Principal Resource Geologist
- Rouyn-Noranda, QC, Canada
Annual base salary from $140,000 to $200,000+ · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- Annual base salary from $140,000 to $200,000+
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- At least 15 years of relevant experience in resource geology, mineral resource estimation and geological modelling, including experience with advanced projects or operating mines
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Type of position: Regular
Your future role on our team
As a principal resource geologist, you’ll provide recognized technical leadership in mineral resource estimation and geological modelling. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to clients and multidisciplinary project teams, oversee complex mandates, from exploration to feasibility and operations, and contribute to the growth of BBA’s resource geology practice through technical excellence, mentorship and business development.
With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...
At BBA, You Get Many Benefits
For over 45 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution.
BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels.
Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA a Canada’s Best Employer and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.
Learn more about us by visiting our LinkedIn page and join the networks of our talent attraction specialists to speak with them directly.
Your future role on our team
As a principal resource geologist, you’ll provide recognized technical leadership in mineral resource estimation and geological modelling. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to clients and multidisciplinary project teams, oversee complex mandates, from exploration to feasibility and operations, and contribute to the growth of BBA’s resource geology practice through technical excellence, mentorship and business development.
With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...
- Lead and review complex mineral resource estimates, geological interpretations and 3D models for a range of commodities, deposit types and project stages
- Serve as a Qualified Person, where applicable, and provide technical oversight for disclosure and reporting in accordance with NI 43-101 and other applicable international codes and standards
- Define and approve resource estimation strategies, including data validation, domaining, compositing, geostatistical analysis, interpolation, classification and model validation
- Lead independent technical reviews, due diligence assignments, audits and gap assessments for drilling, sampling, analytical methods, QA/QC, databases and mineral resource estimates
- Author and review technical reports, resource-related study sections and recommendations for preliminary economic assessments, pre-feasibility studies, feasibility studies and operating mines
- Advise clients and project teams on geological risk, uncertainty, data collection programs, resource conversion strategies and fit-for-purpose technical solutions
- Provide senior technical direction across multidisciplinary mandates and coordinate scope, budget, schedule, quality and deliverables with clients and internal stakeholders
- Mentor and develop geologists, establish technical standards and workflows and promote peer review, knowledge sharing and consistent quality across the practice
- Strengthen trusted client relationships, identify opportunities, support proposals and contribute to the strategic growth and market positioning of the resource geology practice
- Results-driven
- Strong commitment to health and safety
- Constantly seeking sustainable and agile solutions
- Caring mindset that puts people first
- Rigorous and ethical
- Bachelor’s degree in geology or geological engineering; a graduate degree is an asset
- At least 15 years of relevant experience in resource geology, mineral resource estimation and geological modelling, including experience with advanced projects or operating mines
- Member in good standing of a recognized professional association of geoscientists or engineers and eligible to serve as a Qualified Person under NI 43-101
- Demonstrated track record leading and signing off on mineral resource estimates and technical disclosure for multiple commodities, deposit styles and project stages
- Advanced expertise in geological interpretation, geostatistics, estimation methods, resource classification, uncertainty assessment, model validation, databases and QA/QC
- Strong command of specialized geological and mining software such as Leapfrog, Datamine, Seequent Central or comparable applications
- Proven ability to lead complex multidisciplinary mandates, exercise sound professional judgement and communicate material technical risks to executives, investors and technical audiences
- Established client relationships and demonstrated contribution to business development, proposal preparation and the growth of consulting services
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to establish technical standards and develop high-performing professionals
- Advanced level of English to collaborate effectively with BBA offices and clients across Canada and internationally; advanced French is an asset and may be required for collaboration with Québec-based teams and clients
- Available for occasional travel to client offices, project sites and mine operations
- Annual base salary from $140,000 to $200,000+
- Annual premium program for regular employees
- Onsite mobility premium
- Time bank
- Cellphone fee reimbursements
- Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program
- Retirement savings plan
- Annual vacation and sick leave
- Premium for employee referrals
At BBA, You Get Many Benefits
- A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
- Custom training and development plans
- Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces
- A growing business with many opportunities
For over 45 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution.
BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels.
Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA a Canada’s Best Employer and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.
Learn more about us by visiting our LinkedIn page and join the networks of our talent attraction specialists to speak with them directly.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead and review mineral resource estimates, geological interpretations, 3D models, technical reports, audits, and due diligence assignments across project stages. Provide technical leadership and client advice, oversee multidisciplinary project delivery, mentor geologists, and support the growth of the resource geology practice.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in geology or geological engineering, at least 15 years of relevant experience, professional association membership, and eligibility to serve as a Qualified Person under NI 43-101. Candidates need advanced expertise in resource estimation, geostatistics, geological software, QA/QC, technical leadership, client development, and mentoring; advanced English is required, while advanced French is an asset and may be required for some collaboration.
Skills
- Mineral Resource Estimation
- Geological Modelling
- Geological Interpretation
- Geostatistics
- Resource Classification
- Model Validation
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control
- NI 43-101 Reporting
- Technical Due Diligence
- Leapfrog
- Datamine
- Seequent Central
- Project Leadership
- Business Development
- Mentoring
Benefits
- Annual Premium Program
- Onsite Mobility Premium
- Time Bank
- Cellphone Fee Reimbursement
- Group Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Telemedicine Program
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Annual Vacation
- Sick Leave
- Employee Referral Premium
- Custom Training and Development Plans
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Categories
- Engineering
- Science & Research
- Management & Leadership
- Consulting
- Energy
Keywords
- Mineral Resource Estimation
- Geological Modelling
- Geological Interpretation
- Geostatistical Analysis
- Resource Classification
- Uncertainty Assessment
- Model Validation
- Data Validation
- Domaining
- Compositing
- Drilling
- Sampling
- Analytical Methods
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control
- Mineral Resource Databases
- NI 43-101
- Qualified Person
- Technical Reporting
- Preliminary Economic Assessment
- Pre-Feasibility Study
- Feasibility Study
- Leapfrog
- Datamine
- Seequent Central
- Technical Due Diligence
- Mineral Exploration
- Operating Mines
- Project Management
- Business Development
- Geological Engineering