mine geologist

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Work setting

• Consulting geology, geophysics or engineering firm
• Urban area
• Mining company
• General office

Tasks

• Conduct analytical studies of core samples, drill cuttings and rock samples to identify their composition
• Organize geological, geochemical and geophysical field studies, drilling and geological testing programs
• Develop models and applied software for the analysis and interpretation of data
• Plan analytical studies of core samples to identify chemical, mineral, hydrocarbon and biological composition
• Plan, direct and participate in geological, geochemical and geophysical field studies, drilling and geological testing programs
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Supervision

• Working groups

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Registration as a professional geologist

Type of resources

• Ferrous metals
• Precious metal
• Base metals
• Industrial or non-metallic minerals

Resource usage and environmental studies

• Rock mechanics

Field work location experience

• On land

Physiographic environment experience

• Shield

Area of work experience

• Resource exploitation and development
• Resource exploration

Geology specialization

• Mineralogy or applied mineralogy

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Shift
• Morning
• To be determined
• Day
• Weekend

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Internship

• This position is a paid internship that encourages on-the-job training and skill development.

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available