Vice President of Geosciences
About the Company
Mining-focused geoscience organization delivering customer-facing subsurface insights with advanced computational methods
Industry Mining & Metals
Type Privately Held
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Vice President of Geosciences to lead a multidisciplinary team and oversee the delivery of high-quality subsurface insights for the mining sector. Responsibilities include building and developing the geosciences organization, setting technical quality and review standards, and advancing methods for geophysical interpretation, modelling, uncertainty analysis, and data integration. The role also oversees feasibility assessments, survey design, technical simulations, and scalable delivery processes, while partnering with operational and commercial teams to shape reliable solutions. The Vice President will advise senior stakeholders, represent the organization in industry forums, and contribute to strategy, budgeting, and resource planning.
Candidates should hold a graduate degree in geophysics, geostatistics, geology, applied mathematics, statistics, or a related quantitative discipline; a PhD is preferred. A minimum of 12 years of applied geoscience experience and at least five years leading technical teams are required, along with strong knowledge of mining, orebody characterization, resource estimation, and geotechnical decision-making. Advanced expertise in inversion, modelling, uncertainty quantification, spatial statistics, and geostatistics is essential, as is sufficient Python proficiency to review and guide technical work. Candidates should also have experience integrating geophysical and spatial datasets, familiarity with AI tools, and professional geoscientist registration or eligibility to register within one year. Experience with advanced sensing, machine learning, or technology scale-up is an asset; Spanish-language skills are also beneficial.
Functions
- Engineering
Vice President of Geosciences in Richmond employer: Confidential
As a General Manager in our Projects Group, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work culture that prioritizes employee growth and development. Our commitment to excellence is matched by our focus on fostering strong client relationships and delivering high-quality project outcomes across the Americas. With a diverse team of professionals and a multi-office setup, we offer unique opportunities for collaboration and innovation, making us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
