Studies Manager

Position Description:

Are you ready to join a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company with exciting opportunities for growth? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Our People division is growing, and we are seeking a Studies Manager to join our Fourmile Project team.  In this role, you will lead and manage medium- to long-term mine studies that drive strategic planning, operational optimization, and underground growth initiatives. You will provide technical leadership, oversee multidisciplinary study teams, and ensure deliverables meet operational, corporate, and regulatory standards. The Superintendent will collaborate closely with Mine Engineering, Geology, Geotechnical, Ventilation, Operations, and Project teams to evaluate expansion opportunities, assess economic scenarios, and deliver actionable recommendations to senior leadership.

At Barrick, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment, sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all underground mine study phases, including scoping, pre-feasibility, feasibility, and life-of-mine updates.
• Develop study schedules, budgets, scopes of work, and resource plans.
• Oversee and mentor a team of engineers, analysts, and technical specialists.
• Ensure studies comply with corporate governance, stage-gate requirements, and best-practice engineering standards.
• Develop and review mine designs, schedules, production plans, and infrastructure requirements for underground expansions or optimizations.
• Coordinate with Geology, Resource Modeling, and Geotechnical teams to ensure input data accuracy and alignment with study assumptions.
• Evaluate mining methods, sequencing, ventilation, materials handling, and backfill strategies.
• Conduct trade-off analyses regarding mine design, production rate, capital/operating costs, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee economic evaluations, including NPV, sensitivity analyses, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with site leadership and corporate planning teams to align study outcomes with business objectives.
• Present study results, recommendations, and technical risks to senior management.
• Support permitting, engineering, and project development activities as required.
• Maintain strong relationships with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Other duties as required 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mine Engineering or a related engineering discipline required
• 8–12 years of mine engineering experience, with significant exposure to underground mine planning and project studies preferred
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Strong understanding of underground mining methods (long-hole stoping, cut-and-fill, blockcaving, etc.) required
• Proficiency in mine planning and design software (Deswik, Vulcan, MineSight, AutoCAD, etc.) required
• Experience with economic modeling and cost estimation preferred
• Ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously required
• Excellent communication, presentation, and report-writing skills required
• Strong analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving abilities required
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across departments required
• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Barrick is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

What We Can Offer You  

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Barrick is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company.  With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States.  We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth.  Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".