Geologist or Geologist-in-Training, Mineral Resource Estimation

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

You’ll have the opportunity to work on a dynamic, multidisciplinary team. You’ll also learn how to develop methods to meet deadlines and coordinate activities with clients and technical staff.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

- Enter exploration data into a database for monitoring and modelling

- Interpret geological and structural information from mining projects using 3D software

- Stay up to date with changes and developments in mineral resource estimation methods and reporting regulations

- Help draft technical reports and studies (NI 43-101, preliminary, pre-feasibility and feasibility)

- Support clients with resource modelling and updates at exploration or mining operating sites, and provide solutions to potential problems

- Conduct quality audits on advanced exploration or development projects for all aspects of geology (drilling, sampling, analyzing, quality assurance and control (QA/QC) and estimating mineral resources) and ensure important recommendations are implemented

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

- Results-driven

- Strong commitment to health and safety

- Constantly seeking sustainable and agile solutions

- Caring mindset that puts people first

- Rigorous and ethical

Summary of certifications and job requirements

- Bachelor's degree in geology or geological engineering

- Member of a professional order of geologists or engineers or ability to obtain membership

- From two (2) to six (6) years of relevant experience

- Excellent ability for learning new software

- Advanced level of English to collaborate effectively with BBA offices and/or clients in English-speaking Canadian provinces and internationally. The frequency of English use may range from occasional to daily, depending on ongoing projects

- Asset: advanced level of French to collaborate effectively with BBA offices and/or clients in Québec

- Asset: advanced level of Spanish to collaborate effectively with BBA offices and/or clients in Central and South America

- Asset: experience in managing databases, QA/QC protocols, geostatistical analyses and 2D/3D modelling

- Asset: proficient in using specialized geological and mining modelling software applications (Leapfrog, Datamine, etc.)

An overview of BBA’s total rewards

- Annual base salary from $90,000 to $110,000

- 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

BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.

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

- Valuing complementary expertise

About BBA

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.

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