Senior Geostatistician

in Burnaby, BC

Senior Geostatistician Job

Job Description Job Attributes+

  • Job ID

    4467

  • Req #

    2026-4467

  • Job Location

    4190 Lougheed Highway Unit 503
    Burnaby, BC V5C 6A8, Canada

  • Job Category

    Geologist

  • Job Type

    Regular Full-Time

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Resource Geostatistician and Mineral Resource Qualified Person (QP) to join our mining and critical minerals practice. This position may be based in our Burnaby, BC office, with consideration for a hybrid or fully remote arrangement at the Company’s discretion, supporting our Las Vegas, NV operations. This opportunity is ideal for a highly experienced professional with deep expertise in geostatistics, mineral resource modeling, and public reporting, who is eager to provide technical leadership, mentor others, and support complex projects across precious metals, base metals, and critical minerals.

This role supports projects spanning exploration, mineral resource estimation, feasibility studies, technical report preparation, audits, and due diligence, and provides opportunities to act as a Qualified Person under NI 43‑101 and SK‑1300 for domestic and international mining projects.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec’s culture. We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect that you’d work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities through business development and client management. You may also be asked to take on project management responsibilities, along with staff management and development, and mentoring tasks.

Some of the key responsibilities may include:

  • Lead, review, and validate mineral resource estimates and classifications for open pit and underground mining projects using advanced geostatistical methods.
  • Serve as Qualified Person (QP) for mineral resource geology and estimation under NI 43 101 and SK 1300, including preparation, review, and sign off of technical report sections and QP statements.
  • Perform and oversee geostatistical analyses, including variography, kriging, conditional simulation (SGS, SIS), change of support studies, drill hole spacing analyses, and uncertainty assessment.
  • Develop, audit, and peer review geological and block models, including domaining strategies, estimation workflows, and reconciliation approaches.
  • Conduct technical reviews, audits, and due diligence of mineral resource models and supporting data for feasibility studies, corporate transactions, and independent assessments.
  • Provide expert input to grade control strategies, dilution analyses, SMU determination, and mine planning studies.
  • Perform and review database QA/QC, data validation, and geological interpretation supporting mineral resource estimation.
  • Advise clients and internal teams on resource risk, uncertainty, classification criteria, and public reporting standards.
  • Mentor and technically develop geoscientists and engineers in geostatistics, resource modeling, and regulatory reporting best practices.
  • Contribute to proposal preparation, client relationship development, and growth of Geosyntec’s mining and critical minerals practice.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mine planning, metallurgy, environmental, and permitting professionals to support integrated project delivery.

Education and Licensure

  • Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geoscience, Mining Engineering, or a related field. (required)
  • Advanced degree in Geostatistics, Mineral Exploration, Geostatistical Modelling, or a related field. (preferred)
  • Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo., P.G.), or equivalent. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

  • At least 8 years (10+ years preferred) of professional experience in mineral resource estimation, geostatistics, and mining consulting, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
  • Demonstrated experience serving as a Qualified Person (QP) for mineral resource geology and estimation under NI 43‑101 and/or SK‑1300.
  • Advanced expertise in geostatistical analysis, including variography, kriging, conditional simulation, drill spacing studies, and uncertainty assessment.
  • Proven ability to develop, review, and audit geological and mineral resource models for open‑pit and underground projects.
  • Experience supporting feasibility studies, technical audits, and due diligence for mining projects.
  • Proficiency with industry‑standard resource modeling software (e.g., Isatis Neo, Vulcan, Datamine, Leapfrog).
  • Strong technical writing and communication skills, including public disclosure and client reporting.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced consulting environment and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Willingness to travel periodically as needed for client and project support.
  • Valid Canadian driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

Below is the range that we in good faith believe is the potential compensation for this role at the time of this posting and is only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

  • Minimum Salary: $129,095 / Maximum Salary: $216,880 (Burnaby, BC)

Additional Information

Who We Are

Change the world with us

At Geosyntec, our work is designed to make a measurable difference. We deliver innovative solutions that improve the environment while advancing human and ecological health and supporting sustainable social and economic outcomes - work with purpose, impact, and lasting value.

Geosyntec is an innovative consulting and engineering firm that partners with public and private sector clients to solve complex challenges involving the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. We are recognized for technical leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, and practical problem solving  - bringing engineers, scientists, and technical professionals together to deliver solutions that matter.

Our teams support a broad portfolio of projects, including environmental remediation, water resources, waste management, and civil and geotechnical engineering. The work we do calls for thoughtful analysis, adaptability, creativity, and strong technical judgment—offering opportunities to contribute to projects that protect communities, strengthen infrastructure, and safeguard natural systems.

Whether you are building your professional foundation or bringing deep expertise, Geosyntec supports continuous growth. You’ll have opportunities to apply your skills in new settings, expand your capabilities, strengthen your practice, and take on meaningful challenges that accelerate your development.


A Collaborative, Practitioner Led Culture

Collaboration is central to how we work. Our teams bring together diverse technical backgrounds and experiences to solve problems from multiple perspectives—creating an environment where people rely on one another, share knowledge, and deliver strong outcomes for clients. We invest in our people through mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to contribute beyond a single role or assignment.


Learn. Develop. Grow.

There is no single career path at Geosyntec. We support flexible, meaningful career development so professionals can pursue areas they are passionate about, build on prior experience, and continue growing - even as circumstances evolve.


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