geological technician

• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 to 46 hours per week
• Education :
• Expérience :

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Confined spaces

Work setting

• Various locations
• Remote location

Tasks

• Assist in environmental audits
• Conduct geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging or underground mine survey programs
• Conduct or direct surveys or survey programs
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing and record systems
• Perform physical and chemical laboratory tests
• Supervise oil and gas well drilling, well completions and work-overs
• Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps and cross sections
• Assist in hydrogeological field and laboratory studies

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Certification by a provincial or territorial association

Computer and technology knowledge

• Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• MS Office

Field work location experience

On land

Technical experience

• Mapping and surveying
• Geological sampling analysis
• Geochemical sampling analysis
• Geotechnical studies

Area of work experience

• Data interpretation and evaluation
• Environmental monitoring
• Field sampling and data acquisition
• Geological mapping
• Quality assurance and control
• Regulatory investigation

Type of industry experience

• Hydrographic surveying
• Construction

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

Geology

Survey specialization

Hydrographic

Transportation / travel information

• Parking paid by employer
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Green job

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example : gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
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