- Become a valuable addition to Centerra's Exploration team
- Boost your career by joining an established organization
- Receive a competitive annual salary between $100,000 - $120,000
About Centerra Gold
Headquartered in Toronto, Centerra Gold (TSX: CG) is one of the leading North American gold and copper producers engaged in the operation, exploration, development, and acquisition in Asia, North America, and other markets worldwide.
Centerra’s vision is to build a team-based culture of excellence that responsibly delivers sustainable value and growth. We are committed to the safety, integrity, ethics, and fairness of our operations, promoting the highest standards of ethical business conduct of our employees, officers, and directors.
For more information, please see our website.
About The Opportunity
We have an opportunity for a
Geoscience Database Specialist to join the Centerra Gold Exploration Team. This is a remote, work from home, position open to candidates within Canada.
Reporting to the Director, Exploration Canada, the Geoscience Database Specialist will be responsible for the integrity, management, maintenance, and dissemination of all exploration databases in Canada. Additionally, as part of the Centerra Exploration Geoscience Information group, this position will contribute to the development and deployment of new exploration geoscience information systems and workflows for the global exploration department.
Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Administer exploration databases; geoscientific data management, validation, and database maintenance; manage day-to-day database requirements for exploration team
- Perform QA/QC on all geological and analytical data; maintain QA/QC protocols, data, workflows and systems for all geologic and laboratory data collection to ensure validity and confidence
- Compile and validate exploration drilling and sampling datasets for integration into exploration databases
- Ensure the prompt delivery (data on demand) of exploration datasets (drilling and sampling) and reports to the exploration team and other stakeholders through direct connections (ODBC/APIs), dashboards (acQuire Arena) and acQuire GIMS
- Maintain the integrity of the Canadian exploration geological databases and database management systems through continued management, review, and enhancement
- Manage associated geological data on cloud servers and SharePoint, maintain database links to various applications and analytic tools; ensure real-time, self-service data is available to the exploration team and other stakeholders
- Provide database management and software support and/or field support where and when required to ensure that data is collected at the highest integrity and exploration workflows are optimized to meet the program’s needs
- Maintain and advance standards, procedures, and training for database applications
- Other related duties to support the Exploration Team, including occasional travel to exploration sites
About You
The following will be critical to successfully perform this role:
- Degree or technical diploma in an earth sciences field, geomatics, database systems, GIS, mineral technology and/or related field or any other combination of training and experiences deemed relevant
- Minimum experience in similar role (3-5 years), professional background in exploration and/or mining
- Experience in the compilation, validation, management and dissemination of geoscience datasets (drillhole, field sampling, geochemical)
- Experience with SQL databases is required (development, implementation, management). Certification in acQuire GIMS & Arena practitioner (ACQ2000) is preferred
- Experience with GIS and exploration geoscience software packages and applications such as ArcGIS, Geosoft Target, Discover, Leapfrog are considered assets
- Experience in data visualization, analytics and reporting platforms (Power BI, ArcGIS Dashboards) an asset
- Experience in document management & SharePoint administration an asset
- Experience writing procedures and protocols for database management
- Experience in designing and delivering training an asset
- Knowledge and understanding of exploration best practices relating to data collection and mineral exploration workflows (field sampling/mapping, mobile data collection, drill core logging, geoscience datasets, QA/QC etc.)
- Demonstrated proficiency in relational server-based SQL databases and data management, ability to write T-SQL queries to import, extract, and report data
- Robust knowledge of data management and governance principles and systems; comprehensive knowledge of the acQuire GIMS data model, functions, and views
- Knowledge of MS SQL Server best practices and maintenance; advanced computer skills and the ability to troubleshoot and debug database, software and connectivity issues
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams
- Highly organized, strong time management and prioritization skills
About The Benefits
As a valued member of Centerra's Generative Exploration program, you can look forward to a competitive compensation structure based on experience, skills, and qualifications. You'll also gain access to some incredible benefits, including:
- Extended group health, dental, vision, and travel insurance
- Life Insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D
- Company-sponsored RRSP with Company match
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Healthcare Spending Account / Lifestyle Wellness Spending Account
- Annual Incentive Bonus
- Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company match
- Parental leave top-up program
- Professional development within the organization
- Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Centerra Gold promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.
This is your chance to be part of an established, industry-leading global organization with incredible room for career growth and personal development.
If you have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!
Disclosure: This position is a replacement of an existing vacancy.
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