geologist

Overview

Languages

French

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

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Work setting

• Consulting geology, geophysics or engineering firm
• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Conduct analytical studies of core samples, drill cuttings and rock samples to identify their composition
• Conduct theoretical and applied research to extend knowledge of surface and subsurface features of the earth
• 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
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Supervision

• Working groups

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Registration as a professional geologist

Experience and specialization

Resource usage and environmental studies

• Rock mechanics
• Slope stability studies

Computer and technology knowledge

• Realize modelling and simulation exercises on computerized units
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Field work location experience

• On land

Area of work experience

• Resource exploitation and development
• Resource exploration

Geochemistry specialization

• Mineral geochemistry
• Field sampling and preparation
• Geochemical data interpretation

Geology specialization

• Geotechnics or engineering
• Mineralogy or applied mineralogy
• Petrology
• Sedimentology
• Structural geology or tectonics
• Diamond drill interpretation
• Field stratigraphy
• Subsurface geological mapping
• Well log interpretation

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Confidential security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available