Geo-Technician

What youll accomplish:  
Provide field-based logistical and technical support for exploration/development programs. These duties include:
o    Assist with drill core related activities (measuring, labelling, radiometry, moving full core boxes)
o    Down hole probing data acquisition, QAQC, processing & interpretation
o    Infrared Spectrometry measurements on drill core (TerraSpec)
o    Physical property measurements on drill core (density, resistivity, magnetic susceptibility)
o    QA/QC of infrared spectrometry and physical property results
o    Provide written / oral presentation of results
-Provide logistical and technical support projects as directed. These duties include:
o    Maintain the efficiencies of the Exploration warehouse in the shipment, receiving, maintenance, and storage of exploration equipment/supplies
o    Maintain inventory lists, maintenance checklists, and instrumentation logbooks
o    Assist with annual calibration checks of radiometric probes and radiometric equipment

Qualifications and skills:
-Geophysical/Geological technologist or technician diploma
-Experience working at exploration sites and/or logistically difficult areas is an asset
-Mechanical/electronic knowledge and skills considered an asset
-Excellent computer skills; familiarity with Geosoft, WellCAD, AcQuire, and Microsoft Excel would be an asset
-Ability to physically work in difficult and isolated conditions
-Class 5 drivers license
-Experience operating snowmobiles/ATVs is an asset

Work Location & Schedule:
-Partially a field-based position in Northern Saskatchewan; isolated exploration camps or mine sites on a two to three week in and one week out field rotation during field programs
-Partially based at Saskatoon Corporate Office or Exploration warehouse
-Normally a 10-hour workday in the field and 8-hour workday in Saskatoon office