Principal Resource Geologist

BBA Consultants; Rouyn-Noranda; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance plan

Retirement savings plan

Annual vacation and sick leave

Onsite mobility premium

Job summary

BBA Consultants seeks a Principal Resource Geologist to provide technical leadership in mineral resource estimation and geological modelling in Canada. You’ll advise clients and project teams, oversee complex mandates from exploration to feasibility, and contribute to growing the resource geology practice through excellence and mentorship.

You will lead resource estimates and 3D models, serve as a Qualified Person under NI 43-101, and define estimation strategies with QA/QC and model validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geology or geological engineering (Graduate degree is an asset).
• 15+ years of relevant experience in resource geology, mineral resource estimation and geological modelling.
• Member in good standing of a recognized professional association and eligible to serve as a Qualified Person under NI 43-101.
• Demonstrated track record leading mineral resource estimates and technical disclosure for multiple commodities.
• Advanced expertise in interpretation, geostatistics, estimation methods, and QA/QC.
• Strong command of Leapfrog, Datamine, Seequent Central or equivalent software.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary mandates and communicate risks to executives and investors.
• Established client relationships and involvement in business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review mineral resource estimates, interpretations and 3D models across stages and commodities.
• Serve as Qualified Person where applicable and oversee disclosure per NI 43-101 and other codes.
• Define and approve resource estimation strategies including validation, domaining and model validation.
• Lead independent technical reviews, audits and gap assessments for drilling, sampling, and QA/QC.
• Author and review technical reports and study sections for PEA, pre-feasibility, and feasibility studies.
• Advise on geological risk, data collection programs and fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Provide senior technical direction across multidisciplinary mandates and coordinate scope and budget with stakeholders.
• Mentor geologists and promote standards and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Resource estimation

Geological modelling

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in geology or geological engineering

Professional association membership

Tools

Leapfrog

Datamine

Seequent Central

Job description

Your future role on our team

As a principal resource geologist, you’ll provide recognized technical leadership in mineral resource estimation and geological modelling. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to clients and multidisciplinary project teams, oversee complex mandates, from exploration to feasibility and operations, and contribute to the growth of BBA’s resource geology practice through technical excellence, mentorship and business development.

Type of position: Regular

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

• Lead and review complex mineral resource estimates, geological interpretations and 3D models for a range of commodities, deposit types and project stages
• Serve as a Qualified Person, where applicable, and provide technical oversight for disclosure and reporting in accordance with NI 43-101 and other applicable international codes and standards
• Define and approve resource estimation strategies, including data validation, domaining, compositing, geostatistical analysis, interpolation, classification and model validation
• Lead independent technical reviews, due diligence assignments, audits and gap assessments for drilling, sampling, analytical methods, QA/QC, databases and mineral resource estimates
• Author and review technical reports, resource-related study sections and recommendations for preliminary economic assessments, pre-feasibility studies, feasibility studies and operating mines
• Advise clients and project teams on geological risk, uncertainty, data collection programs, resource conversion strategies and fit-for-purpose technical solutions
• Provide senior technical direction across multidisciplinary mandates and coordinate scope, budget, schedule, quality and deliverables with clients and internal stakeholders
• Mentor and develop geologists, establish technical standards and workflows and promote peer review, knowledge sharing and consistent quality across the practice
• Strengthen trusted client relationships, identify opportunities, support proposals and contribute to the strategic growth and market positioning of the resource geology practice

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

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

Summary Of Certifications And Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in geology or geological engineering; a graduate degree is an asset
• At least 15 years of relevant experience in resource geology, mineral resource estimation and geological modelling, including experience with advanced projects or operating mines
• Member in good standing of a recognized professional association of geoscientists or engineers and eligible to serve as a Qualified Person under NI 43-101
• Demonstrated track record leading and signing off on mineral resource estimates and technical disclosure for multiple commodities, deposit styles and project stages
• Advanced expertise in geological interpretation, geostatistics, estimation methods, resource classification, uncertainty assessment, model validation, databases and QA/QC
• Strong command of specialized geological and mining software such as Leapfrog, Datamine, Seequent Central or comparable applications
• Proven ability to lead complex multidisciplinary mandates, exercise sound professional judgement and communicate material technical risks to executives, investors and technical audiences
• Established client relationships and demonstrated contribution to business development, proposal preparation and the growth of consulting services
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to establish technical standards and develop high-performing professionals
• Advanced level of English to collaborate effectively with BBA offices and clients across Canada and internationally; advanced French is an asset and may be required for collaboration with Québec-based teams and clients
• Available for occasional travel to client offices, project sites and mine operations

An Overview Of BBA’s Total Rewards

• Annual base salary from $140,000 to $200,000+
• Annual premium program for regular employees
• Onsite mobility premium
• Time bank
• Cellphone fee reimbursements
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program
• Retirement savings plan
• Annual vacation and sick leave
• Premium for employee referrals

At BBA, You Get Many Benefits

• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
• Custom training and development plans
• 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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