Principal Technical Consultant, Geologist

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About the role

  • Principal Geologist leading mineral and tailings resource estimation for ERM, a global sustainability consultancy. Advising mining clients, preparing compliant reports, and mentoring technical teams across Canada.

Responsibilities

  • Lead mineral resource estimation projects to the highest professional and ethical standards
  • Deliver tailings resource estimation and characterisation work for tailings storage facilities as secondary resources
  • Drive innovation in geological modelling and data validation methodologies
  • Serve as a trusted advisor and Qualified Person under NI 43-101 Standards
  • Strengthen client relationships and expand ERM's technical footprint across Canada
  • Contribute technical leadership to multidisciplinary project teams operating in diverse jurisdictions
  • Provide geological interpretation and estimation solutions supporting responsible resource development
  • Validate geological data and review QA/QC procedures
  • Develop 3D geological models and perform geostatistical analyses
  • Conduct grade interpolation and validate estimation results
  • Prepare Mineral Resource estimation reports aligned with CIM, JORC, NI 43-101, and SK1300 standards
  • Undertake tailings resource characterisation and estimation, including review of historical deposition records, sampling programmes, and domaining of tailings facilities
  • Conduct site visits and laboratory inspections across domestic and international locations
  • Support due diligence and technical assessments
  • Integrate resource evaluation activities with ERM's global divisions and multidisciplinary teams
  • Mentor and develop technical teams across Canada
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and legislative requirements

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Geology or equivalent experience
  • Professional Geologist designation in at least one Canadian province
  • 6+ years of experience in geological and mining environments
  • Experience with precious, base, and critical minerals across various jurisdictions
  • Advanced technical knowledge of resource estimation processes and international reporting standards, including CIM, JORC, and SAMREC
  • Demonstrated experience in tailings resource estimation, including characterisation, sampling design, modelling, and estimation of tailings storage facilities as secondary or reprocessable resources
  • Proficiency with mining software such as Leapfrog Edge, Datamine, Isatis, and similar platforms
  • Flexibility regarding work hours and project locations
  • Valid driver's license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle
  • MSc or PhD in Geology highly regarded
  • 10+ years of experience preferred in geological and mining environments
  • Experience acting as a Qualified Person under NI 43-101, SK 1300 and JORC
  • Experience reporting tailings resources under recognised codes
  • Familiarity with geochemical and geotechnical considerations specific to tailings reprocessing
  • Familiarity with Canadian regulatory frameworks and global reporting codes

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • RRSP/DPSP
  • Reasonable accommodations available on request
  • Equal opportunity employment

Job title

Job type

Part Time

Experience level

Lead

Salary

CA$55 - CA$66 per hour

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridTorontoCanada

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