Principal Geologist

Job title: Principal Geologist (QP), Resource Estimation, 15+ years

Type of position: Regular

Work location: Montreal

Your future role on our team

The incumbent will be responsible for establishing methods to adhere to schedules and for coordinating activities with clients and technical staff. Additionally, the incumbent will have to implement all necessary planning, scheduling, and coordinating requirements.

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

1. Coordinate exploration database for monitoring and modelling purposes
2. Lead and perform geological and structural interpretation of mining projects using 3D software
3. Keep yourself informed of changes or developments in mineral resource estimation methods and reporting regulations
4. Act as a qualified person for section of reports and technical studies (NI 43-101, preliminary, pre-feasibility, and feasibility)
5. Support resource modelling and updating at client exploration sites or mining operations and provide solutions to problems that they may encounter
6. Lead quality audits of all geological aspects for advanced exploration or development projects (drilling, sampling, analysis, QA/QC, and estimation of mineral resources) and ensure important recommendations are implemented

Training component (15% of time)

Plan and manage internal meetings with team members and external meetings with other stakeholders or subcontractors;

Ensure that information circulates within the team and that members provide appropriate information, produced within the required timeframe

Business Development component (5 to 10% of time)

Develop constructive business relationships during project execution in order to promote repeat business;

Promote the sale of cross-services to its existing clientele;

Promote BBA's geological services, both internally with colleagues and externally with our clients and future clients.

Corporate Component (5 to 10% of time)

Participate in the development and implementation of the Geological Group's strategies, in collaboration with senior management, to stimulate the development of the Geological Group;

Be involved in innovation, new service development, and communication projects for the Geological Group.

Act as a mentor to young professionals within the group.

Overview of certifications and job requirements

Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geological Engineering

Member of a professional association for geologists or engineers

At least 15 years of relevant experience, including 8 years in resource estimation

Extensive practical experience in mineral resource estimation for a variety of deposits as well as having been a Qualified Person (QP) on several occasions (please provide a reference list of technical reports you prepared as a QP)

Experience in managing databases, QA/QC protocols, geostatistical analyses, and 2D and 3D modelling

Experience in establishing budgets, in estimating and in scheduling

Passion and aptitude for mentoring, training, and sharing experiences with other team members

Proficient in using one of the specialized geological and mining modelling software applications, like Gems, Leapfrog, Surpac, Vulcan, Minesight, Datamine, etc.

Excellent ability for learning new software

Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written (English and French)

At BBA, you get many benefits

1. A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
2. Custom training and development plans
3. A corporate culture that values expertise
4. Friendly, eco-mindful, and high-tech workspaces
5. Access to a profit-sharing program for all regular employees
6. Growing business with many opportunities

BBA is committed to promoting diversity and employment equity.

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