05 Aug
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B2Gold
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British Columbia
05 Aug
B2Gold
British Columbia
B2Gold is a responsible international gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Canada, Mali, Namibia and the Philippines, and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries.
Position
Introduction
Reporting to the Director, Technical Services – Exploration, this role plays a key part in advancing B2Gold’s global resource portfolio by delivering high quality mineral resource models that support exploration strategy, project evaluation, drill program planning, and mine planning. Working within a cooperative corporate environment, this position will contribute technical expertise across multiple assets and jurisdictions, partnering closely with Exploration, Technical Services, Geoscience, Operations, and site management teams. The successful candidate will be a responsible and self‑directed professional who is comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment where there is frequent change. International and domestic travel will be required.
Location
This is a full‑time position based at B2Gold’s Corporate Office in Vancouver, Canada. The role follows our hybrid work model of four days in‑office and one day remote each week.
Duties & Responsibilities
Develop lithology, alteration, structural and mineralization models to support mineral resource estimates
Prepare mineral resource estimates in accordance with industry best practices, including validation of all inputs and outputs
Identify and communicate risks, uncertainties, and opportunities within geological and resource models
Coordinate with exploration teams including field staff on geological interpretations, data integrity, QA/QC,
and drill hole planning
Support the preparation of internal and external technical reports and disclosures, including compliance with internal procedures, and relevant reporting standards and guidelines (e.g. NI 43‑101 or as applicable)
Support the application of modifying factors and the development of resource models for mine planning purposes
Work closely with operations and engineering teams on mine planning and model reconciliation
Conduct internal peer reviews of models developed by colleagues and provide constructive feedback to support continuous improvement
Manage third‑party contractors or consultants as required; and,
Perform other duties as required in support of corporate and site objectives
Requirements
Degree in Geology, Geological Engineering or relevant discipline from a recognized university
Minimum of 10 years of experience in the mining industry, including significant experience in mineral resource estimation (typically 5+ years)
Professional Geoscientist registered in British Columbia or another province or eligibility for registration
Demonstrated experience in core logging, geological interpretations, 3D modeling and mineral resource estimation
Experience in operating mining environments,
including resource and reserve reconciliation
Proven ability to work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary teams in a fast‑paced environment
Strong analytical, problem‑solving and organizational skills
Communicate effectively in English with technical teams and senior management, both verbally and in writing; and,
Proficiency in industry‑standard software (e.g. Datamine, Surpac, Micromine, Leapfrog Geo, Supervisor, MS Office Suite)
Additional Desired Qualifications
Experience contributing to NI 43‑101 compliant resource reporting
Experience working with and/or managing consultants and teams directly and remotely is an asset; and,
Experience with challenging jurisdictions a strong asset
Job Demands/Physical Requirements
This position is based out of our Vancouver head office with frequent domestic and international travel required which may be on short notice and for long durations (approximately 20‑25% of the time annually)
Compensation
B2Gold offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary commensurate with the candidate’s experience, knowledge and skill set, and a comprehensive benefit package for employees and their eligible dependents. The base salary range for this position is CAD $175,000 – 190,000 per annum, which is the anticipated pay at the time of hire but does not reflect similar future job opportunities. Details of the total compensation package will be shared during the interview process.
As an equal‑opportunity employer, B2Gold values diversity and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
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📌 Senior Geologist, Resource Estimation (British Columbia)
🏢 B2Gold
📍 British Columbia