Director, Mineral Resources

Job summary

The Director provides corporate technical leadership and governance for Mineral Resource estimation, reconciliation, and public disclosures. They act as the designated Qualified Person, ensuring regulatory compliance and providing technical guidance for exploration and acquisition due diligence.

Job details

About the Role Reporting to the Vice President, Mine Technical Services, the Director, Mineral Resources provides corporate technical leadership and governance for Mineral Resource estimation, reconciliation, and related public disclosures across Torex Gold. As the Company's designated Qualified Person for Mineral Resources, the Director is accountable for the accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance of Mineral Resource estimates and applicable exploration disclosures. This role requires the technical depth to independently evaluate complex geological models and estimates, together with the leadership maturity to guide, challenge, and mentor site teams without taking over their work. The Director will work with stakeholders ranging from site geologists and technical specialists to executives and the Board and will support technical due diligence for potential acquisitions. The position is based in Canada and requires travel to site approximately every four to six weeks. About Torex Gold “Our purpose is to transform finite mineral resources into lasting prosperity by positively impacting all the lives we touch.” We are a Canadian mining company engaged in the exploration, development, and production of gold, copper, and silver from our flagship Morelos Complex in Guerrero, which is currently Mexico’s largest single gold producer. The Company also owns the advanced-stage Los Reyes gold-silver project in Sinaloa, Mexico, and a portfolio of early-stage exploration properties, including the Batopilas and Guigui projects in Chihuahua, Mexico, and the Medicine Springs project in Nevada, USA as well as an option to acquire the Gryphon project in Nevada, USA. Torex consistently delivers on our commitments guided by our key strategic objectives: optimize Morelos production and costs; disciplined growth and capital allocation; grow reserves and resources; project delivery excellence; retain and attract best industry talent; and be an industry leader in responsible mining. In addition to realizing the full potential of the Morelos Property, the Company continues to seek opportunities to acquire assets that enable diversification and deliver value to shareholders. We have proven over the past decade that we can make a positive impact on people’s lives and the environment around us, all while improving safety, achieving operational efficiencies, realizing cost reductions, and generating positive return on investment. This is what makes us strong. This is the Torex way. What We're Looking for: Qualifications: Post-secondary degree in Geology or a closely related geoscience discipline. Current registration as a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with a recognized professional association. Currently qualified to act as a Qualified Person for Mineral Resources under NI 43-101, with previous experience signing public Mineral Resource disclosures or NI 43-101 technical reports. Minimum of 15 years of progressive mining and/or mining consulting experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Spanish is an asset. Experience & Skills: Extensive experience in geological modelling, geostatistics, Mineral Resource estimation, resource classification, and technical documentation in accordance with CIM Best Practice Guidelines. Demonstrated experience across the field-to-model process, including drilling, sampling, chain of custody, QA/QC, database management, and reconciliation. Experience in an owner-operator mining environment with accountability for technical work through its full lifecycle; consulting experience is an asset. Experience with underground and open-pit operations. Precious metals and complex-deposit experience is preferred. Proficiency with major geological modelling and resource-estimation software. Leapfrog and experience with another major platform are preferred. Strong leadership and influencing skills, including the ability to mentor technical teams, work across functions and cultures, and communicate complex matters to executives and the Board. Key Accountabilities Mineral Resource Governance and Estimation Develop and maintain corporate systems, standards, processes, and a clear calendar of expectations for Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve governance. Oversee and critically review Mineral Resource estimates to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, CIM Best Practice Guidelines, and accepted industry practices. Act as Torex’s designated Qualified Person for Mineral Resources, providing final approval and accountability for applicable public disclosures. Reconciliation Develop and oversee consistent reconciliation standards and processes across Torex operations. Review reconciliation results, investigate material variances, verify consolidated data, and approve final reporting provided to auditors. Leadership and Technical Collaboration Build effective relationships and influence multidisciplinary corporate and site teams across functions and locations. Lead, mentor, and develop technical professionals, including the direct report, and communicate material technical matters to senior management and the Board. Exploration and Public Disclosure Provide technical guidance on exploration priorities and ensure applicable exploration disclosures are accurate and compliant with regulatory requirements. Mergers and Acquisitions Support technical due diligence by reviewing Mineral Resource estimates and providing independent recommendations on potential acquisitions and growth opportunities. Technology and Continuous Improvement Identify and recommend technologies, methodologies, and practices that improve the quality, efficiency, and consistency of Mineral Resource estimation and governance. Why Join Us? Impactful Work: Contribute to meaningful work that supports Torex’s responsible growth and creates lasting value for our employees, communities, and shareholders. Hands-On Leadership: Be directly involved in driving key initiatives and processes that positively impact people’s lives and the environment around us. Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated team of professionals committed to being an industry leader in responsible mining. Competitive Total Rewards Short-term incentive plan and long-term incentives Extended group health and dental plans Health Care Spending Account of $1,000 per year Insurance coverage (Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD) RRSP matching Wellness initiatives, ongoing development, and career growth opportunities Four weeks of vacation for everyone Flexible work arrangements Join us in shaping the future of Torex Gold! Final compensation will be determined based on the comprehensive review of the candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience, as well as internal equity and external benchmark data for comparable roles. This posting is for an existing vacancy that the Company is actively recruiting to fill, and while we use technology to help us with our recruitment campaigns, we do not use Artificial Intelligence in the screening of applicants. Please note that Torex Gold does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies without a created agreement in place for permanent/contract placements. Torex Gold Resources is an equal-opportunity employer. We are proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please indicate this when you apply, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

What you’ll do

The Director provides corporate technical leadership and governance for Mineral Resource estimation, reconciliation, and public disclosures. They act as the designated Qualified Person, ensuring regulatory compliance and providing technical guidance for exploration and acquisition due diligence.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a post-secondary degree in Geology or a related discipline and be a registered Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.). A minimum of 15 years of progressive mining experience and current qualification as a Qualified Person under NI 43-101 are required.

Benefits

• Short-term incentive plan
• Long-term incentives
• Extended group health and dental plans
• Health Care Spending Account
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• RRSP matching
• Wellness initiatives
• Career growth opportunities
• Four weeks of vacation
• Flexible work arrangements

Listed skills

• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Mineral resource estimation
• Geological modelling
• Geostatistics
• NI 43-101 compliance
• Technical leadership
• Public disclosure
• Reconciliation
• Project management
• Strategic planning
• Mentoring
• Due diligence
• Leapfrog software
• QA/QC
• Database management
• Communication skills
• Mining operations
• Database Management
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Influencing Skills
• Strategic Objectives
• Influencing Without Authority
• Accountability
• Technical Leadership
• Project Delivery
• Chain Of Custody
• Mergers And Acquisitions
• Artificial Intelligence
• Auditing
• Management
• Capital Allocation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Consulting
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Due Diligence
• Geology
• Geologic Modeling
• Earth Science
• Governance
• Leadership
• Operations
• Return On Investment
• Technical Documentation
• Technical Services
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Diversification (Investing)
• Quality Control

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Science & Research
• Energy
• Consulting
• Director of Resources
• Mining Manager
• Mining Managers
• First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

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