Chief Mine Geologist

The Company

B2Gold is a low-cost international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has three operating gold mines and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries including Canada, Mali, the Philippines, Namibia, Columbia, Finland, and Uzbekistan. This year, B2Gold forecasts gold production to be 1,000,000- 1,080,000 ounces.

Position

Chief Mine Geologist, Nunavut

Location and Reporting Structure

Reporting to the Manager, Technical Services, this position will be a fly in- fly out 3x3 rotation based in Nunavut, Canada.

Responsibilities

• Manage the mine geology team, ensuring that development, production, safety and quality targets are achieved;
• Conduct, train and supervise the geology team on grade control processes, geological logging, mapping and sampling of active faces and other exposures underground and/or on the surface;
• Lead the preparation and interpretation of geological, geotechnical and resource modelling.  Compilate, reconcile, and report on resource inventory. Prepare production data compilation for stockpile tracking and mine-to-mill reconciliation for weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports;
• Compile and review mapping and ore routing data with production and modelling geologists to provide quality geologic ore body knowledge to the mine engineering and operational teams;
• Lead, manage and validate grade control processes and data; including grade control systems, assay results, downhole survey, geology logging and QA/QC and other data collected during underground and exploration sampling and drilling;
• Facilitate learning opportunities for and assist with the professional development of the geology team and other technical services staff; and
• Liaise and coordinate with engineering, open pit and underground department to achieve operational objectives and participate in Short, Medium and Long-Term Planning functions for the project.

Desired Competencies and Requirements

• Ten (10) years of experience in production geology, grade control, geological and geotechnical logging, drilling management or similar in a mechanized hard-rock mine in both Open Pit and Underground Operations with five (5) years of experience in overseeing the work of supervisors and specialized professional level staff;
• Bachelor's degree in Geology/Geosciences (BSc);
• Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo) designation and membership in the Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientist (NAPEG) or ability to obtain same.  Professional registration is mandatory; and
• Demonstrated proficiency overseeing open pit and underground geological techniques. Exposure to a broad range of drilling techniques. Exposure and experience in geostatistical resource estimation techniques and block modelling and QA/QC of drilling Data. Ability to coordinate the delivery of Geological processes.

Compensation and Benefits

For informational purposes, the starting annual salary for this role is $175,000.00 plus 20% Bonus.

B2Gold Nunavut offers a competitive compensation package, including salary commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills, plus a group benefits package for employees and their dependents.

Application and Contact Information

Kitikmeot Inuit, Nunavut Inuit, and Residents receive priority hiring consideration, if one these categories applies, please state it after the reference number in the subject line. We thank all for their interest but are only considering applicants with working rights in Canada.

B2Gold Nunavut prioritizes local employment, supports empowerment initiatives, and continuously works towards a people profile that matches the demographics of the respective national settings in which we operate, while appreciating our inclusive culture that attracts talent from around the world. As an equal opportunity employer, B2Gold Nunavut values diversity and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

The B2Gold Back River Corp. owned Back River Project is a significant undertaking with contributions from both B2Gold Nunavut and valued Contractors. Although we appreciate your interest in working for B2Gold Nunavut directly; if you are not selected for employment with B2Gold Nunavut or we have no current work available that is suitable for your skill set, B2Gold Nunavut may share your application material with our contractors for positions that they are seeking to fill. If you do not want your resume shared, please indicate so in the subject line of your email and we will retain a copy of your application material for our internal records only.

We will retain application material on file for future vacancies (openings within 6-12 months) for consideration; however, you are encouraged to apply to any opening you may be suited for. If selected to move forward a member of our team will be in touch.

Closing Date

This post will remain open until 12:00AM MST October 9th, 2023, unless a suitable candidate is not found. We thank all applicants for their interest in B2Gold Nunavut; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.