Project Geologist, Modeling

Closing Date: July 14, 2022

Reporting to the Principal Geologist, as part of the Geoscience Services team based in Vancouver, BC, the Project Geologist (Modeling) will support integrated geoscience initiatives and technical solutions to Teck’s base-metal operations and advanced-stage projects. Responsibilities include in-depth analysis and advanced 3D-modeling of multidisciplinary datasets to effectively inform project studies and provide technical solutions spanning the mining value chain. 

The ideal candidate has field experience in exploration and/or production environments, with strong practical and analytical skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team and to communicate with partners and consultants.

Responsibilities:
-Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor health, safety, and environmental procedures.
-Perform in-depth analysis and advanced 3D modeling of multidisciplinary datasets to support resource/reserve estimation, resource expansion, geotechnical, geometallurgical and environmental initiatives.
-In collaboration with Teck geoscience and modeling domain experts, ensure that all geoscience data used in 3D modelling is fit for purpose and has undergone a QAQC process.
-Ensure that the geology and resource potential of specific projects is well understood through the integration, analysis and interpretation of geoscience data and the creation of geological models to advise decision making.
-Develop 3D geologic models that will advise resource estimation, engineering, geometallurgical, geotechnical, hydrogeological, and environmental studies.
-As the need arises, assist in preparation of mineral resource block models in accordance with Teck’s standards, applying applicable geostatistical techniques.
-Provide technical support to achieve leading practice in geoscience data acquisition, validation, analysis, and modeling.
-Identify and apply geoscience solutions to increase operational efficiency and foresee development project challenges/opportunities.
-Collaborate with the wider community of technical professionals across Teck to ensure professional best practices and standards are applied and shared.
-Maintain an understanding of applicable regulatory requirements including N.I. 43-101, the CIM Standards and Best Practice Guidelines, and bylaws of the Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia

Key Competencies

-Bachelor’s degree in Geosciences or Engineering
-Registered or eligible for professional registration with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia.
-Minimum of 5 years relevant exploration and/or mining experience, including geological 3D modeling.
-Proficiency in 3D geological modeling software such as, but not exclusive to: Leapfrog, Vulcan, MinePlan, and Gocad.
-Experience with large, multi-disciplinary datasets from diverse geological and deposit settings.
-Experience in the application of resource estimation and geostatistics is an asset.
-Proficiency in Geological database, mapping and data analysis software would be highly regarded (acQuire, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, ioGas, Python , R, Orange etc)
-Exposure to project and mine engineering principles, metallurgical and processing techniques, environmental and material stewardship considerations
-Demonstrated understanding of how geoscience impacts mining value drivers.
-Proactive and motivated teammate, willing to learn new skills.
-Proficient in the English language; proficiency in Spanish is an asset.
-Dedication to safety and environmental protection as a core value.

About Teck

Successful candidates must be fully vaccinated against infection by COVID-19. Candidates who are unable to be vaccinated due to a personal characteristic protected under applicable human rights legislation may request to be exempt from this requirement. We will do our best to accommodate those who are unable to be vaccinated. 

At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s unique perspective and contribution. 

  

Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter electronically.  

  

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.  

  

Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, steelmaking coal, zinc and energy. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK.  

The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck’s approach to business. Teck is building partnerships and capacity to confront sustainability challenges within the regions in which it operates and at the global level. In 2020, Teck was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) for the eleventh straight year, indicating that Teck’s sustainability practices rank in the top 10 per cent of the world’s 2,500 largest public companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index.  

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