Principal Resource Geologist

SLR Consulting; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Job summary

SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd. is seeking a Principal Resource Geologist to lead geological modelling and project delivery in Vancouver. You will guide mineral resource evaluations, NI 43-101 reporting, and client engagements while mentoring junior staff.

Top candidates bring 10+ years in mining or environmental geoscience, proficiency with Leapfrog Geo/Edge, and a professional license (P.Geo). A strong track record in leadership and proposal development is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar geological role in mining or environmental services.
• Significant knowledge of Leapfrog Geo and Edge modelling software.
• Knowledge of additional mining software such as Datamine, Vulcan, Surpac or Micromine.
• Experience with 3D geological modelling, data analysis, and drill planning.
• Undergraduate degree in geosciences; Master’s degree preferred.
• Registered Licensed Professional such as P.Geo. or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Development of geological models or interpretations.
• Construction of block models for resource and reserve estimates.
• Participation in NI 43-101 Reports or international equivalents.
• Perform due diligence reviews to support project financing and M&A.
• Project management, including leadership of geologists and external consultants.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate findings.
• Ensure delivery with health & safety, scope, schedule, budget, QA/QC, client satisfaction.
• Prepare proposals and contribute to service line, business sector plans.
• Engage with clients to build relationships and ensure service delivery.
• Mentor junior geologists and participate in training opportunities.

Skills

3D geological modelling

Data analysis

Drill planning

Geostatistical estimation

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in geosciences

Master's degree preferred

Licensed Professional (P.Geo) or equivalent

Tools

Leapfrog Geo

Edge

Datamine

Vulcan

Surpac

Micromine

Job description

Are you ready to help shaping the future of sustainable resource development? Join SLR’s world‑class geology team and make an impact where it matters most: applying your expertise to help clients meet today’s complex sustainability challenges while growing your career in a collaborative, flexible, and forward‑thinking environment.

We are SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd., an 800+ team of advisory, environmental, engineering, and regulatory professionals across 20 office locations in Canada. We deliver sustainability services through the integration of over 30 technical disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

As our new Principal Resource Geologist, you will join one of the largest, dynamic and experienced teams of resource geologists globally. You will bring demonstrated skills and experience with mineral resource/geological modelling (experience with Leapfrog is a must), exploration and project reviews. In addition to strong technical skills, you’ll also have a solid background in report writing, in the development of technical scopes of work, proposal preparation, and the successful delivery of projects, meeting high standards for quality and client satisfaction.

You’ll enjoy a flexible and dynamic work environment, where your success will depend on your collaborative working style, your client‑centric mindset, and your superb technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Development of geological models or interpretations
• Construction of block models for mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates
• Participation in the preparation of NI 43-101 Reports or international equivalents
• Perform due diligence reviews to support project financing, and mergers and acquisitions
• Project management, including leadership of other geologists and third‑party consulting groups
• Working with multidisciplinary teams to integrate geological findings and interpretations with those of other scientific, planning, and engineering disciplines
• Ensuring successful project delivery with respect to health & safety, scope, schedule, budget, QA/QC, and client satisfaction
• Prepare proposals and contribute to the development and execution of service line, business sector, and client business development plans
• Liaise and build relationships with clients and ensure excellent service delivery
• Mentor junior geologists and participate in internal and external training/mentorship opportunities

Working @ SLR

With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject‑matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long‑run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many reasons why they stick around. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

• The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $200,000+. Final agreed‑upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location
• Full‑time, permanent role with flexible scheduling available (core hours are Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm)
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar geological role in the mining or environmental services industry
• Significant knowledge of Seequent’s Leapfrog Geo and Edge modelling software
• Knowledge of an additional mining software package such as Datamine/Vulcan/Surpac/Micromine is considered an asset
• Experience with 3D geological modelling, data analysis, and drill planning
• Knowledge of geostatistical mineral resource estimation fundamentals
• Undergraduate degree in the geosciences. Master’s degree preferred
• Registered Licensed Professional such as P.Geo. or equivalent

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants.

SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.