Exploration - Principal Exploration Geochemist

Position Description JOB DESCRIPTION

Would you like to build your career at the intersection of geology, data, and technology within a world-class mining organization? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Barrick is seeking a Regional/Principal Geochemist to join our team. The Regional / Principal Geochemist works closely with district teams and the regional technical group, supporting programs from regional-scale generative exploration through to advanced greenfield, brownfield, and near-mine targets. The role is focused on integrating geochemical data into the broader geological framework in a way that enhances vectoring, targeting, and discovery potential for gold and/or copper systems, contributing materially to company growth.

The primary purpose of this role is to provide expert geochemical leadership, guidance, and technical oversight to the North America Exploration teams, spanning field-based and desktop activities. The role covers the full geochemical workflow, including survey and program design, sampling strategies, QA/QC, data management, interpretation, integration, and advanced modelling (2D to 4D workups), ensuring geochemistry is applied rigorously and effectively to support discovery.

All work is undertaken with a strong emphasis on field validation, data quality, technical rigor, safety, efficiency, and alignment with Barrick Gold Corporation values.

At Barrick, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. In this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, leverage advanced geoinformation systems, and contribute to digital and data-driven initiatives that directly support exploration outcomes. You will be encouraged to explore new technologies, propose innovative solutions, and help continuously improve the way geoscientific data is managed and used.

- Provide technical leadership and oversight for all geochemical activities across North America, including survey design, sampling strategies, QA/QC frameworks, data management, interpretation, and integration.

- Guide and support exploration teams in the design and execution of geochemical programs across diverse environments and deposit styles (e.g. Carlin-type, orogenic, epithermal, porphyry gold/copper, and intrusion related systems) across Canada, USA, and Dominican Republic.

- Ensure exploration teams collect high-quality geochemical data and apply best-practice QA/QC protocols, including periodic review and updating written sampling procedures across the region.

- Ensure external, legacy, and newly acquired geochemical datasets are rigorously validated, quality-controlled, and integrated in accordance with regional and corporate standards prior to interpretation.

- Drive and facilitate multi-element geochemical data interpretation, 2D, 3D and 4D geochemical modelling (e.g. lithological, alteration, and mineralization types), and integration of geochemical layers into GIS and geological (leapfrog) models.

- Integrate geochemistry into regional and project-scale geological interpretations, and other geoscience datasets (e.g. SWIR mineralogy, geophysics, remote sensing, petrography, etc.), enhancing targeting under cover, vectoring toward mineralization, and overall discovery effectiveness.

- Support advanced exploration and near-mine programs through ore characterization, alteration studies, and geochronology in collaboration with all team members.

- Actively seek, evaluate, and implement new geochemical techniques, technologies, and data-leveraging approaches, drawing on both internal initiatives and external research programs.

- Monitor and translate outcomes from external geochemical research projects into practical applications for North American greenfield and brownfield programs.

- Provide guidance on geochemical database structure, storage, governance, and usage ensuring data integrity and long-term usability.

- Ensure appropriate documentation and auditing of field sampling techniques, including QA/QC protocols, sample media, sampling methods, and chain-of-custody procedures; conduct field-based training and audits as required.

- Collaborate closely with the broader North America Exploration team to ensure geochemical results are always interpreted within a sound geological context.

- Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with safety, health, environmental, and quality policies and procedures, with clear recognition and management of risks inherent to exploration and field operations .

- Preform other duties as required

Qualifications

- Bachelor of Science in Geology or Geochemistry or equivalent; a thesis-based Master’s or PhD degree in Geology or Geochemistry is strongly preferred

- Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in applied geochemistry, preferably within mineral exploration, with demonstrated contribution to gold and/or copper discovery or value creation preferred

- Strong understanding of multiple gold and copper deposit types (Carlin-type, orogenic, epithermal, porphyry, and intrusion-related systems in particular), mineralization models, and the geochemical expression of geological processes relevant to exploration preferred

- Strong understanding of surficial environments and impacts on geochemical sampling and interpretation that are common across North America (e.g. boreal forest, desert, glacial deposits, swamps, etc.). Experience with exploration through cover including the generation and utilization of regolith maps preferred

- Demonstrated experience in the validation, integration, interpretation, and modelling of large, multi-disciplinary geochemical datasets, ensuring data quality and geological coherence preferred

- Proven capability in geochemical data analysis and interpretation tools (e.g. R, ioGAS or equivalent), GIS platforms (ArcGIS, QGIS), and 3D modelling software (e.g. Leapfrog).

- Proficiency of advanced statistics and applicability to working up geochemical data sets to enhance geological knowledge and targeting preferred

- Experience leveraging geochemical data sets utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence tools preferred

- Strong understanding of best-practice QA/QC, with experience providing regional oversight, accountability, and continuous improvement across exploration programs preferred

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex geochemical interpretations into clear, actionable insights for both technical teams and senior management.

- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing exploration needs required

- Willingness and ability to travel extensively and conduct field-based work across a wide range of terrains and operating environments with a strong commitment to safety required

- Highly motivated, innovative, and discovery-focused with a proven track record of value creation or clear contribution to exploration success preferred

What We Can Offer You

- A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!

- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.

- Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.

- Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.

Barrick is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity