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About the Role

Barrick is seeking an Exploration District Geologist to lead a team in identifying, assessing, and exploring new targets within an assigned district. This role involves executing exploration programs in compliance with safety, environmental, community relations, and governance standards, ensuring a healthy exploration portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, coach, and mentor geologists, promoting a collaborative, high-performance team culture.
• Identify and advance new exploration targets aligned with district and company strategy.
• Design, propose, and execute exploration programs across all stages of the exploration pipeline.
• Develop and apply strong geological and exploration models to guide target generation and drill planning.
• Lead and oversee field exploration activities, ensuring high-quality geological data collection and management.
• Manage exploration programs to meet technical objectives, schedules, and approved budgets.
• Apply economic and business criteria to evaluate and prioritize exploration opportunities.
• Prepare clear, high-quality technical reports and ensure delivery of geological data to company standards.
• Provide technical leadership to define areas of interest and drilling targets.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external contractors to ensure timely project execution.
• Participate in annual exploration budget planning and manage project financial performance.
• Communicate project objectives, progress, and impacts to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all required permits and approvals are obtained and maintained.
• Promote and enforce health, safety, environmental, and risk-prevention standards.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, Code of Conduct, and community relations standards.
• Partner with Human Resources on talent management, including recruitment, performance management, and development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related field required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in mineral exploration, including field-based project leadership preferred.
• Proven experience designing and executing exploration programs from early stage through advanced exploration required.
• Strong geological modeling, target generation, and drill planning skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage exploration budgets and control costs required.
• Master’s degree in Geology or a related discipline preferred.
• Experience working at district or regional scale exploration programs preferred.
• Familiarity with modern exploration technologies, data systems, and geoinformatics standards preferred.
• Prior experience in a mining company or large-scale exploration organization preferred.
• Experience leading, training, and mentoring geologists and technical teams preferred.
• Strong technical reporting, data management, and communication skills required.
• Solid understanding of health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements in exploration required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and internal stakeholders required.

Skills

• Geological modeling
• Target generation
• Drill planning
• Budget management
• Cost control
• Technical reporting
• Data management
• Communication

Location

• District level

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Minimum 10 years of experience in mineral exploration
• Field-based project leadership

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related field
• Master’s degree in Geology or a related discipline preferred

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401k with employer contributions
• Paid time off
• Company-sponsored medical clinics
• Share purchase program

About the Company

• Barrick's vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people.
• We’re committed to safety, sustainability, and creating a supportive environment where every team member can thrive.

Equal Opportunity

• Barrick is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.