Senior Geologist / Geometallurgist

Job summary

Review client project data and design geometallurgical test programs and models, applying best practices in sampling, testing, spatial mapping, and interpretation of geological, geochemical, and mineralogical datasets. Collaborate with project metallurgists and clients, develop relationships between geometallurgical characteristics and resource geology, and communicate findings through reports, presentations, and meetings.

Job details

Blue Coast Research Ltd. (BCR) is a leading Canadian metallurgical consultancy and testing laboratory located in Parksville, British Columbia. We focus on providing high quality metallurgical testwork, technical data and interpretation to the global minerals industry. Geology and geospatial analysis of data is a key feature of our integrated metallurgical and geometallurgical programs and BCR is now hiring a Senior Geologist / Geometallurgist to be part of our expanding geosciences team. Overview Reporting directly to the Manager of Geometallurgy, the Senior Geologist / Geometallurgist will operate as a technical resource to geometallurgical projects for clients of Blue Coast Research. Our geometallurgical projects span a range of minerals projects from early development (PEA, PFS, FS) to operations. The Senior Geologist / Geometallurgist will provide consulting services based at our Parksville office but will require occasional travel to client exploration project sites or mining operations. Primary Duties and Responsibilities The Senior Geologist / Geometallurgist will: Be a visible health and safety leader, with a focus on providing a safe and respectful environment for Blue Coast employees, clients and contractors. Be able to review and evaluate the historical project data provided by clients and recommend appropriate next steps in the development of site-specific geometallurgical test programs and models. Apply geomet best practice in sampling, testing and data evaluation for geometallurgical programs. Spatially map geometallurgical information using tools such as Leapfrog (BCR uses Leapfrog). Interpret and apply datasets from advanced geological, geochemical and mineralogical techniques such as hyperspectral analysis, automated mineralogy (TIMA / QemSCAN), X-ray diffraction, mineral chemical analysis (EMPA / Laser Ablation), to support geometallurgical modelling. Act as a technical resource and work collaboratively with BCR Project Metallurgists in providing oversight to geometallurgical testwork and development of new techniques for ore characterization. Build mathematical relationships between geometallurgical characteristics and the geology and mineralogy of a resource. Produce high quality reports and presentations that summarize project findings, conclusions and recommendations. Participate in client meetings; present and discuss project data. Develop and sustain client relationships. Apply principles of economic geology and mineral paragenesis to geometallurgical assessments and testing strategies. Education and Experience The Senior Geologist / Geometallurgist should have: Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience as a Geologist, either in exploration, mining geology, process mineralogy or geometallurgy. Skilled in spatial drill hole planning, geological modelling and evaluations using geological software packages such as Leapfrog and Iogas. Strong report writing and communication skills (English language). B.Sc. degree in Geology. Registered as Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) in British Columbia. It would be helpful, but is not required to have: A graduate degree in Geology (M.Sc., Ph.D.). Fluency in a second language (preferably Spanish). Familiarity with geostatistics. Application of AI. Location This position will be based at the Blue Coast Research laboratory and office location in Parksville, BC. Some travel (national and international) to client project sites may be required from time to time. What We Offer Competitive compensation package. Group RRSP program. Extended benefits package. Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects with a collaborative and interdisciplinary team. The ability to live and work on beautiful Vancouver Island.

What you’ll do

Review client project data and design geometallurgical test programs and models, applying best practices in sampling, testing, spatial mapping, and interpretation of geological, geochemical, and mineralogical datasets. Collaborate with project metallurgists and clients, develop relationships between geometallurgical characteristics and resource geology, and communicate findings through reports, presentations, and meetings.

Requirements

Requires at least 10 years of relevant geological experience, a B.Sc. in Geology, and registration as a Professional Geoscientist in British Columbia. Candidates should be skilled in spatial drill hole planning and geological modelling using software such as Leapfrog and Iogas, with strong English-language reporting and communication skills; a graduate degree, geostatistics familiarity, AI experience, and a second language are helpful but not required.

Benefits

• Group RRSP Program
• Extended Benefits Package
• Competitive Compensation Package

Listed skills

• Software · Preferred
• collaborative · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• analysis · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Mapping · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Geometallurgy
• Geological Modelling
• Spatial Drill Hole Planning
• Leapfrog
• Iogas
• Geometallurgical Sampling and Testing
• Geospatial Analysis
• Geological and Mineralogical Data Interpretation
• Automated Mineralogy
• Hyperspectral Analysis
• Geostatistics
• Economic Geology
• Mineral Paragenesis
• Technical Report Writing
• Client Communication
• Health and Safety Leadership

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Engineering
• Consulting