Cortez - Resource Geologist

Barrick Mining Corporation • Crescent Valley, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Nevada Gold Mines, our Resource Geologists play a critical role in transforming geological insight into real mining decisions. This position puts you at the heart of a collaborative, high-performing technical team where your models, interpretations, and judgment directly influence how ore is identified, evaluated, and extracted. This is a hands-on role for a geologist who thrives on problem-solving, field engagement, and translating complex geology into fit-for-purpose resource models that support safe, responsible, and profitable mining.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Geology, Mining Engineering, Earth Science, Geological Engineering, or a related discipline
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in relevant mining geology preferred; mining engineering or exploration roles also considered supplemented with a relevant post-graduate degree in Geostatistics
• Awareness of reporting codes (NI43-101, SK-1300)
• Experience within the mining industry including mining geology in open pit and/or underground production environments
• Proven geological interpretation skills with the ability to apply this to Resource estimation. Experience in modelling structurally controlled gold systems preferred

Responsibilities

• Coach, mentor, and provide technical leadership to mine geologists
• Design and execute best-practice, fit-for-purpose resource estimation workflows aligned to business needs
• Build, validate, and continuously improve geological and block models of varying complexity, with a clear focus on value and risk
• Integrate field observations from regular pit and/or underground visits to ground-truth interpretations and model performance
• Review and validate resource and reserve statements, geological databases, QA/QC data, mine designs, schedules, costs, and technical reports
• Prepare and present high-quality geological interpretations and resource estimates to senior leadership and key stakeholders
• Ensure orebody knowledge is clearly communicated and embedded across the broader business
• Collaborate with reconciliation geologists and operations teams to identify trends, close performance gaps, and strengthen model confidence
• Conduct technical investigations and research to support continuous improvement and innovation
• Independently solve complex geological challenges using sound technical judgment, creativity, and initiative
• Write clear, impactful technical reports that explain workflows, business impacts, and identified risks or opportunities
• Respond to technical queries from engineering, operations, and other stakeholders with clarity and confidence
• Champion a strong safety culture by leading by example and ensuring compliance with all HS&E policies and procedures

Benefits

• competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks
• 401k retirement plan with employer contribution
• paid time off
• company-sponsored medical clinics
• company match share purchase program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level