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Newcrest is one of the world's largest gold mining companies. As a global business, we aim to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued and supported to bring their whole unique self to work.

We recognise that our different backgrounds and perspectives help us find better ways to: solve problems; attract and retain the best people; explore, develop and produce more gold safely and profitably; and help make Newcrest a better place to work.

Our Red Chris mine is located on the traditional territory of the Tahltan and we encourage qualified applicants from the local communities to apply. We offer several designated marshalling points within BC including Nanaimo, Vancouver, Kelowna, Kamloops, Williams Lake, Prince George and Smithers.

Who we're looking for:

We require a Chief Geologist to provide effective management of the geological function in our operation to maximise metal recovery and mine head grade at all stages of the mining process. Reporting to the Manager - Technical Services you will assess and prioritise near mine resource potential to maximise the life of mine value. You will be responsible for the following:

• Maintaining an impeccable focus on safety across the site.
• Ensure the technical capability of the Geology team is developed to the required level to execute both operational and resource development requirements.
• Act as the Qualified Person for Mineral Resources as defined in National Instrument 43-101.
• Deliver cost effective ore control and deposit knowledge activities for both open pit and future underground operations that provide all required geological attributes to maximise value from mining and processing.
• Manage the Mining Value Chain Reconciliations making sure that the key value driving metrics are measured and tracked to ensure a continuous improvement cycle of inputs is delivered.
• Undertake near mine targeting within the Red Chris deposit to ensure maximum value is captured.
• Deliver resource development programs to meet technical, cost, safety, and timing objectives.
• Ensure key Newcrest safety initiatives of Newsafe, Critical Control Management and Process Safety are embedded in geology team culture.
• Develop and deliver key value initiatives through business improvement processes.

The successful applicant will have minimum of 15 years combined experience in Open Pit and Underground Ore Control with an emphasis on structural geology and resource development. Technical experience in mineral resource modelling and estimation for open pit and block cave mining methods as well as a BSc (minimum) in Geology is preferred for the role. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and build a high performing team are essential to the role. Experience with LeapFrog, MineSight or similar modelling and mine planning software packages in Gold and Copper is preferred.

Our commitment to you

At Newcrest, we hold core values that focus on caring about people, working together and achieving a high-performance culture through innovation and problem solving.

Newcrest's commitment to diversity and inclusion respects both the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.

If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, please apply online before the advertised application closing date.