Regional Exploration Geologist - West Africa (Geology & Exploration)

  B2Gold Corp

  Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Regional Exploration Geologist, West Africa

The Company:

B2Gold Corp. (“B2Gold”) is a Vancouver based gold producer with four operating mines (two in Nicaragua, one in the Philippines and one in Namibia) and a strong portfolio of development, and exploration assets in Nicaragua, Mali, Burkina Faso and Colombia and Ghana.
We are currently seeking a geologist to work with our exploration teams in West Africa.

Position:

Regional Exploration Geologist

Job Description and Responsibilities:

This position reports to the Exploration Manager, West Africa, based in the Vancouver office.

Key responsibilities are to:

• Assist and mentor local exploration teams in the collection and interpretation of geological, geochemical and geophysical data;
• Produce high quality geological maps, conceptual models and drill hole targeting proposals;
• Evaluate exploration opportunities for B2Gold's existing assets in West Africa;
• Train and supervise junior geologists, field technicians and contractors, as required;
• Complete geological reports and presentations to management, as required; and
• International and domestic travel will be required.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Geology;
• Professional Certification (P. Geo.);
• 8-10 years of relevant geological experience, preferably in the mining industry, including significant mapping, drill core logging and exploration target definition;
• Knowledge of structural geology and regolith mapping/exploration in sub-tropical terranes would be beneficial;
• Prior experience in orogenic gold deposits;
• Strong history of meeting targets and deadlines;
• Ability to work within a variety of cultures and settings;
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities with all levels of internal employees and external professionals and stakeholders;
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, manage multitasking and multiple demands;
• Knowledge and experience working with Microsoft software (Word, Outlook, Excel, Access) and MapInfo, or similar GIS platform. 
• Strong English written, verbal and presentation skills are required, proficiency in French would be beneficial.

Job Location:

Vancouver based, with a significant focus on fieldwork in West Africa.

Compensation

B2Gold offers a competitive compensation package, including salary commensurate with experience, knowledge and skills, plus full benefit package for employee and dependents.

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