Principal Geologist

• Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of REE's culture.
• 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.
• Developing business opportunities with new and existing clients and preparing associated proposals.
• Lead geological modelling, data validation, resource estimation and mineral resource reporting efforts for mining sector clients.
• Leading geostatistical analysis, quality control analysis, due diligence and database management.
• Managing, training and mentoring of early- and mid-career staff.
• Alignment with REE's Sell/Manage/Do model.
• Working closely with REE's existing Mining Engineering and Resource Services (MERS) team to:
  • Lead and contribute to the delivery of studies (Do/Manage);
  • Analyses (as required), proposal and report writing, producing high quality deliverables (Do);
  • Develop a team to grow MERS (Manage);
  • Collaboration with REE's Mining High Growth Area (HGA) initiative.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in geology or engineering geology, geostatistics or a related field of study (required)
• Advanced degree in earth science, environmental engineering, or a related field. (preferred)
• At least 10 years (15+ preferred) of directly relevant experience in a consulting environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Ability to succeed in a fast‐paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
• High standard of technical geological and ore forming processes knowledge across a broad range of typical commodities.
• Demonstrated experience working within industry/operations, with a strong understanding of how technical decisions impact production, cost, risk, and business outcomes.
• Proven track record of leading and developing technical teams, including mentoring junior staff, delegating effectively, and fostering a high‐performance, collaborative culture.
• Strong client‐facing skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable recommendations for non‐technical stakeholders.
• Experience managing projects end‐to‐end — scope, budget, schedule, deliverables — with a commitment to quality, defensibility, and transparent communication.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation and review of high‐quality technical reports, proposals, and presentations.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in geological modelling, data validation, and resource estimation while effectively managing and mentoring technical teams. Proven ability to develop business opportunities and deliver high-quality proposals and reports in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Geological Modelling
• Geostatistical Analysis
• Client Management
• Project Management
• Team Leadership

ATS Optimization KeywordsHard Skills

• Data Validation
• Resource Estimation
• Mineral Resource Reporting
• Quality Control Analysis
• Technical Report Writing
• Proposal Preparation
• Geology
• Geostatistics
• Environmental Engineering
• Ore Forming Processes

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Mentoring
• Client-Facing Skills
• Communication
• Delegation

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Geology
• Advanced Degree in Earth Science or Related Field

Industry Keywords

• Mining Sector
• Consulting Environment
• Business Development
• High-Performance Culture
• Fast-Paced Environment