Fourmile - Senior Geologist

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Senior Geologist to join our Fourmile Project team.

About the role

The successful candidate will lead a team of geologists responsible for growing resources, building and integrating ore body knowledge in the PFS and PEA studies through ensuring proper data collection including logging, sampling, geologic section interpretation, development of routing strategies, and tracking of material underground. Additionally, the role supports the 3D geologic model and designs and executes infill, growth, and exploration drill programs.

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. We are committed to a safe work environment, sending every person home safe and healthy every day, and leaving a sustainable legacy in our host communities.

Responsibilities

• Drive zero harm workplace through visible felt leadership, stop work authority, and other safety programs in place.
• Supervise, mentor, and train junior geologists.
• Ensure development plans are established and maintained for all direct reports.
• Build and maintain collaborative internal relationships with key departments (Engineering, Operations, Process, Environment, Growth, Exploration, Safety, and Finance).
• Support and drive infill, growth, and exploration drill programs to grow resources in line with business objectives.
• Build ore body knowledge by ensuring geologic interpretation of sections is integrated into geologic models, estimation, and geo-metallurgical domains.
• Train and develop team members to execute drill planning and decision-making, logging, sampling, and geologic interpretation.
• Ensure best practices are utilized, understood, and followed by the team.
• Monitor QA/QC practices and procedures to ensure compliance with company standards and identify opportunities for improvements.
• Supervise training of staff members and review SOPs.
• Engage with the resource team to ensure accurate, fit-for-purpose mineral estimations are delivered, leveraging all available data to maximize value in every model.
• Supervise and authorize the design, preparation, and implementation of proposals, cost estimates, and expenditure requests for production drill programs.
• Assist in the creation of the MRM budget and be responsible for tracking spend and variance explanation.
• Support and drive the integration of orebody knowledge into all parts of the business.
• Provide input into the yearly business plans.
• Monitor departmental KPIs to ensure agreed work programs, drilling, cost, and ounce delivery targets are met.
• Identify areas for improvement and present solutions through change management.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or a related field required.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience with underground mine geology or exploration, preferred.
• Experience with leading a technical team and strong interdepartmental communication skills preferred.
• Experience building ore body knowledge and geologic domains preferred.
• Familiarity with Leapfrog, Deswik, Vulcan, and Acquire software preferred.
• Proven ability to communicate optimally, both verbally and in writing, required.
• Team leader with the ability to work collaboratively within a coordinated and agile multidisciplinary team, regardless of reporting structure, required.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision required.

Benefits

• Excellent safety record with demonstrated safety leadership.
• A comprehensive compensation package including:
  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks.
  • 401k retirement plan with employer contribution.
  • Paid time off.
  • Company-sponsored medical clinics.
  • Company match share purchase program.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.