Posted 2 months ago
Senior Database Geologist
@ Stantec
Calgary, AB · Vancouver, BC · Saskatoon, SK · Greater Sudbury, ON · North Bay, ON +3
Overview
Stantec is hiring a Senior Database Geologist for its Energy and Resources Canada West team to manage and optimize large geological datasets for resource-reserve estimation, mine planning and financial analysis. The role involves database design, geologic modelling, independent technical reporting under NI43-101 or JORC, and business development. The posting states a hybrid arrangement with possible remote work, and benefits including health, dental, vision and retirement plans.
Responsibilities:
- Design, build and maintain geological databases
- Manage large databases and implement QA/QC protocols
- Build geologic models and analyze project data
- Author NI43-101 or JORC technical reports once qualified
- Assist with business development
Requirements summary:
- 8 to 10 years of database and exploration experience
- Bachelor's degree in geology, master's preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Access and SQL databases
- Strong QA/QC, technical writing and communication skills
- P.Geo. or QP designation preferred
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-11
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Data & analytics |
| Experience | 8+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | P.Geo., QP designation |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Geology |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Tuition support, Stock or equity, Wellness |
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Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more. Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN. Recruitment fraud notice: All legitimate Stantec career opportunities are posted exclusively at www.stantec.jobs and candidate applications and employment offers are managed through our secure applicant tracking system. Stantec will only contact candidates using official email addresses ending in @stantec.com and does not send job offers as email attachments. Stantec never requests application fees and money transfers in the recruitment process or banking information via email. We also do not send payments for the purchase of office supplies or equipment. Any communication offering employment outside of our official recruitment process should be considered fraudulent.
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Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes…
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| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Public Company |
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Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking a Senior Database Geologist to join our Energy and Resources Canada West team. This position requires an individual with strong data management experience and proven technical capabilities to support our industrial and mining sectors. The successful candidate will be responsible for integrating, managing, and optimizing large geological datasets to support our team responsible for resource-reserve estimation, mining engineering, hydrogeology, mine planning, mineral processing, and financial analysis. We are looking for someone to participate in multi-disciplinary team projects, who can lead projects in your area of expertise, and is willing to assist with business development of existing and new clients. Our offices are uniquely situated with a strong team of mining professionals and great growth potential.
Your Key Responsibilities
Working under the direction of the Geoscience Manager, you will:
- Design, build and maintain geological databases using systems such as Microsoft Access, SQL-based platforms, AcQuire, or similar tools
- Manage large and complex databases, implementing data acquisition, validation and QA/QC protocols
- Analyze and interpret data using database and GIS programs such as Microsoft Access, Excel, MinePlan, ArcGIS, MapInfo, Torque or similar packages
- Build geologic models using software programs such as MinePlan, Leapfrog, Vulcan, Geologist or similar packages
- Author independent technical reports as Qualified Person (NI43-101) or Competent Person (JORC) once having obtained the necessary experience and qualification
- Assist in business development with new and existing clients
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Strong proficiency in database management and designs platforms such as Microsoft Access/SQL databases or similar tools.
- 8 to 10 years of experience in managing large, complex databases and ensuring data integrity across project lifecycles
- Diverse background in exploration and mining projects, with focus in database management, field exploration, geologic modeling, and resource estimation.
- Attention to detail and strong QA/QC skills
- Strong technical writing and communication skills
- A broad understanding of the independent reporting requirements under NI43-101, JORC and SEC SK-1300
- Exceptional organizational, technical, leadership, and communication skills
- Understanding of project related risks
- Ability to develop a strong network in the local and national marketplace
- Willingness to work and travel to remote locations for short periods (e.g. two weeks)
- Registered as professional geologist with an accredited association
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology with preference given to those holding a M.Sc. degree
- 8 to 10 years of relevant experience
- P.Geo. or QP designation is preferred
Stantec is proud to offer a hybrid work environment and the opportunity to work remotely from your home office may be considered for this role.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #FeelingEnergized
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
At Stantec, we help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world, from the cars we drive to the infrastructure powering our communities. And we don’t just design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world—we do it sustainably. We’re helping clients reduce energy usage, adopt clean energy sources, and implement digital solutions and automation.
Join our team of mining professionals and you’ll be at the forefront of this evolving industry while building the mine of the future. You’ll also build your own future, with exciting opportunities for development and advancement.
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