Principal Resource Geologist

SLR Consulting

• $160K — $200K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in geological roles specifically in mining or environmental services
  • Expertise in Seequent's Leapfrog Geo and Edge software
  • Familiarity with 3D geological modelling and drill planning
  • Knowledge of geostatistical mineral resource estimation fundamentals
  • Undergraduate degree in geosciences; Master's preferred
  • Registered Professional Geologist (P.Geo. or equivalent)

Responsibilities

  • Develop geological models and interpretations
  • Construct block models for resource and reserve estimates
  • Prepare NI 43-101 Reports or international equivalents
  • Conduct due diligence reviews for project financing
  • Manage projects, leading geologists and consultants
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
  • Ensure projects meet safety, scope, schedule, and quality standards
  • Build client relationships and elevate service delivery
  • Mentor junior geologists and participate in training activities

Benefits

  • Full-time, permanent position with flexible scheduling
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
  • Supportive environment focused on career development
Full Job Description
As our new Principal Resource Geologist, you will join one of the largest, dynamic and experienced teams of resource geologists globally. 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.

Our projects encompass a wide spectrum, including geological modeling, statistical analysis, and resource estimation and reporting for various metals and depositional environments.

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 reasons why they stick around. 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:
• The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $200,000+. Final agreed-upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location
• Full-time, permanent role with flexible scheduling available (core hours are Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm)
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Qualifications
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar geological role in the mining or environmental services industry
• Significant knowledge of Seequent's Leapfrog Geo and Edge modelling software
• Knowledge of an additional mining software package such as Datamine/Vulcan/Surpac/Micromine is considered an asset
• Experience with 3D geological modelling, data analysis, and drill planning
• Knowledge of geostatistical mineral resource estimation fundamentals
• Undergraduate degree in the geosciences. Master's degree preferred
• Registered Licensed Professional such as P.Geo. or equivalent

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants.

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