Senior Geologist

If you thrive on challenge and collaboration, Barrick offers opportunities on a global scale. Our remarkable people have made us the leading gold mining company, and we’re looking for more people to join our team—people who are motivated, energetic, eager to learn and grow. We make it a priority to support the aspirations of every individual, with international opportunities, ongoing training and development, and first-class benefits.

Williams Operating Corporation - Barrick Gold located near Marathon in Northwestern Ontario presently requires a:

Senior Geologist

Position Description:

As a member of the Mineral Resource Management team, the successful candidate will report to the Grade Control Superintendent. This role will require an individual who is safety driven and safety conscious, and capable of working with a diverse team of Mine and Exploration Geologists, Technical Services staff, Geological Technicians, Diamond drillers and Mine Operations personnel.

The selected applicant will be an integral member of the Mineral Resource Management team, tasked to plan, manage, and execute mine geological activities including drilling, mapping, sampling, reconciliation, and production control.

Responsibilities:

- Actively promote and ensure a safe work environment and a safety-conscious workforce.

- Assure that the highest environmental standards are incorporated within each area of responsibility.

- Proven commitment to technical excellence and industry best practices.

- Training, supervision and mentoring of technical staff.

- Collaborate with the Mining Department to optimize the extraction of mineral reserves.

- Supervise the collection and validation of geological data such as mapping, sampling methods, and drill hole logging.

- Ensure continued improvement of spatial, volumetric and grade reconciliation to the mine-to-mill production process.

- Oversee the planning and execution of Ore Control and Mineral Resource Growth drilling programs.

- Generate and submit budgets, forecasts, and schedules.

- Developing and presenting work program proposals.

- Design high-quality diamond drill hole plans utilizing industry best practice standards.

- Oversee core logging practices and reporting drilling program results, including quantifying program success.

- Generation of new targets for additions to support the mineral resource growth and LOM.

- Exposure to a wide variety of exploration, geology, data analysis, and grade estimation scenarios with opportunities for increased responsibilities and career growth

- Contribute to evolving and progressing of interpretations and modeling of the controls on gold mineralization.

- Supervision of surface and underground geological mapping.

- Other geology and supervisor duties as assigned.

Audit and optimize technical procedures with a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

- Minimum undergraduate degree in Geology (or equivalent); post-graduate degree considered an asset.

- Registered or eligible to be registered as a Professional Geoscientist in the province of Ontario.

- Minimum 5 years’ experience underground mining operations, several of which in a Supervisory or Lead role. Surface or Exploration program experience

- Advanced knowledge of geological principles and ore deposit models. Experience in Archean gold systems typical of the Canadian Shield would be considered an asset.

- Demonstrated proficiency with mining and database software. Experience with Vulcan, Deswik, and Leapfrog would be considered an asset.

- Prioritization, organization, planning, scheduling and forecasting skills and experience.

- Strong presentation and verbal skills. Able to communicate ideas and recommendations in both written and verbal forms across all levels of the organization in a clear manner.

Ability to lead and work effectively as part of a team, as well as independently.

This is a FIFO position operating on a 14 day on/14 day off rotational schedule, working 12-hour day shifts. The successful candidate will be eligible for camp accommodations as well as a FIFO travel allowance in line with our company policy.

What We Can Offer You

- A comprehensive compensation package including competitive bonuses, benefits, pension, and company match share purchase plan.

- A progressive career path including global opportunities

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

- Access to a global network of highly qualified professionals for exchanging knowledge and ideas, building skills, and sharing experiences

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

Barrick welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.