Geological Database / System Manager

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Job Description:

Our client has requirements for Geological Database / System Managers on a perm basis.  The positions are located in Toronto, but extensive travel is required.

People Focus

Purpose of Role

• To provide leadership in development and implementation of standard practices in the capture, maintenance and integrity of all forms of exploration data providing a foundation to ensure that the client meets its strategic and tactical objectives.
• To develop and maintain quality assurance / quality control protocols and systems for all exploration data to ensure that the foundations of resource models meet or exceed the standards necessary for accurate modeling and appraisal.
• To implement efficient procedures to measure and characterize analytical and resource model risk.
• To train and supervise data management personnel to ensure quality standards throughout the company.
• To identify and recommend new GIS and modeling technology to enhance and maximize the use of all exploration data.
• To train exploration geologists and database administrators in the management, visualization and presentation of exploration data.
• To develop, disseminate and maintain tools and systems that enhance the utility of exploration data for all users.

Key Areas of Responsibility and Duties

To develop and implement long term strategies for the capture, maintenance, integrity and secure storage of geological and related technical data

• Lead the development and standardization of systems for data capture and maintenance to ensure consistency and integrity of all forms of exploration data using the company’s preferred software platforms.
• Develop, customize and implement quality control / quality assurance (QA/QC) protocols for data management in exploration throughout the corporation.
• Prepares and supervises the preparation of reports as required on the geologic data, models, parameters and technical risks related to exploration inputs to resource and reserve models, engineering studies and regulatory reports
• Compiles information regarding site-specific needs and concerns to develop suggestions for addressing technical issues
• Performs technical audits, summarizes information and communicates to key leaders
• Establishes parameters to develop geological block models with all relevant data
• Works closely with Technical Services and operating departments in the capture and analysis of geological data
• Involved with multi-disciplinary teams evaluating and assessing risks and opportunities on new investments, due diligence appraisals and audits
• Evaluates geological data and makes assessments on the validity of conclusions based on results
• Ensures that the corporation’s data and models are compliant and consistent with regulatory guidance in the US, Canada and elsewhere

To develop and implement standard practices and protocols within the Exploration group to ensure information serves the strategy and objectives of the Company

• Oversees the implementation of processes, policies, systems and practices within the Exploration Department that maximize efficiencies and competitive advantage.
• Act as a change agent and project sponsor for key initiatives, models organization values and sets the cultural tone and prioritizes business goals.
• Drives research procedures, development mechanisms and continuous improvement concepts into tangible projects and systems for the benefit of the corporation.
• Collects, summarizes and reports on all geologic data conforming to the standards set by NI 43.101 and the CIMM in compiling resource models, reports and feasibility study analysis. 

To lead and manage a team responsible for executing exploration data systems

• Identifies strategies and key performance goals and acts as an advisor to direct reports; works to overcome barriers and challenges and minimize risk.
• Builds the capability of the team to enhance Exploration’s ability to achieve technical and financial objectives and operating strategy, hires appropriately, leverages the talents of the function and also takes corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensures there is a team in place to manage the function, once the program has been established.

To maintain leading edge technical capability within the Exploration Department

• Evaluation of new software/tools/methods for capturing and visualizing exploration data, with recommendations on acquisition and implementation.
• Responsible for training of management and exploration personnel in use of new tools/programs to maximize
• Stays current in fields of interest – databases and database management systems, GIS, general IT, web-based services.

Scope of Responsibility and Complexity

• Work is performed within broad authority, receiving little direction.
• Problem resolution requires a substantial degree of resourcefulness to originate new methods of analysis and / or methods of operation.
• Work is highly specialized in its complexity and involves a high degree of independent judgment to develop policies, processes, and systems in situations where considerable variation in interpretation is possible.
• Ensures established results are achieved for the function involving a group of leaders or professionals.
• Work is reviewed for attainment of objectives and co-ordination / alignment with the work of other functions / units within the organization.
• Provides general direction to staff with major emphasis on the planning, development and implementation of programs and operations for a function.
• Makes decisions and recommendations in the absence of formal guidelines or precedents.

What makes this Special:

Our client has a prestigious reputation and excellent work environment. This position offers an opportunity for personal learning and to contribute to important initiatives that make a difference. Our client is actively screening resumes and scheduling interviews to fill this position, so let one our professional resource managers represent you to the client, promote your skills, and help you prepare.

Minimum Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Geology, Earth Sciences or a related field
• Additional specialized education or experience of up to 4 years in the specialized field of data quality control and geologic modelling.
• Formal professional designation in appropriate area of expertise
• More than 12 years of related work experience in an operational and project environment. Additional range of technical and operating experience within the mining industry is an asset.
• Experience leading teams within the mining industry
• Proficiency with exploration and mine planning software systems (Vulcan, Datamine, Medsystem, Whittle 4D, etc.) is desirable and knowledge of SQL.
• Ability to travel (approximately 50%) – domestic, as well as international

Additional Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• Good interpersonal skills required
• Working knowledge of a second language, preferably Spanish, Portuguese, or Russian is desirable but not mandatory
• Well-developed technical report writing and presentation skills. Very strong communications skills. Team player with a strong inclination towards developing co-operative solutions
• Ability to ‘cut to the chase’, quickly identifying key technical and business issues. Must be self-directed and work well in a highly unstructured environment

Keywords:   database, GIS, integration, manager, geological

How to Apply:

Online:

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Email:

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