exploration geologist

Fladgate Exploration Consulting Corporation; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized geological consulting firm is seeking a full-time professional to conduct analytical studies of core samples and participate in geological field studies. This role requires extensive travel, and the candidate should be a team player with strong analytical skills. The position is located in Northwestern Ontario, Canada, with a competitive daily salary ranging from $300 to $400.

Benefits

Disability benefits

Paramedical services coverage

Travel expenses covered

Qualifications

• Ability to conduct analytical studies of core samples and identify composition.
• Experience with geological, geochemical, and geophysical field studies.
• Willingness to travel and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analytical studies of core samples to identify their composition.
• Organize geological studies and drilling programs.
• Plan and participate in analyses of geological survey data.

Skills

Data manipulation and analysis

Efficient interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Reliability

Team player

Tools

MS Excel

Mapping and data visualization software

Job description

Salary 300.00 to 400.00 daily (To be negotiated) / 35 to 45 hours per week

• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time

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

Work setting

• Various locations
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Resources

• Base metals
• Industrial or non-metallic minerals

Computer and technology knowledge

• Data manipulation and analysis
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Mapping and data visualization software

Physiographic environment experience

• Mountains
• Shield
• Lakes and inland waters

Geochemistry specialization

• Field sampling and preparation
• Geochemical data interpretation

Geology specialization

• Diamond drill interpretation
• Surface geological mapping

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• Other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit