geological survey technician

Expert Geophysics Limited; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geophysics company is seeking a professional to conduct and direct survey programs, prepare geological maps, and perform data interpretation. Ideal candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in the field, strong knowledge of GPS equipment and office software, and possess qualities like reliability and teamwork. This is a permanent position requiring 40 hours of work per week in Newmarket, Ontario.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in geophysics or equivalent.
• Experience operating airborne survey cameras and navigation equipment.
• Ability to perform clerical duties, including maintaining filing and record systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct or direct survey programs.
• Prepare geological maps and cross sections.
• Perform field sampling and data acquisition.

Skills

Conduct or direct surveys

Data interpretation and evaluation

Quality assurance and control

Mapping and surveying

Reliability

Team player

Education

College / CEGEP

Tools

GPS equipment

MS Office

Job description

Education

• College / CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• Conduct or direct surveys or survey programs
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing and record systems
• Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps and cross sections

Computer and technology knowledge

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• MS Office

Specialized equipment and systems

• Airborne survey cameras, sensors and scanners

Field work location experience

• Airborne
• On land
• Overseas

Technical experience

• Mapping and surveying

Area of work experience

• Data interpretation and evaluation
• Field sampling and data acquisition
• Quality assurance and control
• Scientific data processing

Type of industry experience

• Communications, electronics and control systems
• Manufacture
• Mineral resources and / or mining

Area of specialization

• Geophysics

Personal suitability

• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 40 hours per week