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Canada - Geospatial Data & GIS Solutions Lead
- Toronto, ON, Canada
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Company Description Barrick Mining Corporation is a leading global mining, exploration, and development company focused on creating long-term value through responsible resource extraction. The organization prioritizes safety, sustainability, and strong partnerships with communities, governments, and stakeholders. Barrick maintains a disciplined approach to growth, investing in high-quality assets and innovative technologies to optimize operations. Team members join a diverse, collaborative environment where technical excellence and ethical practices are central to success.
Role Description The Geospatial Exploration Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in Toronto, ON. This position is responsible for acquiring, processing, and analyzing geospatial and geological data to support mineral exploration decision-making. Daily tasks include compiling spatial datasets, generating maps and visualizations, conducting spatial analyses, and maintaining geospatial databases and metadata. The specialist collaborates with geologists, engineers, and project managers to interpret exploration results, optimize drill targeting, and produce clear, accurate reports and presentation materials. The role also involves ensuring data quality, adhering to company standards and regulatory requirements, and contributing to the continuous improvement of geospatial workflows and tools.
Qualifications
- Strong GIS and geospatial analysis skills, with experience using tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar platforms.
- Proficiency in spatial data management, including database design, data integration, and metadata documentation.
- Ability to interpret geological, geophysical, and topographic data and translate findings into clear maps and models.
- Experience with data visualization and reporting, including producing professional map layouts and technical documentation.
- Relevant academic background, such as a degree in Geology, Geography, Geomatics, Earth Sciences, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to accuracy and detail in data handling.
- Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in an on-site environment.
- Familiarity with mining or exploration industry practices and safety standards is an asset.
- Comfort with field data collection technologies and remote sensing tools is beneficial.
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Responsibilities
Acquire, process, and analyze geospatial and geological data to support mineral exploration, including compiling datasets, producing maps and visualizations, conducting spatial analyses, and maintaining databases and metadata. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to interpret exploration results, improve drill targeting, prepare reports, ensure data quality and compliance, and enhance geospatial workflows and tools.
Requirements
Requires strong GIS and geospatial analysis skills, experience with spatial data management, and the ability to interpret geological, geophysical, and topographic data and communicate findings through maps, models, and technical documentation. A relevant degree in geology, geography, geomatics, earth sciences, or a related field is indicated; analytical ability, attention to detail, communication, and collaboration are also required, while mining experience, safety knowledge, field data collection, and remote sensing are beneficial.
Skills
- GIS
- Geospatial Analysis
- ArcGIS
- QGIS
- Spatial Data Management
- Database Design
- Data Integration
- Metadata Documentation
- Geological Data Interpretation
- Geophysical Data Interpretation
- Topographic Data Interpretation
- Data Visualization
- Map Production
- Spatial Analysis
- Data Quality Assurance
- Remote Sensing
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Categories
- Science & Research
- Data & Analytics
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Engineering
Keywords
- GIS
- Geospatial Data
- ArcGIS
- QGIS
- Spatial Analysis
- Spatial Data Management
- Database Design
- Data Integration
- Metadata
- Geological Data
- Geophysical Data
- Topographic Data
- Mineral Exploration
- Drill Targeting
- Data Visualization
- Map Layouts
- Technical Documentation
- Data Quality
- Regulatory Requirements
- Geospatial Workflows
- Field Data Collection
- Remote Sensing
- Mining
- Safety Standards