Posted 25 days ago
Principal specialist resource geologist corp. dev.
@ BRH
Montréal, Quebec
SIGNALS
Overview
Gold Fields, a globally diversified gold producer, is hiring a principal specialist resource geologist for its Corporate Development function. The role builds geological and resource models for growth scenarios, performs technical due diligence on external opportunities, and supports portfolio decisions. Strong technical depth, around 20 years of experience and global exposure are required.
Responsibilities:
- Build geological and resource models for growth scenarios
- Review data rooms and technical reports
- Conduct technical and financial due diligence
- Produce decision-ready technical reports
- Conduct domestic and international site visits
Requirements summary:
- Geology degree, postgraduate preferred
- About 20 years of relevant experience
- Advanced 3D geological interpretation and resource estimation
- Experience with multiple deposit types and regions
- Strong financial acumen
- French or Spanish is an asset
Tools & skills
Strategic planningEstimatingWork independentlyResearchGeographic areasFinancial capabilityThink analytically
Benefits mentioned
Retirement planWellness
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Business development |
| Experience | 20+ years |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | French, Spanish |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Geology |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Wellness |
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BRH
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 140 |
Job description
Description de l’employeur
Our client, Gold Fields, a globally diversified gold producer, is currently seeking a PRINCIPAL SPECIALIST RESOURCE GEOLOGIST CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT.Gold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with operations in Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Peru, Canada and Chile. At Gold Fields, we are committed to building an inclusive workforce and recognize that the diversity of our employees’ talents is a key driver of our growth, performance and success.
This exciting role within the Corporate Development function sits at the centre of growth strategy, combining deep technical expertise with strategic and commercial insight. The role leads geological and resource due diligence of external opportunities, while partnering with exploration and operations to unlock value, sharpen strategic planning and optimise long term growth options globally. We are looking for someone who can see the big picture, connect the dots, and bring concepts to life.
This corporate role offers you the opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives, collaborate with experts and contribute to the growth of our portfolio. You will work in a dynamic environment where challenges and an exceptional workplace will foster your professional development.
Join the Gold Fields team!
Description du poste
Responsible for generating and assessing geological, mineralisation, and grade models for growth scenarios and asset-transformational projects. Brings global, cross-disciplinary geological breadth, strong conceptual thinking across the full range of ore system possibilities and produces fit-for-purpose resource models that inform investment and portfolio decisions.Task and responsibilities
- Review data room information including resource and reserve statements, block models, geological databases, QAQC, mine designs, schedules, costs, and technical reports;
- Develop conceptual geological models from aspirational to advanced levels, incorporating full ore system potential across multiple geological scenarios;
- Generate fit-for-purpose resource estimations and simulations through advanced geostatistical techniques, calibrated to available data and decision requirements;
- Produce high-quality resource models considering financial and strategic impacts on mining and exploration decisions;
- Conduct comprehensive technical reviews and produce decision-ready reports;
- Undertake technical work supporting growth, asset strategic planning, and portfolio scenario development;
- Conduct thorough due diligence across technical, geological, and financial aspects;
- Conduct site visits domestically and internationally as required;
- Stay current with advancements in geological modelling and resource estimation;
- Work independently and collaboratively within multi-disciplinary project teams.
Profil recherché
Required qualifications- Relevant university degree in Geology (postgraduate degree preferred);
- About 20 years of relevant professional experience across technical, project-based, and operational roles;
- Demonstrated experience across multiple deposit types and regions;
- Advanced 3D geological interpretation skills with the ability to apply this to Resource estimation
- Experience with linear estimation, recoverable estimation and simulation techniques
- Ability to think conceptually at district to deposit scale beyond the immediate data set;
- Independent capability to produce fit-for-purpose resource models across the full spectrum of project maturity;
- Familiarity with underground and open-pit mining environments;
- Applies Conceptual, systems-scale geological thinking across the full range of scenarios and development stages;
- Broad geological and mining literacy across exploration, resource geology, and mining contexts;
- Global and multi-jurisdictional perspective informed by experience across multiple countries and regions;
- Ability to interact at a technical level across different geographic regions and at various levels within the organization;
- Strong financial acumen and understanding of business drivers
- The role requires a strategic mindset, with the ability to think analytically, anticipate risks, opportunities and develop solutions to complex problems with minimal data and tight timeframes
- Proficiency in French and/or Spanish considered an asset.
Salaires et avantages :
- Competitive compensation and retirement plan
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Inclusive and collaborative work environment
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
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