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Position Description:

Would you like to build your career at the intersection of geology, data, and technology within a world-class mining organization? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Barrick is seeking a Regional Principal Geosciences Data & Analytics Lead to join our team. The successful candidate will act as the regional technical authority and reference for geoscience data architecture, governance, and analytics, ensuring consistency, quality, and integration across the North America exploration portfolio.

The Regional Principal Geosciences Data & Analytics Lead will lead a specialist team (GIS, database management, remote sensing, and data science) to create and define holistic geoscience data products that support regional exploration efforts. This role will also generate fit-for-purpose data integration solutions focused on mineral exploration.

Additionally, this position will be responsible for continuous improvement in information management and will drive enhancements through new software implementations and application development initiatives, ensuring compliance with information management policies, established protocols, and data models for effective information administration and governance.

At Barrick, our vision is to be the world's most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. In this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, leverage advanced geoinformation systems, and contribute to digital and data-driven initiatives that directly support exploration outcomes. You will be encouraged to explore new technologies, propose innovative solutions, and help continuously improve the way geoscientific data is managed and used.

This position can be based out of Elko, NV; Reno, NV; Salt Lake Cit, UT;  or Denver, CO. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for all geochemical activities across North America, including survey design, sampling strategies, QA/QC frameworks, data management, interpretation, and integration.

People Management

• Define regional objectives for the Regional Geoinformatics/Geodata team and cascade them as a basis for local goal setting.

• Direct and lead performance, leadership, and evaluation processes for direct reports.

• Oversee mid-year and end-of-year evaluations of objectives and values.

• Manage talent within the team: identify skill gaps, develop action plans, and support career development.

• Establish succession plans by identifying key positions and potential successors within or outside the team.

• Coordinate and promote training initiatives.

Data Management

• Establish and lead the Geoinformatics organization to provide tools and support for data capture, analysis, and accessibility under strict quality control standards.

• Supervise the Leader GIS, Database, Remote Sensing and Data Science roles to ensure compliance with established protocols for proper information handling and best-practice solutions.

• Drive accessibility initiatives through applications that centralize common resources and services.

• Administer regional applications used in Exploration to ensure integration, centralization, and standardization of processes.

• Maintain active participation in corporate projects to optimize processes and create synergies for new implementations.

• Oversee external consultants and supervise data acquisition to support exploration activities.

• Develop and enforce policies for information administration and management, including security and quality control.

Budget Management

• Manage budgets, including tracking software licenses, hardware standards, and related expenses.

Alliances

• Coordinate and standardize global information management processes with regional offices, including protocol definition and knowledge transfer.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Design, evaluate, and implement new software tools, AI solutions and data science initiatives to enhance existing processes or introduce innovative solutions.

• Preform other duties as required 

Qualifications:

• Degree in Geology (oriented to Information Analysis), Geophysics, Geochemistry, Geological Engineering, GIS, Data Science, Geography, or Remote Sensing required

• +10 years of work experience, and at least 6 years of those in functions similar to those described for the position in the Mining Sector and preferably in Mineral Exploration preferred

• Knowledge of gold and copper ore deposits, exploration techniques and technologies to better drive and create data products  preferred

• Requires knowledge of:

  • Leapfrog and Geosoft software

  • Proficiency with acQuire (or other database interface system), SQL (or similar) and Power BI (or similar software)

  • ESRI/GIS platforms such as: ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, Geoprocessing and analysis, Survey 123, Field Maps and plugins (Target, etc.)

  • Database systems: SQL Server intermediate level would be an asset. 

  • Cloud computing solution (e.g. Microsoft Azure)

  • Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence frameworks (e.g. PyTorch)

  • Remote sensing software, interpretation and application to mining/minerals exploration

  • Artificial Intelligence and Data Science tools (machine learning (supervised and unsupervised models) with application to mining/minerals section

  • Programming language: Python or R (desirable)

• Strong knowledge of Business Intelligence (BI) platforms and data visualization techniques is essential preferred 

• Skills in personnel management and leadership required

• Problem solving and data integration skills, with a leadership focus to create fit-for-purpose data solutions required

• Alignment to Barrick DNA, people with autonomy and proactivity, oriented to continuous learning required

hat We Can Offer You  

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Barrick is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

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