Senior Geologist & Resource Estimation Lead (Casual)

ERM; Calgary; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 91,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

RRSP/DPSP

Job summary

ERM seeks a Principal Technical Consultant, Geologist (Casual) to lead complex mineral resource estimation projects and tailings work from Canada. Based preferably in Toronto or Vancouver, you will guide technical teams, ensure standards compliance, and influence client decisions within ERM’s mining practice.

The role requires a geology degree, a Canadian Professional Geologist designation, 6+ years in mining, and expertise in CIM/JORC/SAMREC codes, tailings characterisation, and LEAPFROG Edge,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or equivalent experience.
• Professional Geologist designation in at least one Canadian province.
• 6+ years of experience in geological and mining environments.
• Experience with precious, base, and critical minerals across various jurisdictions.
• Advanced technical knowledge of resource estimation processes and reporting standards (CIM, JORC, SAMREC).
• Tailings resource estimation experience including characterisation, sampling design, modelling, and estimation.

Responsibilities

• Validate geological data and QA/QC procedures.
• Develop 3D geological models and geostatistical analyses.
• Conduct grade interpolation and validate estimation results.
• Prepare Mineral Resource estimation reports aligned with CIM, JORC, NI 43-101, and SK1300.

Skills

Geology

Resource estimation

Geostatistics

Leadership

Data validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Professional Geologist designation (Canada)

Tools

Leapfrog Edge

Datamine

Isatis

Job description

ERM seeks a Principal Technical Consultant, Geologist (Casual) to lead complex mineral resource estimation projects and tailings work from Canada. Based preferably in Toronto or Vancouver, you will guide technical teams, ensure standards compliance, and influence client decisions within ERM’s mining practice.

The role requires a geology degree, a Canadian Professional Geologist designation, 6+ years in mining, and expertise in CIM/JORC/SAMREC codes, tailings characterisation, and LEAPFROG Edge,