The Barrick Exploration Team is is proud to be home to leading technical experts. It combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, discovery-driven teams operating in many of the most prospective, world-class Au and Cu exploration districts.

We are seeking to recruit a Senior Exploration Geologist to join our Central African Copperbelt team within our regional exploration projects in DRC and Zambia.

Reporting to the Exploration Manager, you will lead a team of geoscientists in the discovery of new Sediment-hosted copper deposits that add value to the company. Design and contribute to the definition, operational control, and execution of exploration work and activities for projects at all stages of the pipeline. Technically evaluate Exploration projects and recommend new business opportunities with potential for the discovery/acquisition of a gold and/or copper deposit that have a significant impact on the company’s growth. Lead and proactively contribute to the technical development of the Project Geologists team in their reporting line through knowledge transfer, training, and motivation for field exploration. Identify young Geologists with potential and interest in professional growth within the company

Join our exceptional team and embody Barrick’s core values as you work with us. We are in search of individuals who can champion Barrick’s DNA by:

• Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
• Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
• Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
• Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
• Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
• Committing to Zero Harm
• Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

If you’re ready to contribute to our world-class team while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce.

Responsibilities:

• Generate, develop, and lead exploration programs at all stages of the exploration pipeline, primarily in the Project Generation and Target Delineation stages of the company’s Resource Triangle
• Execute and supervise the development of exploration programs in the field, ensuring the application of best practices in the capture and management of geological data, as well as ensuring compliance with safety standards and relations with local communities near the project
• Where required, collaborate with teams involved in Project Generation or New Opportunities (NEO) to evaluate properties and/or advanced exploration projects that represent opportunities for the discovery of a Tier 1 copper deposits for the company
• Prepare written reports (internal and external) and presentations of technical visits and progress and season closure reports in English and / or French, including conclusions and recommendations
• Be responsible for and ensure the delivery of technical and geological information generated in exploration projects according to the standards and applications required by the Geoinformatics department, as well as demanding the corresponding reports from technical visits to exploration projects carried out by the Technical Team
• Ensure direct and timely communication with the Exploration Manager when technical assistance is required in exploration projects or specialized training for their team of geologists through the AME Technical Team
• Coordinate with the Sustainability team the implementation of Health and Safety, Environmental, and Community Relations procedures in exploration projects, as well as monitor and verify compliance with these
• Ensure that all required permits (internal and external) are obtained on time to complete the planned exploration programs
• Support the dissemination and application of advances in geoscientific knowledge among the members of their exploration team and organize learning instances regarding the exploration of mineralized systems
• Coordinate with Human Resources the activities of people and talent management. This could include initiating and developing some of the following processes: recruitment and selection, performance evaluations, development plans, coaching, mentoring, among others
• Inform and ensure the dissemination to the work team in exploration projects, if necessary, regarding community, safety, health, environment, quality, and risk issues of all kinds

Qualification Requirements:

• Professional degree in Geology from a University recognised by the state

Experience and Skills Requirements:

• At least 8 years of experience in base metals mineral exploration. International exploration experience is desirable but not mandatory
• Demonstrated technical competence at regional to local scale is essential, with direct application to sediment-hosted copper systems is favourably considered
• Experience in orogenic gold, magmatic-hydrothermal (gold and / or copper), SEDEX, VMS systems is beneficial
• Experience in planning and executing drilling campaigns (reverse circulation and diamond drilling)
• Experience in leadership roles and interdisciplinary work with Health, Safety, Environment, Communities, and permits areas.
• Desired skills and knowledge in handling geology software used and applied in company projects, such as Leapfrog, ArcGisPro, Iogas
• Intermediate-advanced oral and written English necessary for report preparation and oral presentations
• Class B driver’s license, including 4×4 driving course
• Leadership ability, motivation for discovery, high teamwork capacity and flexibility, planning/organization capacity
• Experience in discoveries and different stages of project development (from generative to advanced projects) will be considered advantages during the application…

What We Can Offer You:

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits
• The ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive and high-performing team
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization

We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

• Generate, develop, and lead exploration programs at all stages of the exploration pipeline, primarily in the Project Generation and Target Delineation stages of the company’s Resource Triangle
• Execute and supervise the development of exploration programs in the field, ensuring the application of best practices in the capture and management of geological data, as well as ensuring compliance with safety standards and relations with local communities near the project
• Where required, collaborate with teams involved in Project Generation or New Opportunities (NEO) to evaluate properties and/or advanced exploration projects that represent opportunities for the discovery of a Tier 1 copper deposits for the company
• Prepare written reports (internal and external) and presentations of technical visits and progress and season closure reports in English and / or French, including conclusions and recommendations
• Be responsible for and ensure the delivery of technical and geological information generated in exploration projects according to the standards and applications required by the Geoinformatics department, as well as demanding the corresponding reports from technical visits to exploration projects carried out by the Technical Team
• Ensure direct and timely communication with the Exploration Manager when technical assistance is required in exploration projects or specialized training for their team of geologists through the AME Technical Team
• Coordinate with the Sustainability team the implementation of Health and Safety, Environmental, and Community Relations procedures in exploration projects, as well as monitor and verify compliance with these
• Ensure that all required permits (internal and external) are obtained on time to complete the planned exploration programs
• Support the dissemination and application of advances in geoscientific knowledge among the members of their exploration team and organize learning instances regarding the exploration of mineralized systems
• Coordinate with Human Resources the activities of people and talent management. This could include initiating and developing some of the following processes: recruitment and selection, performance evaluations, development plans, coaching, mentoring, among others
• Inform and ensure the dissemination to the work team in exploration projects, if necessary, regarding community, safety, health, environment, quality, and risk issues of all kinds

• Demonstrated technical competence at regional to local scale is essential, with direct application to sediment-hosted copper systems is favourably considered
• Experience in orogenic gold, magmatic-hydrothermal (gold and / or copper), SEDEX, VMS systems is beneficial
• Experience in planning and executing drilling campaigns (reverse circulation and diamond drilling)
• Experience in leadership roles and interdisciplinary work with Health, Safety, Environment, Communities, and permits areas.
• Desired skills and knowledge in handling geology software used and applied in company projects, such as Leapfrog, ArcGisPro, Iogas
• Intermediate-advanced oral and written English necessary for report preparation and oral presentations
• Class B driver’s license, including 4×4 driving course
• Leadership ability, motivation for discovery, high teamwork capacity and flexibility, planning/organization capacity
• Experience in discoveries and different stages of project development (from generative to advanced projects) will be considered advantages during the application…

• Professional degree in Geology from a University recognised by the state