- Outdoors
- Confined spaces
Work setting
- Rural area
- Mining company
- Various locations
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
- Organize seismic, electromagnetic, magnetic, gravimetric, radiometric, radar and other remote sensing programs
- Develop models and applied software for the analysis and interpretation of data
- Plan, direct and participate in analyses of geological, geochemical and geophysical survey data, well logs and other test results, maps, notes and cross sections
- 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
- Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps and cross sections
- Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing and record systems
- Conduct or direct surveys or survey programs
- Assist in preparing rock, mineral or metal samples
- MS Office
- Supervise the preparation of rock, mineral or metal samples
- Prepare rock, mineral or metal samples
- Design measures to minimize undesirable environmental effects of mining and oil and gas operations
- Conduct geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging or underground mine survey programs
Supervision
- 5-10 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Registration as a professional geologist
Type of resources
- Precious metal
Type of service and repair
- Geographic Information System (GIS)
Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Access
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Word
- Mapping and data visualization software
Field work location experience
- On land
Technical experience
- Mineralogy techniques
- Geochemical sampling analysis
- Geological sampling analysis
Physiographic environment experience
- Shield
Additional sector experience
- Mineral resources and / or mining
Area of work experience
- Resource exploration
- Field sampling and data acquisition
- Data interpretation and evaluation
Geology specialization
- Petrology
- Structural geology or tectonics
- Diamond drill interpretation
- Surface geological mapping
Area of specialization
- Mineralogy
- Mining and mining engineering
- Geology
Transportation / travel information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Sitting
- Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Leadership
Screening questions
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Life insurance
- Mileage paid
- Stocks / shares
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning / training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- On-site housing options
- On-site recreation and activities
- Parking available
- Variable or compressed work week
- Wellness program
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Support for Indigenous people
- Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers