geologist

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Master's degree

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Remote location

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Conduct analytical studies of core samples, drill cuttings and rock samples to identify their composition

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Registration as a professional geologist

Experience and specialization

Type of resources

• Oil sands and heavy oil

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Mapping and data visualization software

Field work location experience

• On land

Geology specialization

• Petroleum geology
• Oil well drilling
• Subsurface geological mapping
• Well log interpretation

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Public transportation is not available
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Sitting

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Safety vest
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid