Lead Principal Geophysics
Canada
About BHP
At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.
Come and be a part of this success!
Purpose
The Lead Principal Geophysics will define, implement and coach leading practices in geophysical techniques, interpretation, and integration with geology across BHP Exploration. The Lead Principal will also connect geophysics to mineral systems frameworks, provide technical governance, and advise programs globally to help unlock the next generation of discoveries.
About the Role
To be successful in this role you will:
- Lead mineral systems integration: Be a thought leader in linking geophysical techniques and outcomes to the mineral systems framework for the deposit styles we pursue, engaging closely with internal and external communities of practice.
- Shape the exploration portfolio: Champion the application of best practice applied geophysics across the global exploration portfolio by supporting technical peer review and influencing investment decisions that shape the portfolio.
- Set the standard for geophysics quality: Own technical standards and governance; ensure fit for purpose, quality driven programs; guide teams on tools, approaches, datasets and the application of data analytics to geophysical datasets.
- Develop people and partnerships: Mentor geoscientists, cultivate strategically important external relationships, and reinforce our Charter Values to influence discovery success.
Work Location
This position will be based in the BHP Exploration Head Office in Toronto, Canada. However, other Exploration office locations including Santiago, Chile and Perth, Australia will be considered.
BHP offers relocation assistance to support the successful incumbent in transitioning, if required. Benefits offered as part of the relocation program include (but are not limited to) new home purchase assistance, temporary accommodations, home finding trip and a resettlement allowance.
About You
- Extensive experience in designing, executing and delivering greenfield exploration projects, with highly desirable exposure to the application of your science in effectively exploring for porphyry and basin-hosted copper mineral systems.
- Tertiary qualification in Geoscience, Geophysics and/or Physics; postgraduate credentials or equivalent in applied research is highly desirable; deep expertise in mineral systems and economic geology; and demonstrable experience integrating your science with structural geology, geochemistry, tectonics/geodynamics and prospectivity modelling.
- Proactively able to build strategic internal and external relationships.
- Ability to influence and lead change by creating a coaching culture and developing capability across functions.
- Proven expertise in cutting through complexity and crafting long term, value creating strategies.
- Innovative mindset and learning agility with an ability to use risk intelligence to enable growth and better decisions.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is desirable.
Application Deadline
This posting will be active until 11:59pm CST on December 24, 2025.
About Our Process
At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants’ suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that is more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognize that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity. BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us at inclusion@bhp.com.
At BHP, we aim to unlock the enormous potential that diverse and inclusive teams bring to the workplace, to leave a strong legacy within and beyond our operations for the generations to come.