Field Assistant, Exploration Team - Outdoor Growth & Safety

St Barbara Limited; Upper Musquodoboit; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Educational assistance

Career development

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Atlantic Gold, a wholly owned subsidiary of St Barbara Limited, is seeking a Field Assistant to join our Exploration Team at the Touquoy Mine Site, Nova Scotia. You will support geological sampling, drill core processing, field logistics, and data collection in outdoor conditions.

Reporting to the Exploration Geologist, you will work safely, coordinate with the team, and help maintain notes and sample records while traveling to project sites as required.

Qualifications

• Safety-focused and adaptable candidate with strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Experience or interest in exploration, geology, environmental, or outdoor field programs is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with geological and geochemical sampling programs (soil, till, rock, drill core).
• Support drill programs through core handling, transport, processing, marking and sampling activities.
• Maintain field notes, sample records, and data collection logs.
• Assist with sample preparation, shipment, and chain-of-custody documentation.
• Support field logistics including equipment organization, site preparation, and material transport.

Skills

Safety-focused

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Adaptable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

ATV/UTV experience

First Aid certification

Job description

Atlantic Gold, a wholly owned subsidiary of St Barbara Limited, is seeking a Field Assistant to join our Exploration Team at the Touquoy Mine Site, Nova Scotia. You will support geological sampling, drill core processing, field logistics, and data collection in outdoor conditions.

Reporting to the Exploration Geologist, you will work safely, coordinate with the team, and help maintain notes and sample records while traveling to project sites as required.