Geoscience Data Architect — Exploration Analytics Lead

Kinross Gold Corporation; Reno, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation in Reno, NV is seeking a senior data management professional to administer brownfield and greenfield exploration geoscience data and database systems. The role applies governance standards to ensure datasets are accurate and accessible for technical studies and reporting.

The position serves as a technical resource to exploration teams and contributes to enhancements of data systems, workflows, and data quality across exploration activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or technical diploma in Geology, Earth Sciences, Geoscience, Geomatics, GIS, Data Management, or related discipline.
• Seven or more years of experience in mining, exploration, or geoscience data management.
• Experience with SQL database administration, development, maintenance, and reporting.
• Proficiency with relational SQL databases and the ability to write T-SQL queries for data import, validation, extraction, and reporting.
• Experience with acQuire GIMS and Arena Practitioner (ACQ2000) preferred.
• Experience with GIS and related geoscience software and platforms (Seequent, ESRI) is an asset.
• Experience with Power BI, ArcGIS Dashboards, SharePoint, and spatial data management is an asset.
• Strong analytical, organizational, troubleshooting, communication, and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer brownfield and greenfield exploration databases and data management systems.
• Perform QA/QC on geological, geochemical, drilling, and related datasets and maintain protocols.
• Compile and manage exploration datasets within corporate database systems.
• Ensure timely delivery of datasets, reports, and data products through reporting platforms.
• Develop and maintain database standards, validation rules, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate database upgrades, testing, and implementation of new technologies.

Skills

data governance

SQL databases

geoscience data management

acQuire GIMS

Power BI

GIS

T-SQL

QA/QC

data quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology or related discipline

Tools

Seequent Leapfrog

ArcGIS Pro

acQuire GIMS

Arena Practitioner

SharePoint

Job description

Kinross Gold Corporation in Reno, NV is seeking a senior data management professional to administer brownfield and greenfield exploration geoscience data and database systems. The role applies governance standards to ensure datasets are accurate and accessible for technical studies and reporting.

The position serves as a technical resource to exploration teams and contributes to enhancements of data systems, workflows, and data quality across exploration activities.