Principal Resource Geologist

We are SLR Consulting (Americas) a 1500 team of advisory environmental engineering and regulatory professionals across Canada the United States and LATAM. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory technical environmental and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

As our new Principal Resource Geologist you will join one of the largest dynamic and experienced teams of resource geologists globally. Our projects encompass a wide spectrum including geological modeling statistical analysis and resource estimation and reporting for various metals and depositional environments.

You will bring demonstrated skills and experience with mineral resource/geological modelling (experience with Leapfrog is a must) exploration and project addition to strong technical skills youll also have a solid background in report writing in the development of technical scopes of work proposal preparation and the successful delivery of projects meeting high standards for quality and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Development of geological models or interpretations
• Construction of block models for mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates
• Participation in the preparation of NI 43-101 Reports or international equivalents
• Perform due diligence reviews to support project financing and mergers and acquisitions
• Project management including leadership of other geologists and third-party consulting groups
• Working with multidisciplinary teams to integrate geological findings and interpretations with those of other scientific planning and engineering disciplines
• Ensuring successful project delivery with respect to health & safety scope schedule budget QA/QC and client satisfaction
• Prepare proposals and contribute to the development and execution of service line business sector and client business development plans
• Liaise and build relationships with clients and ensure excellent service delivery
• Mentor junior geologists and participate in internal and external training/mentorship opportunities

Working @ SLR

With us there is no doubt youll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run and if you ask our team theyll tell you thats just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Heres what else youll enjoy as part of our team:

• Competitive total compensation package including medical dental orthodontia vision FSA/HSA generous PTO accrual 10 paid holidays 401(k) retirement account with company matching program company paid life insurance short & long term disability insurance and employee assistance program.
• The salary range for this position is $150000 - $200000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education professional designation experience internal parity and location.
• Full-time permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Qualifications/Education/Memberships:

• Bachelors degree in Geology or Geological Engineering
• 15-20 years of minerals exploration operation and resource estimation.
• Certification as a Qualified Person (QP) is required
• Experienced in geostatistics and estimation methods (such as but not limited to ordinary kriging inverse distance weighting)
• Experienced in modelling various commodities in a variety of geological terranes including Carlin porphyry and skarn. Multi-commodity experience in precious metals and base metals
• Proficiency in 3D Mine Modeling software such as Leapfrog Vulcan MinePlan Datamine or MicroMine.
• Experienced in geological and block modelling domaining grade capping and QA/QC
• Authorship or co-authorship of SK 1300 and/or NI 43-101 Technical Reports or other CRIRSCO standard reports
• Familiarity with resource classification cutoff grade development and application of modifying factors
• Professional certifications or organizations (CPG SME-RM MMSA) desired
• Experience with audits due diligence and third-party reviews preferred
• Advanced skills in Excel or Access (or other database tools)
• Strong project management skills for handling large-scale projects
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Proficiency in Spanish is advantageous

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not being used to screen assess or select applicants.

SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women visible minorities Indigenous peoples people identifying as 2SLGBTQI veterans and people with disabilities.