Resources Geologist

BBA Consultants; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled geologist to join their dynamic team. This role involves coordinating geological activities, performing resource estimations, and leading audits to ensure quality in exploration projects. The company prides itself on fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment, where your expertise will contribute significantly to sustainable solutions in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position offers the chance to grow professionally while being part of a recognized employer in Canada. If you are passionate about geology and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Annual premium program

Access to a time bank

Onsite mobility premium

Cellphone Program

Group insurance plan

Retirement saving plan

Vacation and sick leave

Employee Referral program

Annual bonus program

Generous pension and insurance plan

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in geological modeling and resource estimation.
• Proficient in specialized geological software applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities with clients and technical staff for mining projects.
• Lead quality audits and ensure implementation of recommendations.

Skills

Geological modeling

Resource estimation

Geostatistics

Excellent communication skills in English

Excellent communication skills in French

Database management

QA/QC protocols

2D and 3D modelling

Training and mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geological Engineering

Membership in a professional association for geologists or engineers

Tools

Leapfrog

Surpac

Datamine

Job description

Type of position: Régulier

Your Future Role On Our Team

The incumbent will be responsible for establishing methods to adhere to schedules and for coordinating activities with clients and technical staff. Additionally, the incumbent will have to implement all necessary planning, scheduling and coordinating requirements.

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

1. Enter exploration data into a database for monitoring and modelling
2. Perform geological and structural interpretation of mining projects using 3D software
3. Keep informed of changes or developments in mineral resource estimation methods and reporting regulations
4. Help draft reports and technical studies (NI 43-101, preliminary, pre-feasibility and feasibility)
5. Support resource modelling and updating at client exploration sites or mining operations and provide solutions to problems that they may encounter
6. Lead quality audits of all geological aspects for advanced exploration or development projects (drilling, sampling, analysis, QA/QC and estimation of mineral resources) and ensure important recommendations are implemented

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

1. Results-driven
2. Desire to motivate
3. Strong commitment to health and safety
4. Constantly seeking sustainable and agile solutions
5. Caring mindset that puts people first
6. Ethical

Overview Of Certifications And Job Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geological Engineering
2. Member or possibility to become a member of a professional association for geologists or engineers
3. At least 4 years of relevant experience, including geological modeling, resources estimation, Geostatistics and drill programs
4. Practical experience in mineral resource estimation for a variety of deposits
5. Experience in managing databases, QA/QC protocols, geostatistical analyses and 2D and 3D modelling
6. Passion and aptitude for training and sharing experiences with other team members
7. Proficient in using one of the specialized geological and mining modelling software applications, like Leapfrog, Surpac, Datamine, etc
8. Excellent ability for learning new software
9. Excellent communication skills in English, spoken and written
10. Asset: Excellent communication skills in French, spoken and written

An Overview Of BBA’s Total Awards

1. Annual premium program for regular employees
2. Access to a time bank
3. Onsite mobility premium
4. Cellphone Program
5. Group insurance plan starting day one including short-term and long-term disability insurance for regular employees and telemedicine program
6. Retirement saving plan for regular employees
7. Vacation and sick leave
8. Premium offered through the Employee Referral program
9. Access to an annual bonus program for all regular employees
10. Generous pension and insurance plan

At BBA, You Get Many Benefits

1. A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
2. Custom training and development plans
3. A corporate culture that values expertise
4. Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces
5. 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 goal is to ensure a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do everything we can to build a workplace where all of our employees want to excel and where they feel respected, heard and valued. Every day.

Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, and we have been recognized as a 2024 Best Employer by Mercer.

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.

Learn more about us by visiting our LinkedIn page and join the networks of our talent attraction specialists to speak with them directly.