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Gold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with operations in Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Peru, Canada and Chile. At Gold Fields, we are committed to building an inclusive workforce and recognize that the diversity of our employees' talents is a key driver of our growth, performance and success.

This exciting role within the Corporate Development function sits at the centre of growth strategy, combining deep technical expertise with strategic and commercial insight. The role leads geological and resource due diligence of external opportunities, while partnering with exploration and operations to unlock value, sharpen strategic planning and optimise long term growth options globally. We are looking for someone who can see the big picture, connect the dots, and bring concepts to life.

This corporate role offers you the opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives, collaborate with experts and contribute to the growth of our portfolio. You will work in a dynamic environment where challenges and an exceptional workplace will foster your professional development.

 Join the Gold Fields team!

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Responsible for generating and assessing geological, mineralisation, and grade models for growth scenarios and asset-transformational projects. Brings global, cross-disciplinary geological breadth, strong conceptual thinking across the full range of ore system possibilities and produces fit-for-purpose resource models that inform investment and portfolio decisions.  Will work at the Montreal office with the option to work remotely. 

Task and responsibilities                                        

Review data room information including resource and reserve statements, block models, geological databases, QAQC, mine designs, schedules, costs, and technical reports;

Develop conceptual geological models from aspirational to advanced levels, incorporating full ore system potential across multiple geological scenarios;

Generate fit-for-purpose resource estimations and simulations through advanced geostatistical techniques, calibrated to available data and decision requirements;

Produce high-quality resource models considering financial and strategic impacts on mining and exploration decisions;

Conduct comprehensive technical reviews and produce decision-ready reports;

Undertake technical work supporting growth, asset strategic planning, and portfolio scenario development;

Conduct thorough due diligence across technical, geological, and financial aspects;

Conduct site visits domestically and internationally as required;

Stay current with advancements in geological modelling and resource estimation;

Work independently and collaboratively within multi-disciplinary project teams.

Required qualifications

Relevant university degree in Geology (postgraduate degree preferred);

About 20 years of relevant professional experience across technical, project-based, and operational roles;

Demonstrated experience across multiple deposit types and regions; 

Advanced 3D geological interpretation skills with the ability to apply this to Resource estimation

Experience with linear estimation, recoverable estimation and simulation techniques 

Ability to think conceptually at district to deposit scale beyond the immediate data set;

Independent capability to produce fit-for-purpose resource models across the full spectrum of project maturity;

Familiarity with underground and open-pit mining environments;

Applies Conceptual, systems-scale geological thinking across the full range of scenarios and development stages;

Broad geological and mining literacy across exploration, resource geology, and mining contexts;

Global and multi-jurisdictional perspective informed by experience across multiple countries and regions;

Ability to interact at a technical level across different geographic regions and at various levels within the organization;

Strong financial acumen and understanding of business drivers

The role requires a strategic mindset, with the ability to think analytically, anticipate risks, opportunities and develop solutions to complex problems with minimal data and tight timeframes

Proficiency in French and/or Spanish considered an asset.