Glaciologist / Glacier Technician

Workplace Type: Onsite

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Brucejack is one of the highest-grade gold mines in the world – a remote underground operation famously located on top of a glacier in northwestern British Columbia. With a fly-in, fly-out roster and on-site camp, our team works in a truly unique environment, using modern mining methods to safely extract gold and silver from deep beneath the ice. The challenges of Brucejack’s location create a tight-knit team spirit: safety, adaptability and camaraderie are paramount in everything we do. We are quietly proud of our strong partnerships with local First Nations and nearby communities, which help us operate responsibly and share benefits in the region. Brucejack offers the rare opportunity to build a career on the cutting edge of mining, delivering world-class results in an environment like no other.

##### Your Impact

Our Brucejack operation is currently recruiting for a Glaciologist / Glacier Technician to join our Technical Services team. The Glaciologist / Glacier Technician is responsible for coordinating and delivering the glacier monitoring program to support the safe operation, planning and projects that support the Brucejack Access Road (BJAR) glacier (KM 58-63) and Long-Term Site Access (LTSA). The role provides technical analysis and guidance related to glacier behaviour, melt and retreat, ice thickness and associated hazards, while coordinating field programs, technical studies, consultants, and contractors.

The position is site-based work from spring through fall on a 13 days on / 13 days off rotation,12hr days with two travel days and transitions to working from home during the winter season on an 8hr x 5 days a week schedule.

##### As Part of Our Team, You Will

Perform the following duties with safety being the number one priority:

- Coordinate and deliver seasonal glacier monitoring and investigation programs supporting the BJAR KM 58-63 and LTSA, which includes:
- Conduct weekly glacier surveys along the glacier road using GPS instruments.
- Monitor, maintain and assess data from ablation stake network to support glacier movement and melt studies.
- Maintain all survey stations and add stations as required for surface melt studies.
- Evaluate glacier onramp safety risks and ice thickness by conducting hot water drilling or ground penetrating radar (GPR) measurements.
- Deliver technical guidance on glacier road planning and design, operating procedures and hazard mitigation.
- Identify and communicate observed glacier hazards, developing conditions and potential safety concerns to appropriate operational and technical personnel.

## Essential Duties

- Monitor and assess glacier dynamics, including movement, glacier melt and retreat, ice thickness and changing conditions that may affect road operations or long-term access.
- Analyze and interpret glaciological, geospatial and remote-sensing data and communicate findings to Technical Services, Access Road and Mine Operations personnel.
- Coordinate glacier surveys and monitoring programs using GPS survey, UAV photogrammetry, LiDAR, orthoimagery, satellite imagery and other appropriate remote-sensing technologies.
- Coordinate glaciological field investigation programs, including GPR, hot-water drilling and geotechnical drilling ice-thickness investigations.
- Conduct technical data quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC), analysis and interpretation, and maintain organized records of glacier monitoring information.
- Develop maps, models, figures and other technical outputs to communicate glacier conditions, trends and analyses.
- Review technical reports, analyses and deliverables prepared by third-party consultants and provide technical input as required.
- Coordinate consultants and contractors completing glacier-related field programs, studies and investigations, including site access, safety coordination and technical support.
- Participate in planning, design and technical meetings associated with BJAR upgrades, LTSA and other glacier-related projects.
- Support regulatory and permit requirements through the collection, analysis, interpretation and documentation of required glacier monitoring data.
- Evaluate and implement appropriate new technologies and monitoring methods to improve understanding of glacier behaviour and associated hazards.
- Prepare annual glacier program work plans, budgets, resource requirements and equipment forecasts.
- Ensure glacier monitoring, survey and safety equipment is maintained, organized and operational for seasonal programs.
- Participate in glacier travel, crevasse rescue and mountain-safety training and maintain competency appropriate to field activities.

##### Training & Experience

- Relevant post-secondary education in Glaciology, Geoscience, Geophysics, Earth Science, Geomorphology or a related discipline.
- Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience, preferably involving field work and technical analysis in glaciated or mountainous environments.
- Experience working on glaciers and understanding the hazards associated with glacier travel and field activities.
- Experience with GIS, UAV photogrammetry, LiDAR, orthoimagery/ satellite imagery is considered an asset.
- Experience with ground penetrating radar (GPR), hot-water drilling or other glacier investigation methods is considered an asset.
- Experience with project management in coordinating technical consultants, contractors and field programs is considered an asset.
- Eligibility for professional registration with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC), where applicable to the candidate’s education, is considered an asset.
- Experience supporting access roads, infrastructure, mining or other industrial operations in mountainous or glaciated environments is considered an asset.

##### Other Skills

- Strong understanding of glacier dynamics and the hazards associated with working and operating infrastructure in glaciated environments.
- Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and effective hazard identification and risk management.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret technical data, identify trends and communicate their operational significance.
- Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office and GIS applications; experience with programming, data-analysis or modelling tools is considered an asset.
- Knowledge and experience using GPS survey equipment and working with geospatial data.
- Familiarity with UAV operations and photogrammetric surveying; UAV pilot certification is considered an asset.
- Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate seasonal field programs, consultants, contractors, equipment and competing priorities.
- Ability to review and critically assess technical reports, analyses and consultant deliverables.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, with the ability to clearly communicate technical information to both operational and technical audiences.
- Ability to work collaboratively with management, operational teams, technical personnel, consultants and contractors.
- Proven ability to work safely and effectively in remote, high-risk mountainous and glaciated environments.
- Sufficient physical capability and glacier travel competency to carry up to 50 lbs. of survey or field equipment across glacier terrain and safely manipulate the drill and its components while drilling.

## Your Work Environment

The position is site-based work from spring through fall on a 13 days on / 13 days off rotation,12hr days with two travel days and transitions to working from home during the winter season on an 8hr x 5 days a week schedule. The expected salary range for this role is $94,100 - $125,400 / year + 15% STIP. This range is tied to the British Columbia market for jobs performed in British Columbia. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. Join our team today!

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