Senior Mineral Resource Geologist

About the role

Stantec is seeking a Senior Mineral Resource Geologist to join our US Mining team. This position requires an individual with broad exploration and mining operation experience and proven technical competencies to support our industrial and mining sectors.

Responsibilities

• Build geologic models using software programs such as MinePlan, Leapfrog, Vulcan, Geologist or similar packages
• Analyze and interpret data using database and GIS programs such as Microsoft Access, Excel, MinePlan, ArcGIS, Mapinfo, Torque or similar packages
• Author independent technical reports as Qualified Person (NI43-101) or Competent Person (JORC) once having obtained the necessary experience and qualification
• Manage, plan and implement resource exploration and evaluation programs
• Assist in developing work with new and existing clients

Requirements

This position requires an individual with diverse background in exploration and mining projects, past career focus in field exploration, database management, geologic modeling, and resource estimation. Strong technical writing and communication skills, attention to detail, and strong QA/QC skills are essential. A broad understanding of the independent reporting requirements under NI43-101, JORC and SEC SK-1300 is required. Understanding of project related risks and exceptional organizational, technical, leadership, and communication skills are also important. The ability to develop a strong network in the local and national marketplace is valued. Willingness to work and travel to remote locations for short periods (e.g. two weeks) and willingness to pursue a P.G. or QP during the first two years of employment are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. in Geology with preference given to an M.S. degree
• P.G. or QP is preferred
• 10 to 15 years of experience

Skills

Strong technical writing and communication skills, attention to detail and strong QA/QC skills, a broad understanding of the independent reporting requirements under NI43-101, JORC and SEC SK-1300, understanding of project related risks, exceptional organizational, technical, leadership, and communication skills, willingness to work and travel to remote locations for short periods (e.g. two weeks), willingness to pursue a P.G. or QP during the first two years of employment.

Benefits

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.