mining technician
Taku River Tlingit First Nation
Atlin, BC, CA
$30-$35 an hour
Permanent
Full-time
- Work Term : Permanent
- Work Language : English
- Hours : 72 hours bi-weekly
- Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience : Experience an asset
- or equivalent experience
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Underground
- Wet / damp
Work setting
- Rural area
- Various locations
- Remote location
- Willing to relocate
- Relocation costs covered by employer
- General office
Tasks
- Assist in environmental audits
- Conduct 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
- Design measures to minimize undesirable environmental effects of mining and oil and gas operations
- Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing and record systems
- Prepare rock, mineral or metal samples
- Perform physical and chemical laboratory tests
- Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps and cross sections
- Assist in hydrogeological field and laboratory studies
Computer and technology knowledge
- Geographic Information System (GIS)
- MS Office
Field work location experience
On land
Technical experience
- Mapping and surveying
- Mineralogy techniques
- Geotechnical studies
Area of work experience
- Data interpretation and evaluation
- Environmental monitoring
- Field sampling and data acquisition
- Geological mapping
Type of industry experience
Mineral resources and / or mining
Specialization or experience
Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Area of specialization
- Geology
- Mining and mining engineering
- Mineralogy
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Transportation / travel information
- Own transportation
- Willing to travel
- Parking paid by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Sitting
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
Screening questions
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Green job
Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits
Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Wellness program
27 days ago