geologist

Overview

Languages

French

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

Experience an asset

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Confined spaces
• Dangerous
• Cold/refrigerated
• Hot

Work setting

• Consulting geology, geophysics or engineering firm

Responsibilities

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 geological, geochemical and geophysical field studies, drilling and geological testing programs

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Registration as a professional geologist

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site housing options
• Transportation provided by employer
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Variable or compressed work week
• Wellness program