Contract Surveyor

The Company

B2Gold is a responsible international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Mali, Namibia and the Philippines, the Goose Project under construction in northern Canada, and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries including Mali, Colombia and Finland.

Position

Contract Surveyor, Nunavut

Location and Reporting Structure 

Reporting to the Manager, Exploration, this position will be a fly in- fly out 3x3 rotation based in Nunavut, Canada.

Responsibilities 

• Perform daily surveying tasks, including, Laying out drill hole collars, conducting downhole gyro and field surveys, collecting final drill hole coordinates and assessing drill sites for operational efficiency and safety;
• Support geological and geophysical programs in a safe and efficient manner;
• Conduct regular drill site visits to assess conditions, collect data, and recommend improvements;
• Plan, lay out, and maintain trails for mobile equipment to optimize safety and operational efficiency;
• Prepare and submit reports on completed work to the Supervisor;
• Participate in daily toolbox meetings to ensure alignment with safety protocols and policies; and
• Maintain compliance with environmental regulations, health and safety standards, and company policies during all geological activities.

Desired Competencies and Requirements 

• Three to five (3-5) years’ experience in Surveying for drill programs on remote sites in extreme weather conditions;
• Experience performing downhole gyro surveys for bore hole orientation and control on exploration drill programs;
• Degree in Engineering or Geomatics;
• Familiarity with the Sprint IQ Gyro. WHIMS Certification and/or Level 1 First Aid considered an asset; and
• Physically able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs., walk and stand for long periods of time and perform physical labour.

Compensation and Benefits

For informational purposes, the estimated annual earnings are $40,556.00 for 2184 scheduled hours (combined regular hourly rate of $51.00 and overtime rate of $76.50) in a work year. 

B2Gold Nunavut offers a competitive compensation package, including salary commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills, plus a group benefits package for employees and their dependents.

Application and Contact Information

Kitikmeot Inuit, Nunavut Inuit, and Residents receive priority hiring consideration, if one these categories applies, please state it after the reference number in the subject line. We thank all for their interest but are only considering applicants with working rights in Canada.
B2Gold Nunavut prioritizes local employment, supports empowerment initiatives, and continuously works towards a people profile that matches the demographics of the respective national settings in which we operate, while appreciating our inclusive culture that attracts talent from around the world. As an equal opportunity employer, B2Gold Nunavut values diversity and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. 

The B2Gold Back River Corp. owned Back River Project is a significant undertaking with contributions from both B2Gold Nunavut and valued Contractors. Although we appreciate your interest in working for B2Gold Nunavut directly; if you are not selected for employment with B2Gold Nunavut or we have no current work available that is suitable for your skill set, B2Gold Nunavut may share your application material with our contractors for positions that they are seeking to fill. If you do not want your resume shared, please indicate so in the subject line of your email and we will retain a copy of your application material for our internal records only.

We will retain application material on file for future vacancies (openings within 6-12 months) for consideration; however, you are encouraged to apply to any opening you may be suited for. If selected to move forward a member of our team will be in touch.

Closing Date

This post will remain open until 12:00AM MST July 21, 2025, unless a suitable candidate is not found. We thank all applicants for their interest in B2Gold Nunavut; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.