Geological Database & GIS Lead

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary administrator and steward of all geological database and GIS platforms.
• Lead the integration of geological, geochemical, geotechnical, environmental, metallurgical, hydrogeological, and spatial datasets into a centralized database.
• Manage the complete drillhole data workflow, including QA/QC, laboratory imports, and chain of custody.
• Develop and maintain data validation protocols and reporting systems.
• Maintain data security, backups, disaster recovery procedures, and user access controls.
• Support NI 43-101 technical reporting through accurate and auditable datasets.
• Maintain GIS datasets including claims, geology, drillholes, infrastructure, environmental, and permitting layers.
• Produce maps, figures, and technical illustrations for reports and regulatory submissions.
• Support field teams with mobile GIS applications and spatial data collection.
• Develop dashboards and visualization tools to improve project decision-making.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship for database administration, GIS, and data governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, GIS, Geoscience, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mining Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of seven years of mining, exploration, or natural resources experience.
• At least three years administering geological and multidisciplinary technical databases.
• Experience supporting advanced-stage mining projects through resource estimation, PFS, or FS.
• Advanced proficiency with ArcGIS Pro (QGIS considered an asset).
• Experience with geological database platforms such as acQuire, Fusion, or Rogue Geoscience.
• Strong SQL and PostgreSQL database experience.
• Experience using data analytics or AI-assisted tools is considered an asset.