About the RoleWe are seeking a Sr. Specialist, Exploration Geological Information Systems and Database (Canada) to lead and optimize our geological, geochemical, and spatial data infrastructure within the Greenfields Exploration team. In this role, you will act as the regional custodian for GIS and relational geodatabases, integrating multi-disciplinary data (drilling, assays, geophysics, and environmental metrics) to drive exploration targeting and operational decisions.
Key Responsibilities- Geoscience Database Governance & Management
- Administer and continuously optimize the Greenfields Exploration geoscience information architecture, ensuring high system availability, security, and scalability.
- Establish, implement, and audit data governance frameworks, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and QA/QC protocols to protect geological data integrity.
- Proactively diagnose technical and workflow bottlenecks across field and office teams, delivering robust technical solutions and user support.
- Enterprise GIS & Spatial Data Custodianship
- Serve as the regional custodian for Greenfields GIS datasets, maintaining clean, centralized spatial geodatabases across regional project areas.
- Design and deliver high-impact geospatial products, 3D visualizations, and interactive spatial models to accelerate executive and technical exploration decision-making.
- Build and maintain custom GIS tools, web maps, and spatial web applications to streamline team workflows.
- Automation & ETL Workflow Engineering
- Architect, build, and deploy automated geoprocessing scripts and data integration pipelines using FME (Safe Software), Python, and SQL.
- Automate repetitive tasks including data ingestion, spatial transformations, QA/QC validations, and daily reporting.
- Partner closely with Enterprise IT to align regional database solutions with global infrastructure and security protocols.
- Collaborate with site exploration teams to support automated core/chip photography integration into the core database.
- Multi-Disciplinary Data Integration & Analysis
- Synthesize and merge multi-layered datasets-including surface geochemistry, diamond drilling, downhole geophysics, airborne magnetic surveys, and legacy mining data-into unified spatial databases.
- Ensure seamless data flow between field logging tools (e.g., acQuire, MX Deposit), enterprise databases, and downstream 3D modeling software (e.g., Leapfrog, ArcGIS Pro).
- Stakeholder Collaboration & Change Management
- Partner directly with exploration geologists, geophysicists, environmental scientists, and executive leadership to align data architecture with operational exploration needs.
- Author documentation and conduct hands-on training sessions for technical staff on database compliance, tools, and best practices.
- Translate complex database anomalies and spatial trends into clear, non-technical executive briefs and recommendations.
- Technology Leadership & Innovation
- Research, evaluate, and benchmark emerging database technologies, cloud spatial solutions, and machine learning tools to maintain a competitive edge in exploration data efficiency.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Geosciences, Earth Science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Science, or a related field.
- 10+ years in resource exploration, mining development, or technical mining services, with specialized expertise in geoscientific data management.
- Hands-on experience designing and administering enterprise relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or Oracle) integrated with spatial platforms (ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro).
- Proven track record using FME (Feature Manipulation Engine) or model builders for spatial data automation and ETL processes.
- Strong commitment to a zero-harm safety culture, excellent organizational skills, and a service-oriented mindset.
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
Preferred Qualifications- Programming Skills: Experience with Python, JavaScript, or R for desktop, web, or mobile spatial application development.
- IT Infrastructure: Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), enterprise network architectures, or field hardware integration.
Salary Range: $90k - $100k CAD + Bonus Incentives
AngloGold Ashanti Limitedwww.anglogoldashanti.com
BENEFITS:AngloGold Ashanti North America (AGANA) offers a competitive benefits package to include company paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays. Other ancillary benefits include employer paid basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, wellbeing reimbursement program, tuition reimbursement and a host of other benefits. AGANA recognizes the need for work life balance and offers a flexible/hybrid work schedule to employees. Eligible employees will participate in the annual short-term and long-term incentive plans. All benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and conditions and may be modified or terminated at AGANA's sole discretion.
Requisition ID: 31469
Category: Exploration
Posting Salary: $90k - $100k CAD + Bonus Incentives
