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About the Role
ERM is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant, Geologist (Casual) to lead complex resource estimation projects and deliver expert solutions for mineral deposits and tailings storage facilities. This role offers the opportunity to apply deep geological expertise on high-profile projects, shape strategic client decisions, mentor professionals, and contribute to the growth of ERM's mining and resource consulting practice.
Responsibilities
- Lead mineral resource estimation projects to the highest professional and ethical standards.
- Deliver tailings resource estimation and characterisation work, supporting clients evaluating tailings storage facilities as secondary resources.
- Drive innovation in geological modelling and data validation methodologies.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and Qualified Person under NI 43-101 Standards.
- Strengthen client relationships while expanding ERM's technical footprint across Canada.
- Contribute technical leadership to multidisciplinary project teams operating in diverse jurisdictions.
- Support responsible resource development by providing high-quality geological interpretation and estimation solutions.
- Validate geological data and review QA/QC procedures.
- Develop 3D geological models and perform geostatistical analyses.
- Conduct grade interpolation and validate estimation results.
- Prepare Mineral Resource estimation reports aligned with CIM, JORC, NI 43-101, and SK1300 standards.
- Undertake tailings resource characterisation and estimation, including review of historical deposition records, sampling programmes, and domaining of tailings facilities.
- Conduct site visits and laboratory inspections across domestic and international locations.
- Support corporate assignments, including due diligence and technical assessments.
- Integrate resource evaluation activities with ERM's global divisions and multidisciplinary teams.
- Mentor and develop technical teams across Canada.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and legislative requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Geology or equivalent experience.
- Professional Geologist designation in at least one Canadian province.
- 6+ years of experience in geological and mining environments.
- Experience with precious, base, and critical minerals across various jurisdictions.
- Advanced technical knowledge of resource estimation processes and international reporting standards, including CIM, JORC, and SAMREC.
- Demonstrated experience in tailings resource estimation, including characterisation, sampling design, modelling, and estimation of tailings storage facilities as secondary or reprocessable resources.
- Proficiency with mining software such as Leapfrog Edge, Datamine, Isatis, and similar platforms.
- Strong organizational, communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
- Flexibility regarding work hours and project locations.
- Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
Skills
- Geological modelling
- Data validation
- Resource estimation
- Tailings resource estimation
- Characterisation
- Sampling design
- Geostatistical analyses
- Grade interpolation
- Mineral Resource estimation reporting
- Site visits
- Laboratory inspections
- Due diligence
- Technical assessments
- Resource evaluation
- Health, safety, environmental, and legislative compliance
- Communication
- Stakeholder management
- Leadership
Location
- Toronto
- Vancouver
Work Type
- Casual employment contract
- As-needed basis
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Principal
- 6+ years of experience
- 10+ years of experience preferred
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Geology or equivalent experience
- MSc or PhD in Geology highly regarded
Salary/Compensations
- $54.66–$66.25 (CAD) per hour
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- AD&D insurance
- RRSP/DPSP
About the Company
- ERM is a global leader in sustainability and technical consulting, partnering with the world's leading organizations to create innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlock commercial opportunities.
- ERM's diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues.
Equal Opportunity
- ERM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
- ERM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, Indigenous identity, or status as a protected veteran or qualified individual with a disability.