Principal Resource Geologist, you will join one of the largest, dynamic and experienced teams of resource geologists globally. Our projects encompass a wide spectrum, including geological modeling, statistical analysis, and resource estimation and reporting for various metals and depositional environments.

You will bring demonstrated skills and experience with mineral resource/geological modelling (experience with Leapfrog is a must), exploration and project reviews. In addition to strong technical skills, you'll also have a solid background in report writing, in the development of technical scopes of work, proposal preparation, and the successful delivery of projects, meeting high standards for quality and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Development of geological models or interpretations
• Construction of block models for mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates
• Participation in the preparation of NI 43-101 Reports or international equivalents
• Perform due diligence reviews to support project financing, and mergers and acquisitions
• Project management, including leadership of other geologists and third-party consulting groups
• Working with multidisciplinary teams to integrate geological findings and interpretations with those of other scientific, planning, and engineering disciplines
• Ensuring successful project delivery with respect to health & safety, scope, schedule, budget, QA/QC, and client satisfaction
• Prepare proposals and contribute to the development and execution of service line, business sector, and client business development plans
• Liaise and build relationships with clients and ensure excellent service delivery
• Mentor junior geologists and participate in internal and external training/mentorship opportunities

Working @ SLR

With us, there is no doubt you'll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they'll tell you that's just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Here's what else you'll enjoy as part of our team:

• Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.
• The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
• Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Qualifications/Education/Memberships:

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geological Engineering
• 15-20+ years of minerals exploration, operation, and resource estimation.
• Certification as a Qualified Person (QP) is required
• Experienced in geostatistics and estimation methods (such as but not limited to ordinary kriging, inverse distance weighting)
• Experienced in modelling various commodities in a variety of geological terranes, including Carlin, porphyry, and skarn. Multi-commodity experience in precious metals and base metals
• Proficiency in 3D Mine Modeling software such as Leapfrog, Vulcan, MinePlan, Datamine, or MicroMine.
• Experienced in geological and block modelling, domaining, grade capping, and QA/QC
• Authorship or co-authorship of SK 1300 and/or NI 43-101 Technical Reports, or other CRIRSCO standard reports
• Familiarity with resource classification, cutoff grade development, and application of modifying factors
• Professional certifications or organizations (CPG, SME-RM, MMSA) desired
• Experience with audits, due diligence, and third-party reviews preferred
• Advanced skills in Excel or Access (or other database tools)
• Strong project management skills for handling large-scale projects
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Proficiency in Spanish is advantageous

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