Database & Geographic Information System (GIS) Geologist, Special Projects

Jobgether

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Work arrangement
Remote
Location
US
Compensation
Not disclosed
Apply by
April 10, 2027

About this role

<h3>Accountabilities</h3><li>Lead geological database and GIS management activities across exploration and development projects, maintaining drilling, sampling, assay, survey, geological, and spatial datasets with a strong focus on integrity, accessibility, security, and accuracy.</li><li>Develop, maintain, and improve geological data workflows, standards, documentation, metadata, governance, version control, backup, and validation processes.</li><li>Implement and maintain geological data QA/QC procedures aligned with NI 43-101 requirements and industry best practices, identifying inconsistencies, data gaps, and quality issues.</li><li>Provide reliable geological and spatial data to support technical reporting, resource evaluation, project studies, due diligence, and other development initiatives.</li><li>Perform GIS analysis and compile, integrate, visualize, and interpret geological and spatial information to support exploration and project decision-making.</li><li>Prepare maps, figures, presentations, technical data packages, and other materials for internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Integrate historical and newly acquired exploration data into geological databases and GIS platforms while maintaining appropriate documentation and quality standards.</li><li>Collaborate with geologists, engineers, consultants, and other technical professionals across multiple projects and jurisdictions, providing guidance on digital geological workflows and data management.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve data quality, system functionality, reporting efficiency, and technical workflows, and support the adoption of improved digital tools and technologies.</li><li>Maintain high standards for safety, environmental responsibility, operational excellence, and data governance while supporting a growing portfolio of exploration and development activities.</li><h2>Requirements</h2><li>Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Geology, GIS, Geomatics, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline, combined with at least 5 years of relevant experience in geological data management, GIS, mineral exploration, mining, or a related technical environment.</li><li>Practical experience managing geological databases and GIS applications within mining or mineral exploration, with a strong understanding of drilling, sampling, assay, geological, and spatial datasets.</li><li>Experience with geological data QA/QC, validation, documentation, and data governance, with familiarity with NI 43-101 technical reporting requirements and Canadian mineral exploration standards.</li><li>Proficiency with GIS platforms such as ArcGIS Pro and/or QGIS, including spatial analysis, visualization, and professional map production.</li><li>Experience with geological database platforms such as acQuire, MX Deposit, or comparable systems.</li><li>Working knowledge of SQL, relational databases, or other data management technologies is an asset.</li><li>Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to work efficiently with large and complex datasets.</li><li>Experience supporting resource evaluation, technical studies, project reviews, or due diligence is an advantage.</li><li>Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, combined with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to data integrity.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across geology, exploration, engineering, and corporate functions.</li><li>A continuous-improvement mindset and the ability to prioritize competing requirements while working independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams.</li><li>Willingness to periodically travel to project sites in the United States.</li><h2>Benefits</h2><li>Full-time position with the flexibility to work remotely from within Canada or the United States.</li><li>Opportunity to contribute to exploration, development, technical evaluation, and corporate growth initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.</li><li>Collaborative environment working alongside multidisciplinary geology, engineering, exploration, and corporate teams.</li><li>Exposure to complex geological datasets, digital workflows, GIS analysis, technical studies, and project development activities.</li><li>Opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement of geological data systems, standards, and technologies.</li><li>Periodic travel to project sites in the United States.</li><li>Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity throughout the hiring process.</li>

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