Senior Surveyor - Underground
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
Senior Surveyor - Underground, Nunavut
Location and Reporting Structure
Reporting to the Chief Surveyor, UG, this position will be a fly in- fly out 3x3 rotation based in Nunavut, Canada.
Responsibilities
• Oversee and support daily tasks of Underground Surveyors, ensuring survey control, traverses, and laser alignments are accurate and current;
• Conduct and manage borehole, diamond drill hole, geotechnical, and geological surveys as required;
• Install monitoring devices and ensure scheduled readings are performed and recorded accurately;
• Organize and participate in underground drone surveys to enhance data collection and visualization;
• Ensure all surveys and markups meet Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ministry compliance requirements;
• Work with open pit and civil survey teams on surface interactions; support planners and engineers with updated solids and layout files;
• Conduct overbreak/underbreak analysis, stope reconciliation, and report accurate volumes for weekly, monthly, and annual reporting;
• Maintain precise records and file management systems for underground survey data, ensuring availability and accessibility;
• Participate in SOP development and reviews, and collaborate with Technical Services, Operations, and Site Services to meet survey-related requests; and
• Maintain, repair, and track underground survey equipment and supplies, ordering as needed.
Desired Competencies and Requirements
• Five (5) years’ experience in Underground Surveying on remote sites is required;
• A Post Secondary Diploma in Geomatics, Surveying, Mine Engineering Technician/ Technologist, or equivalent experience;
• Proficiency in Deswik is required; experience with Leica Total Stations, Leica Captivate, Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD, Minesight, Vulcan, or other mine planning software is considered an asset;
• Advanced RPAS Pilot’s License required; prior experience with underground drones and bore tracking tools is an asset;
• Previous exposure to underground mining environments, including Alimak, Raisebore, and roles involving ventilation, geotechnical, or drill & blast surveying, is preferred; and
• Ability to perform duties in sub-zero underground conditions and all weather conditions on surface sites.
Compensation and Benefits
For informational purposes, the estimated annual earnings are $157,781.00 for 2184 scheduled hours (combined regular hourly rate of $57.25 and overtime rate of $85.88) 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 May 6th, 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.