Principal Resource Geologist

BBA Consultants; Val-d'Or; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual base salary range

Group insurance plan

Retirement savings plan

Vacation and sick leave

Employee referral premium

Job summary

BBA Consultants in Canada seeks a principal resource geologist to provide technical leadership in mineral resource estimation and geological modelling, advising clients and multidisciplinary project teams from exploration to operations.

You will define resource estimation strategies, review complex models, author technical reports and mentor geologists, while growing the practice through business development. 15+ years' experience and NI 43-101 Qualified Person status are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Resource estimation

Geological modelling

Leadership

Mentoring

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in geology or geological engineering

Graduate degree asset

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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