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We have an exciting opportunity for you!\nBarrick is looking for a Geospatial Data & GIS Solutions Lead. The successful candidate is responsible for supporting and advancing geospatial data, GIS, remote sensing, data integration and technical automation capabilities across Exploration. The role works at the intersection of geoscience, GIS, remote sensing, data management and development, helping ensure geological, geochemical, geophysical, remote-sensing and other Exploration datasets are appropriately captured, organized, integrated, quality-controlled, accessible and reusable.\nThe role combines strong geospatial expertise with hands-on technical development, including the use of Python and geospatial technologies to improve, automate and standardize workflows. 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