Exploration Geologist

Exploration Geologist

We are St Barbara. A growing gold company with a global outlook. ​

We’re an Australian based, ASX 200 company with gold mining operations in Papua New Guinea and gold development projects in Canada. Our vision is to be a brilliant, global mining company that grows sustainably and creates enduring, positive impacts.

Our Atlantic Operations Touquoy mine site is located an hour outside of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Situated in Canada’s Ocean Playground, it’s no surprise that Nova Scotian’s quality of life is second to none. Whether you prefer sandy beaches and coastal cliffs, or the culture and energy of city life, you’re never far from either. Halifax is one of the fastest growing cities in Canada and has been rated by Maclean’s Magazine as Canada’s best place to live and work.

Now is an exciting time for our business and for our people. We’re going through a period of significant change and have gained real momentum in transforming our business so that, together, we can build a brilliant future. We’re looking for people who are ready to grow through opportunity and build brilliance with us.​

We are currently seeking an Exploration Geologist to join our team. This is a Full Time Permanent position with our Atlantic Operations based in Bedford, Nova Scotia. Reporting to the Exploration Superintendent, your role is to participate in expanding exploration activities and work collaboratively with other team members to progress the evaluation of the many exploration targets and resources under development by St Barbara Atlantic Operations throughout Nova Scotia.

The Opportunity:

• Ensuring own Health and Safety as well as that of all other workers, identifying and maintaining safe work practices and completing all required safety training.
• Contributing to practice HSE excellence through frequent Visual Leadership Observations and attending and taking an active role in pre-start meetings.
• Safely executing exploration programs on the Company's tenements in consultation with the Manager Exploration - Canada.
• Collecting, collating, interpreting and accurately presenting geological date from field exploration programs including IFRC and RC chip logging, diamond core logging, geological maps, cross sections, three dimensional models and technical reports.
• Assisting with the design and execution of exploration projects.
• Assisting in the timely reporting of exploration results through the preparation of weekly, monthly and quarterly reports.
• Managing effective use of available resources, including own time, in support of the development and delivery of Exploration plans.
• Maintaining good relations with the communities within which we work.
• Ensuring own work performance meets all role requirements; and taking appropriate professional development actions.
• Fostering positive relationships with contractors and exploration team members.
• All other duties as may be assigned.

Are you ready to come and build a brilliant future with us?

We need the very best people. People who genuinely care for the work they do and the positive impact they can make. People who see challenge as an opportunity for growth and value working with others towards a common goal.​

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• A personal commitment to behavior consistent with St Barbara's Values including honesty and integrity, respect, working together, delivering to promise and striving to do better.
• Bachelor of Science in Geology or a related field of studies.
• At least three years of relevant mineral exploration experience preferable in orogenic gold environments.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends.
• Experience with QGIS or equivalent geographic information system.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite especially Excel.
• Registration with or eligible to register with Geoscientists Nova Scotia as a Professional Geoscientist.
• Experience with Leapfrog or equivalent 3D modelling software is preferred.
• Exploration experience in the Nova Scotia Meguma Terrane.
• Class 5 Drivers License.
• Ability to pass a background check.

For further information on St Barbara and to apply for this role, please visit: https://stbarbara.com.au/working-with-us/current-opportunities/

At St Barbara, we’re committed to finding the best fit for every role. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming diversity in all its forms. All qualified applicants will be given equal consideration, regardless of their race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are the only Australian mining company to be recognized as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) for seven consecutive years. 

We encourage Members of the Mi’ kmaq community to self-identify in their cover letter.