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Geoscience Data (Early Career) - 6-month term

Date:  18 Jun 2026
Job Posting End Date: 
Job Country: 

Canada

Job State/Province:  Ontario
Job Location/Region:  Toronto

About BHP

At BHP, we believe our purpose goes beyond mining: we work to improve lives and create a more sustainable future. We are a global resources company with operations in more than 90 locations worldwide. 

Why BHP?

At BHP, we are transforming the way mining is done. We embrace innovation, sustainability, and inclusion to build a smarter, safer, and more human future. 

 

We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025, a testament to our dedication to fostering a positive, diverse, and rewarding work environment. At BHP, you’ll be part of a team that values safety, integrity, performance, and collaboration. 

Work Location

This position is a 6-month term (with possible extension), based in Toronto, ON. The associated work schedule will be 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Hybrid working (flexible, shared workstations and a combination of office and work from home) is standard for BHP.

Total Rewards

The starting annual salary range for this role is $69,000 - 86,000 CAD. 

The Challenge Ahead

The Geoscience Data (Early Career), contributes to the preparation of geoscience datasets for ingestion into BHP’s data platform, with a focus on legacy data remediation, metadata generation, and data structuring.

 

In this role, you will:

  • Applies foundational knowledge of geoscience data, metadata, and data management practices to support ingestion activities.
  • Reviews and remediates legacy geoscience datasets to align with defined ingestion requirements, with guidance from data managers and SMEs.
  • Generates, standardizes, and validates metadata for datasets with incomplete or missing information.
  • Organizes and structures datasets to meet ingestion-ready criteria, including resolving file structure, format, and projection issues.
  • Works through assigned dataset queues, progressing datasets from staging or legacy repositories toward ingestion-ready state.
  • Identifies data quality issues and inconsistencies, escalating where interpretation or decision-making is required.
  • Documents data issues, remediation steps, and metadata decisions to support traceability and consistency.
  • Collaborates with geoscience data and technology teams to support ingestion delivery and data quality improvement.
  • Contributes to consistent application of data standards, supporting improved discoverability and usability of geoscience data.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

  • 1–4 years of experience in geoscience, geophysics, or geoscience data-related wor
  • Experience working with structured and unstructured datasets in an academic, internship, or early-career settin
  • Exposure to data preparation, data quality, or metadata capture activitie
  • Familiarity with GIS or geoscience software environments (e.g., ArcGIS, Oasis montaj)
  • Experience working with large or incomplete datasets and applying structured approaches to resolve issues

Application Deadline

This posting will be active until 11:59pm CST on July 2, 2026.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At BHP, we understand that to bring your best, you need to feel your best. That’s why our benefits are designed to support your health, your growth, and your personal balance. 

  • Professional Development: Continuous learning and real opportunities for growth 
  • Compensation: Fair and competitive, reflecting your role, skills, and achievements 
  • Inclusive Culture: A workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and free to express their authentic identity 

About Our Process

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants’ suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks. 

Why Not You?

With operations worldwide, BHP offers limitless opportunities. Whether it’s competitive benefits, international career pathways, or the chance to be part of a world‑class project like Jansen, at BHP you can shape a career that’s truly yours. 

 

If you’re looking for a place where your work has purpose, your growth is supported, and your impact is real, this could be your next step. 

We Support a Diverse Workforce

At BHP, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and can thrive. Our workforce reflects the communities where we operate, and we value all aspects of identity; gender, age, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education, and more. 

 

We ensure that our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and equitable. If you have a disability and need adjustments, please contact us at inclusion@bhp.com