Principal Resource Geologist

About Silvercorp

Silvercorp, dual listed on TSX and NYSE under symbol “SVM”, is a profitable Canadian mining company producing silver, lead, and zinc metals from multiple mines in China. It is also developing several projects in South America and Central Asia. The Company’s business strategy is to 1) focus on generating free cash flow from long life mines, 2) deliver organic growth through extensive drilling and consolidation, 3) add shareholder value through equity investments in potential world class opportunities, 4) create value through ongoing merger and acquisition efforts by seeking attractive mineral projects in new jurisdictions, and 5) committed to long-term responsible mining and ESG.

About the Position

We are seeking a Principal Resource Geologist who can lead high-impact geological modeling and mineral resource estimation studies across the full mine life cycle—from exploration and front-end studies through closure—while mentoring teams and building trusted client relationships across Canada and internationally. This position will be working full time in our Vancouver head office and will collaborate across different functions and projects across the organization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary geological studies, from exploration program design and implementation to mineral resource estimation for diverse commodities and deposit types.
• Direct geological modeling and resource estimation using advanced tools such as Micromine, Datamine, Leapfrog, Vulcan, and similar platforms, ensuring accuracy and compliance with global standards.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of comprehensive technical studies (PEA, PFS, FS), producing technical reports that meet project objectives and industry standards, influence strategic project decisions.
• Serve as a Qualified Person/Competent Person, providing authoritative oversight for mineral resource disclosure across multiple jurisdictions.
• Work with external consulting firms to conduct research and due diligence, collect operations data, and prepare technical reports.
• Communicate and liaise with Beijing office on projects and operations. Provide technical insights to the CEO and executive team to inform high-level project decisions and long-term planning.
• Develop and implement planning schedules, capital and operating cost estimates.
• Assist in evaluation of new projects.
• Maintain and improve safety, health and environmental standards and practices.
• Support regulatory compliance and collaborate with permitting teams to integrate technical parameters into applications and ensure all designs comply with regulatory requirements.
• Integrate sustainability best practices into the mine development process, emphasizing community well-being.
• Mentor and develop talent, guiding junior and intermediate technical team members through technical reviews and career growth opportunities.
• Assist in creating and implementing department training and development programs.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of post-degree experience in resource geology, with proven leadership in mineral resource estimation, geostatistical analyses, and geological modeling.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mineral Resource/Economic Geology, Geological Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) registration in Canada.
• Deep technical expertise in mineral resource estimation and geostatistical analyses, with hands-on proficiency in Micromine, Datamine, Leapfrog, Vulcan, and similar platforms.
• Ability to act as a Qualified Person/Competent Person, ensuring adherence to international best practices.
• Good working knowledge of NI 43-101, CIM Estimation of Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve Best Practice Guidelines, and CIM Definition Standards for MRMR.
• Strong experience in gold, silver, copper.

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