exploration geologist

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Consulting geology, geophysics or engineering firm
• Remote location
• Various locations
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

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
• Plan analytical studies of core samples to identify chemical, mineral, hydrocarbon and biological composition
• 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

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Type of resources

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

Computer and technology knowledge

• Data manipulation and analysis
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Mapping and data visualization software

Field work location experience

• On land

Physiographic environment experience

• Mountains
• Shield
• Lakes and inland waters

Area of work experience

• Resource exploration

Geochemistry specialization

• Field sampling and preparation
• Geochemical data interpretation

Geology specialization

• Diamond drill interpretation
• Surface geological mapping

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• 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
• Flexible hours
• Day
• Weekend

Health benefits

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