves providing technical support, performing geological modelling, and collaborating with engineering teams to produce accurate reports. Candidates should possess a diploma in mineral technology, a strong technical background, and proficiency in both English and French. Competitive salary and benefits are provided.

Benefits

Annual base salary

Group insurance plan

Retirement saving plan

Vacation and sick leave

Qualifications

• 1 to 10 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent ability to learn new software.
• Advanced level of English and French.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the mineral resources team.
• Participate in 3D geological modelling.
• Work closely with the engineering team during economic studies.

Skills

Technical support

Database validation

Geological modelling

Statistical analyses

Collaboration in English

Collaboration in French

Education

Diploma of college studies in mineral technology, geology option

Tools

Leapfrog

Datamine

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Your future role on our team

You’ll have the opportunity to work within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team and provide technical support to the geologists and geological engineers on the Mineral Resources team. You’ll also work closely with other team members to validate databases, interpret geological data, validate and create block models, produce maps and complete any other tasks necessary to achieve the team’s objectives.

With Us, You’ll Get The Opportunity To

• Integrate and validate quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) results and establish and ensure geological database validation
• Under supervision, participate in 3D geological modelling, perform statistical and geostatistical analyses, estimate mineral resources, create block models (Leapfrog Geo, Edge or Datamine) and conduct internal and external resource and reserve audits
• Help prepare technical reports in compliance with Regulation 43‑101, JORC (2012) or S-K 1300, including map and image creation
• Work closely with the engineering team during economic studies to ensure an accurate understanding of the deposit and application of mining methods suited to the deposit’s nature and geometry

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Results-driven
• Strong commitment to health and safety
• Always looking for sustainable and agile solutions
• Caring mindset that puts people first
• Rigorous and ethical

Summary Of Certifications And Job Requirements

• Diploma of college studies (DEC) in mineral technology, geology option
• From 1 to 10 years of relevant experience
• Excellent ability to learn new software
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office Suite
• Advanced level of English to collaborate effectively with BBA offices and/or clients in English-speaking Canadian provinces and internationally. The frequency of English use may range from occasional to daily, depending on ongoing projects
• Advanced level of French to collaborate effectively with BBA offices and/or clients in Québec
• Asset: relevant field experience
• Asset: experience with database management, QA/QC protocols, geostatistical analyses and 2D and 3D modelling
• Asset: proficiency in specialized geological and mining modelling software such as Leapfrog or Datamine and in GPS

An overview of BBA’s total rewards

• Annual base salary
• Annual premium program for regular employees
• Onsite mobility premium
• Access to a time bank
• Cellphone program
• Group insurance plan from day one, including short-term and long-term disability insurance and a telemedicine program
• Retirement saving plan
• Vacation and sick leave
• Premium offered through the Employee Referral program

BBA considers many factors to determine the annual base salary, including but not limited to market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant competencies.

At BBA, you get many benefits

• A collaborative team that shares ideas and knowledge
• Custom training and development plans
• A corporate culture that values expertise
• Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces
• A growing business with many opportunities

About BBA

For over 45 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution.

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels.

Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA a Canada’s Best Employer and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.

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