geotechnician

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Various locations
• Remote location
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing and record systems
• Prepare rock, mineral or metal samples
• Assist in preparing rock, mineral or metal samples
• Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps and cross sections

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• MS Office

Field work location experience

• On land

Technical experience

• Mapping and surveying
• Geological sampling analysis
• Geochemical sampling analysis
• Geotechnical studies

Area of work experience

• Data interpretation and evaluation
• Field sampling and data acquisition
• Geological mapping
• Quality assurance and control
• Scientific data processing

Type of industry experience

• Mineral resources and/or mining

Area of specialization

• Geology

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player