Geologist, Resource Estimation

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

You’ll have the opportunity to work on a dynamic,multidisciplinary team. You’ll learn how to develop methods to meet deadlines and coordinate activities with clients and technical staff.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to:

• Enter exploration data into a database for monitoring and modelling
  
• Interpret geological and structural information from mining projects using 3D software
  
• Stay up to date with changes and developments in mineral resource estimation methods and reporting regulations
  
• Help draft technical reports and studies (NI 43-101, preliminary, pre-feasibility and feasibility)
  
• Support clients with resource modelling and updates at exploration or mining operating sites and provide solutions to potential problems
  
• Conduct quality audits on advanced exploration or development projects for all aspects of geology (drilling, sampling, analyzing, quality assurance and control (QA/QC) and estimating mineral resources) and ensure important recommendations are implemented

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Results-driven
  
• Strong commitment to health and safety
  
• Commitment to sustainable and agile solutions
  
• Caring mindset that puts people first
  
• Rigour and ethics

Summary of certifications and job requirements

• Bachelor's degree in geology or geological engineering
• Member of a professional order of geologists or engineers or ability to obtain membership
  
• From one to six years of relevant experience
  
• Excellent ability for learning new software
  
• Advanced level of English to collaborate effectively with BBA offices and/or clients in English-speaking Canadian provinces and internationally. The frequency of English use may range from occasional to daily, depending on ongoing projects
  
• Advanced level of French to collaborate effectively with BBA offices and/or clients in Québec
  
• Asset: experience in managing databases, QA/QC protocols, geostatistical analyses and 2D/3D modelling
  
• Asset: proficient in using one of the specialized geological and mining modelling software applications (Leapfrog, Datamine, etc.)

An overview of BBA’s total rewards

• Annual base salary
• Annual premium program for all regular employees
  
• Onsite mobility premium
  
• Access to a time bank
  
• Cellphone program
  
• Group insurance plan from day one, including short-term and long-term disability insurance and a telemedicine program
  
• Retirement savings plan
  
• Annual vacation and sick leave
  
• Premium offered through the Employee Referral program

BBA considers many factors to determine annual base salaries, including but not limited to market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant competencies.

At BBA, you get many benefits

• A collaborative team that shares ideas and knowledge
• Custom training and development plans
  
• Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces
  
• Growing business with many opportunities
• Recognition of complementary areas of expertise
  

About BBA

For over 45 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution.

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels.

Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA a Canada’s Best Employer and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.