Senior Project Geologist
Alsglobal · Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.
About the Position:
Geoanalytics is seeking a Senior Project Geologist to support advanced project studies and geometallurgical initiatives, with a strong interest in understanding and optimizing real mining operations. In this role, you will tackle complex challenges that require innovative problem-solving at the intersection of geoscience, ore and waste characterization, and geometallurgy to improve understanding of downstream processing performance.
You will collaborate with our global teams in metallurgy, geochemistry, and mine-site laboratories, leveraging their expertise in generating high-quality data. You will also work alongside Geoanalytics specialists in geoscience, machine learning, and software development, gaining exposure to deep industry expertise and leading scientific practices.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Consulting Expertise: Provide specialist consulting services to exploration and mining companies. Promote integration of geochemical and spectral datasets using expert knowledge and machine learning to predict specific geometallurgical properties (e.g. mineralogy, acid base accounting, hardness) for advanced stage exploration and mining clients. Perform site visits and provide technical guidance to clients.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with ALS geochemistry, metallurgy, mine production services, and processing personnel on combined service offerings. Travel as required to ALS Geoanalytics’ offices for training and project collaboration.
- Programme Management: Ensure and oversee timely and quality delivery of progress reports and final technical reports to clients. Monitor and report on project budget.
- Client Engagement: Organise and lead project kick-off, progress, and close-out meetings with clients. Effectively communicate and describe technical aspects to clients in a professional and knowledgeable manner.
- Business Development: Support business development by generating new leads, progressing leads through project pipeline, client communications, conference representation, and preparation of technically robust client proposals.
- Mentorship and Team Management: Effective coordination and collaboration of project team members. Train and mentor junior team members and contractors. Participate in professional development programmes.
- Health and Safety: Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures;
- Technical Review and Compliance: Conduct technical due diligence on client projects. Conduct peer review and technical editing of reports. Ensure compliance with JORC, NI 43-101 or other related Code reports as a Competent Person or Qualified Person.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Proven expertise in applied geochemistry and the practice of predictive geometallurgy in a variety of geological environments and mineralization styles.
- Experience in geoscience consulting including project delivery and client engagement.
- Exposure to basic geostatistical practices for model validation and 3D domain modelling is an asset.
- Demonstrated skill and success in managing collaborative geoscience projects with a commitment to technical leadership.
- Proficiency in use of LeapFrog (or similar) for validation and modelling of predictive model results.
- Proven capability to articulate complex concept to diverse audiences, delivering clear and concise reports and presentations.
- Advanced user of GIS software such as QGIS and 3D software such as LeapFrog
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English required; English-French preferred)
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in the mining industry that includes project management, mineral exploration, consulting, applied geochemistry, machine learning, and relevant research studies.
- Post secondary degree in geology, geological sciences, applied geochemistry, or geological engineering (Masters Degree preferred)
- Registered Professional Geoscientist, or the necessary credentials to obtain such designation, in relevant Canadian jurisdiction.
- Valid full Provincial driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract.
Physical Demands
- Manual dexterity to perform intricate and/or repetitive tasks;
- Wear issued personal protective equipment (PPE) such as dust masks, gloves etc., when required;
- Ability to sit at a desk and do general office work, which includes periodic sedentary responsibilities;
- Ability to conduct physically demanding geological field work in remote areas
Our benefits includes:
- An estimated annual salary ranging from $90,000 - $120,000 at the time of posting. Individual compensation is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education and/or training.
- Structured wage increases.
- Comprehensive benefit package specific to your work status (including extended medical, dental, and vision coverage, access to company perks, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with company match, employee assistance and wellness programs).
- Additional vacation days for years of service.
- Business support for education or training after 9 months with the company.
- Learning & development opportunities (unlimited access to e-learnings and more).
Working at ALS
The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.
Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.
At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.
We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.
Everyone Matters
ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.
Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women, First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons, members of minority groups, and persons living with disabilities.
ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.
Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.
How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a resume & cover letter that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.