Resources Geologist

BBA Consultants; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Northeastern Ontario is looking for a Geologist to oversee geological modeling and resource estimation. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geological Engineering and possess at least 4 years of relevant experience. The position involves data entry, interpreting geological structures, and supporting resource modeling at client sites. Benefits include a comprehensive insurance plan, retirement savings, and an annual premium program.

Benefits

Annual premium program for regular employees

Access to a time bank

Onsite mobility premium

Group insurance plan

Retirement saving plan

Access to an annual bonus program

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of relevant experience including geological modeling.
• Practical experience in mineral resource estimation for various deposits.
• Excellent ability to learn new software.

Responsibilities

• Enter exploration data into a database.
• Perform geological and structural interpretation using 3D software.
• Support resource modeling and provide solutions at exploration sites.

Skills

Geological modeling

Resource estimation

Communication in English

Quality assurance protocols

Using geological software applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geological Engineering

Tools

Leapfrog

Surpac

Datamine

Job description

Overview

Type of position: Régulier

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.

Your Future Role On Our Team

Responsibilities

• Enter exploration data into a database for monitoring and modelling
• Perform geological and structural interpretation of mining projects using 3D software
• Keep informed of changes or developments in mineral resource estimation methods and reporting regulations
• Help draft reports and technical studies (NI 43-101, preliminary, pre-feasibility and feasibility)
• Support resource modelling and updating at client exploration sites or mining operations and provide solutions to problems that they may encounter
• 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

Qualities and Values

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

Qualifications

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

Benefits and Rewards

• Annual premium program for regular employees
• Access to a time bank
• Onsite mobility premium
• Cellphone Program
• Group insurance plan starting day one including short-term and long-term disability insurance for regular employees and telemedicine program
• Retirement saving plan for regular employees
• Vacation and sick leave
• Premium offered through the Employee Referral program
• Access to an annual bonus program for all regular employees
• Generous pension and insurance plan

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.

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