Field Geologist (Core Logging/Mapping Geologist)

Orix Geoscience Inc.; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Orix Geoscience Inc. is seeking a Field Geologist skilled in core logging and/or mapping to join our team for a 16 days on, 12 days off rotation. This 1-year contract offers strong professional development within a supportive, inclusive culture and exposure to diverse exploration projects across Canada.

Responsibilities include field logging, mapping, drill targeting, and collaboration with staff and clients at remote sites, with emphasis on safety and data quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in core logging and/or mapping on mineral exploration projects is preferred.
• GIT or higher designation required for the role.
• Strong communication and attention to detail with integrity and confidentiality.
• Commitment to health and safety in field environments and reporting hazards.
• Ability to work in remote locations for multi-day field sessions.

Responsibilities

• Field work supporting exploration programs including core logging and sampling.
• Ground truthing, field mapping, targeting, and coordinating drill rigs.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors in diverse communities.

Skills

Core logging

Field mapping

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

University Degree in Geological Sciences

GIT designation or greater

Job description

Title: Field Geologist (Core Logging and/or Mapping Geologist)

Company: Orix Geoscience Inc.

Industry: Exploration & Mining (Geological Consultant Firm)

Base Location: Primary location in proximity to an Orix base office (Sudbury, ON - Toronto, ON - Winnipeg, MB)

Contract: 1 year contract with benefits and possibility for indefinite extension

Availability: Hiring for Future Openings starting throughout Summer - Fall 2026

Compensation: $69,000 - $80,000 per year commensurate with experience

Company

Named one of Canada's Best Workplaces and a Great Place to Work (Great Place to Work Institute Canada, 2023 - 2026), Orix Geoscience is a full-cycle geological consulting firm that advances strategic exploration and mining projects, through Data Optimization and Geological Solutions. Incorporated in May 2012 with offices in Toronto, Sudbury, and Winnipeg, Orix has collaboratively supported 250+ clients (junior, mid-tier, major, government, technology firms, and industry organizations) applying geological and geomatic expertise to drive global desktop and Canadian field projects forward. Your Geology and Data Experts.

Position

Orix is looking for passionate Core Logging and Mapping Field Geologists to join our Team for 16 Days on 12 Days off rotations. In this role and as part of the Orix Team, you will have an opportunity for strong professional development, while working in a progressive Corporate Culture:

• You will work for a value-driven Company that puts an emphasis on work-life balance and a healthy, inclusive environment that celebrates and leverages diverse perspectives and talents.
• You will benefit from a flexible organization, with Orix’s hybrid in-office/work-from-home model for desktop work, as well as the Orix Leadership Team’s support of employees pursuing further education and development opportunities.
• You will have the opportunity for significant industry exposure, to be a thought-leader in the Exploration & Mining industry.
• Work with a truly supportive team that leans on each other to develop and grow professionally through mentorship, internal and external training and providing self-determined opportunities over your time at Orix.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Geological Sciences;
• Geologist-in-Training (G.I.T.) designation or greater is required for this role;
• Experience core logging and/or mapping on a mineral exploration field project a definite asset;
• Valid First Aid Certificate an asset;
• Superior communication, interpersonal, client service skills combined with a strong attention to detail and a high degree of integrity and confidentiality;
• Demonstrates a commitment to health and safety in the workplace and in field environments, understanding and adhering to safety protocols, including reporting hazards, near misses and incidents to management;
• Ability to work in remote field locations for 2 week periods (16 Days on, including travel, 12 Days off).

Job Responsibilities

Field Work

• Supporting exploration programs in accordance with client needs related to drill and/or mapping programs including core logging and sampling;
• Ground truthing, field mapping, targeting, lining up drill rigs and professional conduct in a variety of communities/jurisdictions as part of field programs;

Other Duties

• Work alongside, support and/or supervise other colleagues as necessary (including student geologists and technicians);
• Ability to travel to and from remote work sites;
• Any other geological duties as required by your project supervisor.

Alignment of Personal Values with Orix Culture and Values

• Respect:You value each other’s points of views, treat everyone with politeness and kindness always, because being kind to people is not negotiable. You think good things about people and accept them as they are and you care about everyone’s feelings and well-being.
• Judgement:You make wise decisions (people, technical, business, and creative) despite ambiguity and identify root causes to get beyond treating symptoms.You think strategically and can articulate what you are, and are not, trying to do.You smartly separate what must be done well now, and what can be improved later.
• Communication:You listen well, instead of reacting fast, so you can better understand processes. You are concise and articulate in speech and writing and treat people with respect independent of their status or disagreement with you. You are able to maintain calm poise in stressful situations.
• Impact:You focus on great results rather than on the process and as a result accomplish amazing amounts of important work.To do this you exhibit a bias-to-action to avoid “paralysis by analysis” (you make a decision and run with it, rather than be paralyzed with over-analysis).You consistently demonstrate strong performance so colleagues can rely on you.
• Curiosity:You learn rapidly and eagerly and seek to understand our strategy, market, clients, and suppliers. You also contribute actively outside of your specialty.
• Innovation:You re-conceptualize issues to discover practical solutions to hard problems and challenge prevailing assumptions when warranted to suggest better approaches. As a result you create new ideas that prove useful.You also keep us nimble by minimizing complexity and finding time to simplify.
• Courage:You take smart risks.You are valued because you say what you think even if it is controversial and make tough decisions without agonizing.You question actions inconsistent with our values akin to the honor code pledge; “I will not lie, nor cheat, nor steal, and I will not tolerate those who do”.
• Passion:You are tenacious and inspire others with your thirst for excellence and intensely care for our success.You look to celebrate wins.
• Honesty:You are known for candor, directness and reputation to only say things about fellow employees that you will say to their face.
• Selflessness:You leave your ‘ego’ at home. You make time to help others and share information openly and proactively in support of strengthening your colleagues rather than being “indispensable”.

For additional information related to Orix Geoscience Inc., please visit www.orixgeo.com.