Job requirements
Languages
English
Education
Earned doctorate degree
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Registration as a professional geologist
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
- Field Work Location Experience
- On land
- Geochemistry Specialization
- Rock and source analysis; Residuals and soils analysis; Mineral geochemistry; Isotope geochemistry; Geochemical data interpretation; Geochemical data processing; Field sampling and preparation; Analytical geochemistry; Age determination
- Geology Specialization
- Surface geological mapping; Subsurface geological mapping; Structural analysis; Structural geology or tectonics; Petrography; Mineral deposits or mining; Mineralogy or applied mineralogy; Geochronology; Diamond drill interpretation
- Geophysics Specialization
- Minerals
- Area of Work Experience
- Statistical analysis; Resource exploration; Basic, theoretical or fundamental research
- Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- ArcGIS
- Computer Experience
- MS Access; MS Excel; MS PowerPoint; MS Word; Modelling and simulation; Data manipulation and analysis; Mapping and data visualization software; MS Outlook
- Work Setting
- Mining company
- Physiographic Environment Experience
- Shield
- Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots; Cellular phone
- Work Site Environment
- Outdoors
- Transportation/Travel Information
- Willing to travel; Valid driver's licence; Travel expenses paid by employer; Public transportation is not available; Willing to travel internationally
- Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Attention to detail; Ability to distinguish between colours; Tight deadlines
- Ability to Supervise
- 5-10 people
- Work Location Information
- Remote location; Willing to relocate; Relocation costs covered by employer
- Type of Resources
- Precious metal
- Personal Suitability
- Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Reliability; Organized
- Geoscientists Specific Skills
- Conduct theoretical and applied research to extend knowledge of surface and subsurface features of the earth; Plan, direct and participate in geological, geochemical and geophysical field studies, drilling and geological testing programs; Plan, direct and participate in analyses of geological, geochemical and geophysical survey data, well logs and other test results, maps, notes and cross sections; Develop models and applied software for the analysis and interpretation of data; Plan and conduct analytical studies of core samples, drill cuttings and rock samples to identify chemical, mineral, hydrocarbon and biological composition; Recommend the acquisition of lands, exploration and mapping programs and mine development
