Senior Geologist

About Hudbay:

Hudbay (TSX, NYSE: HBM) is a copper-focused critical minerals company with three long-life operations and a world-class pipeline of copper growth projects in tier-one mining jurisdictions of Canada, Peru and the United States.

Hudbay’s operating portfolio includes the Constancia mine in Cusco (Peru), the Snow Lake operations in Manitoba (Canada) and the Copper Mountain mine in British Columbia (Canada). Copper is the primary metal produced by the Company, which is complemented by meaningful gold production and by-product zinc, silver and molybdenum. Hudbay’s growth pipeline includes the Copper World project in Arizona (United States), the Mason project in Nevada (United States), the Llaguen project in La Libertad (Peru) and several expansion and exploration opportunities near its existing operations.

Copper is Hudbay’s primary metal, representing approximately 60% of our revenues. Copper is essential for achieving global energy transition and AI technology needs – it is one of the most heavily utilized metals in renewable energy systems and is a key component for power networks, circuit boards and cooling systems in data processing centres. Our leading organic growth pipeline provides significant long-term copper optionality to add to our production profile to meet the robust copper demand.

With over 90 years of continuous operation, Hudbay stays strong by building on traditions and knowledge, remaining current through ongoing learning, adapting to new influences and embracing new opportunities. We know that committing to safety, embracing diversity, sharing skills, rewarding performance and encouraging a healthy work-life balance can help our people and our company make giant strides.

Our Company Mission:

Our mission is to create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging our core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.

Our Company Purpose:

We care about our people, our communities and our planet. Hudbay provides the metals the world needs. We work sustainably, transform lives and create better futures for communities.

We transform lives: We invest in our employees, their families and local communities through long-term employment, local procurement and economic development to improve their quality of life and ensure the communities benefit from our presence.

We operate responsibly: From exploration to closure, we operate safely and responsibly, we welcome innovation and we strive to minimize our environmental footprint while following leading operating practices in all facets of mining.

We provide critical metals: We produce copper and other metals needed for everyday products and essential for applications to support the energy transition toward a more sustainable future.

Purpose of Role:

Aids in the execution of Hudbay’s exploration activities to create value through increasing reserves and resources of the company.

Role Accountabilities:

• Contribute, as part of the corporate exploration team, to technical projects with geological aspects(e.g. geological modelling, database validation, project evaluation etc.).
• Ensure best technical practices are introduced or continued for use on our exploration projects.
• Provide geological review (modelling, exploration upside, red flags etc.…) in project evaluations, M&A targets or inhouse projects.
• Communicate progress of technical work to the immediate team on a regular basis. Technical assistance for exploration projects and target generation when needed
• Complete any field work with a clear understanding of Hudbay’s safe work practices.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Experience: 10+ years working in the mining exploration industry. Strong competence in applying best practices to our projects & mine sites. 
• Qualifications: Professional registration or eligibility.
• University degree, advanced degree (MSc or PhD) an asset.
• Fluency in English required, Spanish an asset.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge: Strong technical background in multiple geologic environments (Porphyry, Orogenic Gold, Skarn and/or VMS).
• Skills: Proficiency with GIS and 3D modelling software.
• The ability to conduct geologic mapping and drill core logging when required.
• Clear and effective communicator.
• Collaborative as part of a team of geoscientific professionals.