Geosyntec Consultants

Senior Geostatistician

Geosyntec Consultants$129K — $216K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geoscience, Mining Engineering, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in mineral resource estimation and geostatistics.
  • Qualified Person (QP) experience under NI 43-101 or SK-1300 standards.
  • Advanced knowledge of geostatistical methods and analyses including kriging and variography.
  • Proficiency with industry-standard resource modeling software.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and validate mineral resource estimates for open pit and underground mining projects.
  • Serve as Qualified Person for mineral resource assessment under NI 43-101 and SK-1300.
  • Perform and oversee complex geostatistical analyses and uncertainty assessments.
  • Develop and audit geological and mineral resource models and estimation workflows.
  • Conduct technical reviews and due diligence for feasibility studies and corporate transactions.
  • Advise clients on resource risk, uncertainty, and compliance with public reporting standards.
  • Mentor geoscientists in best practices for geostatistics and regulatory reporting.

Benefits

  • Hybrid or fully remote work arrangement options.
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentoring.
  • Engagement in challenging technical projects.
  • Collaborative, multidisciplinary work environment.
  • Involvement in business development and client management.
Full Job Description
Overview

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Resource Geostatistician and Mineral Resource Qualified Person (QP) to join our mining and critical minerals practice. This position may be based in our Burnaby, BC office, with consideration for a hybrid or fully remote arrangement at the Company’s discretion, supporting our Las Vegas, NV operations. This opportunity is ideal for a highly experienced professional with deep expertise in geostatistics, mineral resource modeling, and public reporting, who is eager to provide technical leadership, mentor others, and support complex projects across precious metals, base metals, and critical minerals.

 

This role supports projects spanning exploration, mineral resource estimation, feasibility studies, technical report preparation, audits, and due diligence, and provides opportunities to act as a Qualified Person under NI 43‑101 and SK‑1300 for domestic and international mining projects.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec’s culture. We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect that you’d work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities through business development and client management. You may also be asked to take on project management responsibilities, along with staff management and development, and mentoring tasks. 

Some of the key responsibilities may include:

  • Lead, review, and validate mineral resource estimates and classifications for open pit and underground mining projects using advanced geostatistical methods.
  • Serve as Qualified Person (QP) for mineral resource geology and estimation under NI 43 101 and SK 1300, including preparation, review, and sign off of technical report sections and QP statements.
  • Perform and oversee geostatistical analyses, including variography, kriging, conditional simulation (SGS, SIS), change of support studies, drill hole spacing analyses, and uncertainty assessment.
  • Develop, audit, and peer review geological and block models, including domaining strategies, estimation workflows, and reconciliation approaches.
  • Conduct technical reviews, audits, and due diligence of mineral resource models and supporting data for feasibility studies, corporate transactions, and independent assessments.
  • Provide expert input to grade control strategies, dilution analyses, SMU determination, and mine planning studies.
  • Perform and review database QA/QC, data validation, and geological interpretation supporting mineral resource estimation.
  • Advise clients and internal teams on resource risk, uncertainty, classification criteria, and public reporting standards.
  • Mentor and technically develop geoscientists and engineers in geostatistics, resource modeling, and regulatory reporting best practices.
  • Contribute to proposal preparation, client relationship development, and growth of Geosyntec’s mining and critical minerals practice.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mine planning, metallurgy, environmental, and permitting professionals to support integrated project delivery.
Education and Licensure
  • Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geoscience, Mining Engineering, or a related field. (required)
  • Advanced degree in Geostatistics, Mineral Exploration, Geostatistical Modelling, or a related field. (preferred)
  • Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo., P.G.), or equivalent. (preferred)
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
  • At least 8 years (10+ years preferred) of professional experience in mineral resource estimation, geostatistics, and mining consulting, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
  • Demonstrated experience serving as a Qualified Person (QP) for mineral resource geology and estimation under NI 43‑101 and/or SK‑1300.
  • Advanced expertise in geostatistical analysis, including variography, kriging, conditional simulation, drill spacing studies, and uncertainty assessment.
  • Proven ability to develop, review, and audit geological and mineral resource models for open‑pit and underground projects.
  • Experience supporting feasibility studies, technical audits, and due diligence for mining projects.
  • Proficiency with industry‑standard resource modeling software (e.g., Isatis Neo, Vulcan, Datamine, Leapfrog).
  • Strong technical writing and communication skills, including public disclosure and client reporting.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced consulting environment and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Willingness to travel periodically as needed for client and project support.
  • Valid Canadian driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

Below is the range that we in good faith believe is the potential compensation for this role at the time of this posting and is only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

 

  • Minimum Salary: $129,095 / Maximum Salary: $216,880 (Burnaby, BC)

About Geosyntec Consultants

Geosyntec Consultants is an environmental consulting and engineering firm founded in 1983. The company provides consulting, engineering, and project management services to clients in the environmental, energy, and infrastructure markets. Geosyntec has more than 80 offices in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. The company's services include environmental due diligence, site assessment and remediation, water resources management, and waste management. Geosyntec has worked on projects for clients in the oil and gas, mining, chemical, and manufacturing industries. The company is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Learn more about Geosyntec Consultants
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Net Income
$20 million
Founded
1983
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$180 million

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