Mine Beat Geologist, UG
Nunavut, CA
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
Mine Beat Geologist, UG, Nunavut
Location and Reporting Structure
Reporting to the Sr. Mine Geologist, this position will be a fly in- fly out 3x3 rotation based in Nunavut, Canada.
Responsibilities
• Log production from the underground infill diamond drilling program in accordance with industry standards.
• Coordinate daily diamond drilling activities, including data input (e.g. surveys, planned holes, timecards, safety sheets), and track drill performance, deviations, delays, and costs.
• Liaise with the diamond drill supervisor, conduct underground drill inspections, and participate in drill planning, including identifying infill targets.
• Support geological activities such as underground mapping, chip sampling, geological interpretation, and production tracking for both underground and open pit operations.
• Maintain the core shack and assist with core handling and sampling as needed.
• Communicate effectively across departments to ensure smooth integration of geological data into operational planning.
• Adhere to B2Gold Nunavut’s safety standards and procedures at all times, promoting a safe work environment and ensuring compliance with site-specific safety protocols.
Desired Competencies and Requirements
• Three (3) years of experience core logging (preferably high-grade gold, orogenic gold, or banded iron formation); experience in an artic mining environment would be considered an asset.
• Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences or Bachelor of Science in Geology or related discipline.
• Must be able to register as a Registrants in Training (RIT) or Registrant in Training (Mobility) with Northwest Territories and Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists (NAPEG).
• Experience working with geological software (Datamine Suite, Deswik, CAD etc.) is an asset.
Compensation and Benefits
For informational purposes, the annual salary for this role is $150,000.00
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 October 14th, 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.