Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or a related field required
Minimum five years' experience with underground mine geology or exploration preferred
Experience leading a technical team with strong interdepartmental communication skills preferred
Experience building ore body knowledge and geologic domains preferred
Familiarity with Leapfrog, Deswik, Vulcan, and Acquire software preferred
Proven ability to communicate optimally, both verbally and in writing required
Team leader with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team required
Ability to work with minimum supervision required
Excellent safety record with demonstrated safety leadership required
Responsibilities
Drive a zero harm workplace through visible leadership and safety programs
Supervise, mentor, and train junior geologists, ensuring development plans are maintained
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with key departments
Support and drive infill, growth, and exploration drill programs
Ensure geologic interpretation is integrated into models and best practices are followed
Monitor QA/QC practices to ensure compliance and identify improvement opportunities
Engage with the resource team for accurate mineral estimations
Supervise design and implementation of proposals and cost estimates for drill programs
Assist in creating the MRM budget and track spending
Support integration of ore body knowledge into all business areas
Monitor departmental KPIs to meet drilling and delivery targets
Identify areas for improvement and present solutions
Benefits
Comprehensive compensation package including medical, dental, and vision plans
401k retirement plan with employer contribution
Paid time off and company-sponsored medical clinics
Company match share purchase program
Dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team environment
Endless opportunities for growth and learning with industry colleagues
Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization
Full Job Description
Job Description
Position Description:
Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Senior Geologist to join our Fourmile Project team. The successful candidate will lead a team of geologists responsible for growing resources, building & integrating ore body knowledge in the PFS and PEA studies through ensuring proper data collection including logging, sampling, geologic section interpretation, development of routing strategies and tracking of material underground, in addition to supporting the 3D geologic model and designing and executing infill, growth and exploration drill programs.
Responsibilities:
Drive zero harm workplace through visible felt leadership, stop work authority, and other safety programs in place.
Supervise, mentor, and train junior geologists. Ensure development plans are established and maintained for all direct reports.
Build and maintain collaborative internal relationships with key departments (Engineering, Operations, Process, Environment, Growth, Exploration, Safety and Finance).
Support & drive infill, growth and exploration drill programs to grow resources in line with business objectives.
Build ore body knowledge by ensuring geologic interpretation of sections are integrated into geologic models, estimation & geo-metallurgical domains. Training & development of team members to execute drill planning & decision making, logging, sampling, geologic interpretation. Ensure best practices are utilized, understood, and followed by the team.
Monitor QA/QC practices and procedures to ensure compliance with company standards and identify opportunities for improvements. Supervise training of staff members and review SOP's.
Engage with resource team to ensure accurate, fit for purpose mineral estimations are delivered, ensuring that all available data are leveraged to maximize value in every model.
Supervise and authorize the design, preparation and implementation of proposals, cost estimates and expenditure requests for production drill programs.
Assist in creation of MRM budget and responsible for tracking spend and variance explanation.
Support and drive integration of orebody knowledge into all parts of the business.
Provide input into the yearly business plans.
Monitor departmental KPI's to ensure agreed work programs, drilling, cost, and ounce delivery targets are met.
Identify areas for improvement and present solutions through change management
Perform other duties as required
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or a related field required
Minimum five (5) years' experience with underground mine geology or exploration, preferred
Experience with leading technical team with strong interdepartmental communication skills preferred
Experience building ore body knowledge & geologic domains preferred
Familiarity with Leapfrog, Deswik, Vulcan, and Acquire software preferred
Proven ability to communicate optimally; both verbally and in writing required
Team leader with the ability to work collaboratively within a coordinated and agile multidisciplinary team, regardless of reporting structure required
Ability to work with minimum supervision required
Excellent safety record with ability to demonstrate safety leadership required
What We Can Offer You
A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.
Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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About Barrick Gold Corporation
Barrick Gold Corporation is a mining company that specializes in the production of gold and copper. The company was founded in 1983 by Peter Munk and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Barrick Gold operates mines and advanced exploration and development projects on five continents. The company's main focus is on gold, but it also produces copper. Barrick Gold is committed to responsible mining practices and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact and improve the lives of people in the communities where it operates. The company has faced criticism in the past for its environmental and social practices, but has taken steps to address these concerns.
