Principal Geologist (Qp), Resource Estimation, 15+ years
Working for BBA means being part of a team of talented people who have the passion to succeed and the drive to excel in order to provide first-class service to clients.
Recognized for its extensive field experience and cutting-edge expertise, BBA has been delivering a comprehensive range of consulting engineering services for 40 years, from studies and design to commissioning and operational support. Our firm is supported by a network of offices across Canada to carry out mandates at the local, national and international levels.
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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...
- Coordinate exploration database for monitoring and modelling purposes
- Lead and perform geological and structural interpretation of mining projects using 3D software
- Keep yourself informed of changes or developments in mineral resource estimation methods and reporting regulations
- Act as qualified person for section of reports and technical studies (NI 43-101, preliminary, pre-feasibility and feasibility)
- Support resource modelling and updating at client exploration sites or mining operations and provide solutions to problems that they may encounter
- 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.
Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?
- Results-driven
- Desire to motivate and develop the next generation
- Strong commitment to health and safety
- Constantly seeking sustainable and agile solutions
- Caring mindset that puts people first
- Rigour and ethical
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
- A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
- Custom training and development plans
- A corporate culture that values expertise
- Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces
- Access to a profit-sharing program for all regular employees
- Growing business with many opportunities
BBA is committed to promoting diversity and employment equity. We thank you for your interest in our firm. Please note that only those candidates selected will be contacted.