Earth Science / GIS / Engineering co-op

Overview

At Dias, our purpose is to create new technologies to image the earth and locate the resources that the world needs. We are passionate about technology, but nothing is more important than keeping our people safe and healthy.

Dias is a world leader in deploying solutions to help explore, map, and protect the subsurface. We operate globally from our home in Saskatoon with Canadian offices in Toronto and Vancouver, and international offices in Australia, Mexico, and Chile. We are currently looking for a skilled and dedicated individual to grow our team and ensure that Dias is a great place to work.

Dias is looking for Earth Science / GIS / Engineering co-op students with a passion for the outdoors.

Responsibilities

• You will be part of a diverse team of technicians, geophysicists and outdoor enthusiasts conducting state of-the-art geophysical surveys in remote locations in all geographic regions and weather conditions, for up to 1 month at a time.
• You will learn geophysical surveying techniques with a focus on mineral deposits throughout Canada.
• Your responsibilities will include embracing our progressive HSE practices and procedures and continue with carrying out a variety of duties related to our field activities—this work entails digging, lifting, carrying, hiking, driving and other physically demanding activities.
• Between field trips you will be involved with location processing, mapping, and data QC.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, in person, over email, and in the field using a handheld radio.
• Strong adherence to safety.
• Able to hike up to 10 hours per day through rugged terrain with a backpack weighing up to 40lb
• Experience working or recreating safely off-trail in mountain environments
• Knowledge of the geologic environments of BC, mineral deposits, and exploration techniques.
• Familiarity with geophysical techniques such as Induced Polarization, Resistivity and Magnetotellurics as an asset
• Experience with GPS and GIS applications as an asset.