geologist

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

5 years or more

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

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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
• Develop models and applied software for the analysis and interpretation of data
• Identify and advise on anticipated natural risks
• 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
• Recommend the acquisition of lands, exploration and mapping programs and mine development

Supervision

• Working groups

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Registration as a professional geologist
• Registration as a professional geophysicist

Experience and specialization

Type of resources

• Precious metal
• Industrial or non-metallic minerals

Resource usage and environmental studies

• Environmental assessment
• Resource appraisal and assessment
• Site remediation
• Slope stability studies

Computer and technology knowledge

• ArcGIS
• Development of applied software
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Mapping and data visualization software

Field work location experience

• On land

Area of work experience

• Resource exploitation and development
• Resource exploration

Geochemistry specialization

• Mineral geochemistry

Geology specialization

• Mineral deposits or mining
• Diamond drill interpretation

Geophysics specialization

• Minerals
• Magnetic
• Resistivity

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
• Printer
• Internet access
• Cellular phone
• Safety equipment/gear
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Safety vest
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Stocks/shares

Other benefits

• Free parking available