geologist

Government of Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Calgary is seeking qualified candidates for a geologist role to develop models and software for data analysis. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and skills in data manipulation and communication. The position requires on-site work and may include international travel. Benefits include free parking and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Experience an asset.
• Willing to travel internationally and travel expenses paid by employer.
• Combination of sitting, standing, and walking required.

Responsibilities

• Develop models and applied software for the analysis and interpretation of data.
• Plan analytical studies of core samples to identify chemical, mineral, hydrocarbon and biological composition.

Skills

Data manipulation and analysis

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Mapping and data visualization software

Job description

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work setting

• Consulting geology, geophysics or engineering firm
• Laboratory

Responsibilities

• Develop models and applied software for the analysis and interpretation of data
• Plan analytical studies of core samples to identify chemical, mineral, hydrocarbon and biological composition

Experience and specialization

• Oil sands and heavy oil

Computer and technology knowledge

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

Geology specialization

• Petroleum geology
• Sedimentology

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel internationally
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

• Free parking available