Rogue’s mission is to ensure that their clients have the highest-quality data available for their projects. We
are a group of professional geologists, data specialists and data scientists that have a passion for turning data into
opportunity. Our experience ranges from grass roots programs to operating mines and covers a huge range of commodities
in a wide number of districts including base and precious metals, industrial minerals, uranium, REEs. With over 45 years of
industry experience working with junior, mid tier and major mining companies we know what it takes to help advance
their projects and increase value.
We specialize in the following
Data Management (Custom Field Software, Database Development, QAQC)
A screen shot from Blende promotional animation highlighting the 5km mineralized trend that hosts a number of structurally controlled Zn-Pb-Ag viens and breccias. The animation combines both visually appealing aesthetics with technically accurate geologic models. These videos can be utilized to reach a broad audience including investors as well as technically savy potential partners. Click on the Photo to see the full animation.
A screen shot from Blende promotional animation showing 3% ZnEq grade shells and the proposed open pit. The bulk of mineralization is contained within subvertical mineralized breccia zones defined by an anastomosing axial planar cleavage of a large-scale antiform that forms the locus of mineralization along the 5km mineralized trend. Click on the Photo to see the full animation.
Copper sulphide mineral speciaon classificaon diagram based on Cu – Fe – S ternary plots. Facilitates delineaon / modelling of Chalcopyrite / Pyrite / Oxide domains from AR data in copper Porphyry deposits.
Land position within the world famous Abitbi Greenstone Belt and historic Cobalt silver district.
Chris Gallagher B.Sc, M.Sc. w/ Distinction (Geology)
Chris Gallagher is the President and CEO of Rogue Geoscience. He has been involved in mineral exploration since 2003 after completing his Masters in structural geology and tectonics at Carleton University. Since then he has been instrumental in developing a number of exploration methodologies and geologic data management systems utilized in the industry.
The past 15 years has exposed Chris to variety of deposit types in many different geologic terrains. This experience has provided him with the knowledge and expertise to develop a flexible data management system that aids in grassroots to advanced exploration programs. This system has continually evolved to accommodate most deposit types ranging from epithermal gold to SEDEX to porphyry systems.
Chris also has a strong interest in integrating technology with exploration and his recent focus has been on whole rock geochemistry, alteration mapping and the development of QAQC systems for oriented core work.
Base and Precious Metals
Structural Geology
Data Analysis
3D Modelling
Project Management
Grayson Clague B.Sc.
Grayson started working in mineral exploration during the summer of 2006 collecting geochemical samples, and working in a core shack. After seeing the state of paper based data collection in the industry he immediately became interested in finding a solution. After enrolling at the University of British Columbia with a focus on mathematics and computer science, he continued working during the summers in mineral exploration, building data collection systems and databases. During this time he was exposed to a wide variety of geologic field work, from grass roots exploration to brown field drill programs.
Since then he has completed his Bachelors degree and applied his programming skills to problems in mineral exploration, building Android apps for field data collection, spatial databases using PostGIS, specialized analysis apps for analysis of oriented core, statistical analytics apps, and workflow automation.
He has a passion for extracting the maximum value from data, and continues to find novel strategies to accomplish this. Including streamlining data collection, and using modern data science techniques to find trends where traditional analytic techniques fall short.
Location: Remote (Canada) – virtual collaboration with team Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
About Rogue Geoscience
Rogue Geoscience is a mineral exploration consultancy, cloud database provider, and software developer serving the mineral exploration and mining industry. We develop and support advanced data management, validation, and analysis systems that help exploration and mining clients move from messy legacy datasets to reliable, cloud-hosted platforms.
The Role
We are seeking a well-organized, detail-oriented, and technically capable individual to join our team as a Technical Data Specialist. In this role, you will be the primary point of contact for clients transitioning their existing exploration datasets into Rogue's cloud-based SaaS data management platform. You will manage the end-to-end onboarding process — from initial data assessment through to final import validation — and provide ongoing support to ensure clients get lasting value from the system.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with structured data, solving practical data problems, and helping clients navigate complex technical transitions. You do not need to be a geologist, although experience with mineral exploration, mining, geoscience, GIS, or technical data workflows is a strong asset. What matters most is the ability to work carefully with complex datasets, identify inconsistencies, communicate clearly, and learn new systems quickly.
Key Responsibilities
Client Onboarding & Data Migration
Lead the onboarding of new clients onto Rogue's Mantle data management platform, guiding them through each phase of the process.
Compile, clean, and validate exploration and mining datasets from spreadsheets, databases, GIS files, PDFs, and other legacy sources.
Map legacy data structures and naming conventions into Rogue's standardized database templates.
Execute and oversee data imports into cloud-hosted PostgreSQL/PostGIS databases, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Communicate with clients to clarify data requirements, resolve inconsistencies, and keep onboarding projects on track.
Data Validation
Review client datasets systematically for completeness, formatting issues, duplicate entries, missing values, and structural inconsistencies.
Perform QAQC checks on geochemical, drilling, sampling, and other exploration data types.
Identify and document data anomalies and work with clients or internal teams to resolve them before import.
Maintain clear records of all validation steps and outcomes for each client project.
Technical Collaboration & Improvement
Prepare summary reports, data review notes, validation outputs, and other client-facing deliverables.
Contribute to internal documentation, user guides, and process improvement materials.
Provide status updates and project summaries to internal stakeholders.
Work closely with Rogue's software and database team to identify workflow improvements and software requirements arising from client engagements.
Provide feedback on common client pain points to help inform product development priorities.
Assist with GIS, geochemical, drilling, sampling, and other exploration-related data as required.
Qualifications & Experience
Required
Strong data management skills and a high level of attention to detail.
Demonstrated experience compiling, cleaning, or validating large or complex datasets.
Comfortable working with spreadsheets and structured tabular data.
Ability to identify patterns, inconsistencies, missing values, duplicates, and formatting issues in real-world datasets.
Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn unfamiliar technical systems independently.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical users.
Self-motivated and comfortable working remotely with minimal supervision.
Able to manage competing priorities and respond on short notice when project timelines require it.
Authorized to work in Canada.
Valued Assets (Not Required)
Technical tools: Experience with SQL or PostgreSQL, Python, QGIS, ArcGIS, or similar software tools.
Domain knowledge: Familiarity with mineral exploration, mining, drilling, geochemistry, GIS, or environmental datasets.
Data formats: Experience working with downhole data, lab reports, or similar geoscience data types.
SaaS/cloud: Experience supporting client onboarding or technical implementation for a software product.
Education: A background in geology, geoscience, GIS, data science, computing, environmental science, or a related technical field is an advantage but not required.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is comfortable sitting between clients, data, and software. They may come from a geology, GIS, database, mining, environmental, or technical administration background, but they should have a strong aptitude for structured data and a practical understanding of how messy real-world datasets need to be prepared for use in a professional system.
You are meticulous and notice when something looks off in a dataset — a unit mismatch, an unlikely value, a naming inconsistency that will cause problems downstream. You communicate clearly and patiently with clients who may not share your technical background. You are a fast learner who can pick up new tools, platforms, and domain conventions without needing them all spelled out in advance.
This role suits someone who is genuinely curious about how data flows through complex systems and who finds satisfaction in making things clean, reliable, and useful.
Why Join Rogue Geoscience
Work on technically interesting data problems at the intersection of geoscience and modern cloud infrastructure.
Gain deep exposure to PostgreSQL/PostGIS, exploration data standards, and SaaS implementation workflows.
Join a technically sharp team where your contributions have a direct impact on client outcomes and product direction.
Fully remote role with flexibility to structure your workday effectively.
Opportunity to grow your domain expertise in mineral exploration data management — a niche, high-value skill set with strong market demand.
How to Apply
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to hr@roguegeoscience.com with the subject line: Technical Data Specialist Application.
We will review applications on a rolling basis and aim to respond to all applicants within two weeks.
Rogue Geoscience is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
