Chief Geologist in Mining Projects

4 weeks ago


Québec, Quebec, Canada BBA inc. Full time

Joining BBA means becoming part of a dedicated team of professionals who are committed to excellence and delivering top-notch services to our clients.

With over 40 years of experience, BBA is recognized for its extensive field knowledge and innovative expertise, providing a wide array of consulting engineering services, from initial studies and design to commissioning and operational support. Our firm operates through a network of offices across Canada, enabling us to manage projects at local, national, and international levels.

At BBA, we foster a stimulating and collaborative work environment. We prioritize building teams with diverse talents and offer our employees a setting that encourages skill development.

BBA has been honored as one of Canada's Best Employers by Kincentric and is a proud member of the prestigious Platinum Club of the Best Managed Companies, recognizing firms that have maintained this status for over six consecutive years. This achievement reflects our rigorous practices and our unique approach to employee and client relationships.

Position Title: Principal Geologist (QP), Resource Estimation, 15+ years

Position Type: Regular

Location: Montreal

Your Role:

The selected candidate will be tasked with developing methods to meet project timelines and coordinating activities with clients and technical teams. Additionally, the role involves implementing essential planning, scheduling, and coordination requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Oversee the exploration database for monitoring and modeling purposes.
  2. Conduct geological and structural interpretations of mining projects utilizing 3D software.
  3. Stay updated on advancements in mineral resource estimation techniques and reporting standards.
  4. Serve as a qualified person for sections of reports and technical studies (NI 43-101, preliminary, pre-feasibility, and feasibility).
  5. Assist in resource modeling and updates at client exploration sites or mining operations, providing solutions to encountered challenges.
  6. Lead quality audits of geological aspects for advanced exploration or development projects, ensuring that critical recommendations are executed.

Training Component (15% of time):

  1. Organize and manage internal meetings with team members and external meetings with stakeholders or subcontractors.
  2. Facilitate the flow of information within the team, ensuring timely delivery of necessary data.

Business Development Component (5 to 10% of time):

  1. Establish constructive business relationships during project execution to encourage repeat business.
  2. Promote the sale of cross-services to existing clients.
  3. Advocate for BBA's geological services, both internally with colleagues and externally with clients and potential clients.

Corporate Component (5 to 10% of time):

  1. Contribute to the development and execution of the Geological Group's strategies in collaboration with senior management to enhance the group's growth.
  2. Engage in innovation, new service development, and communication initiatives for the Geological Group.
  3. Mentor young professionals within the group.

Do your values align with our corporate culture?

  1. Results-oriented
  2. Passionate about motivating and developing future talent
  3. Strong commitment to health and safety
  4. Consistently seeking sustainable and agile solutions
  5. Empathetic approach that prioritizes people
  6. Rigorous and ethical

Qualifications and Requirements:

  1. Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geological Engineering.
  2. Membership in a professional association for geologists or engineers.
  3. Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience, including at least 8 years in resource estimation.
  4. Extensive practical experience in mineral resource estimation across various deposits, having served as a Qualified Person (QP) on multiple occasions (please provide a reference list of technical reports prepared as a QP).
  5. Experience in managing databases, QA/QC protocols, geostatistical analyses, and 2D and 3D modeling.
  6. Proficiency in establishing budgets, estimating, and scheduling.
  7. Passion for mentoring, training, and sharing knowledge with team members.
  8. Proficient in using specialized geological and mining modeling software applications, such as Gems, Leapfrog, Surpac, Vulcan, Minesight, Datamine, etc.
  9. Strong aptitude for learning new software.
  10. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written (English and French).

Benefits of Working at BBA:

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

BBA is dedicated to promoting diversity and employment equity. We appreciate your interest in our firm. Please note that only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.



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