Corporate - Chief Structural Geologist, Exploration

**The Company**

B2Gold is a low-cost international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has three operating gold mines and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries including Mali, the Philippines, Namibia, Colombia, Finland and Uzbekistan. This year, B2Gold forecasts gold production to be 1,000,000 - 1,080,000 ounces.

**Position**

Chief Structural Geologist

**Introduction**

**Location**

This position will be based at B2Gold Corporate Office in Vancouver, Canada with a flexible work arrangement option available.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Mentor local exploration teams in the collection and interpretation of structural data;
- In collaboration with the Chief Exploration Geologist and the Technical Services team, integrate detailed geological and structural information with all available datasets (geophysical, geochemical, geotechnical, etc.) to aid in the construction of optimal resource estimation models;
- In collaboration with the Chief Exploration Geologist, assist regional Exploration Managers to develop district and deposit specific geological models and drive ongoing exploration programs;
- Contribute to the evaluation of new opportunities that arise through ongoing M&A activities;
- Contribute specialist input to geotechnical initiatives at B2Gold’s global mining operations, as required;
- Liaise with contractors and consultants, as required;
- Complete geological reports and presentations to management, as required;
- Frequent international and domestic travels to our operating and exploration project sites will be required; and
- Perform other duties as required in support of Company objectives.

**Required Qualifications/Skills**
- Master’s degree or PhD in Geology with specialization in structural geology from an accredited university or college;
- Professional designation (P.Geo) or eligibility for professional certification;
- Minimum of 15 years of relevant geological experience, preferably in the mining industry, including significant mapping, structural drill core logging, core orientation methodology and exploration target definition;
- Knowledge of structural geology and regolith mapping/exploration in sub-tropical terranes would be beneficial;
- Prior experience in world-class gold deposits, with a good working knowledge of both orogenic and epithermal systems preferred;
- Proficiency with ArcMap, Leapfrog, Move, or similar mining software;
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook);
- Proven track record of meeting targets and deadline-driven;
- Ability to work with different cultures and settings across different time zones;
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities with all levels of internal employees and external professionals and stakeholders;
- Able to work collaboratively in a team environment but also available to work independently with minimum supervision;
- Ability to thrive and multitask in a fast paced and dynamic environment managing multiple demands;
- Strong English written, verbal and presentation skills are required

**Additional Desired Qualifications**
- French language ability considered a strong asset

**Job Demands/Physical Requirements**
- This position is based out of our Vancouver head office with frequent domestic and international travels required which may be in short notice (~40 - 50%)

**Compensation**

B2Gold offers a competitive compensation package, including salary commensurate with experience, knowledge and skills, plus a comprehensive benefit package for employees and their dependents.