Graduate Exploration Geologist - 1 year Contract

St Barbara Limited; Dartmouth; In loco; CAD 48.000 - 72.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Atlantic Operations, a St Barbara Limited subsidiary, is seeking Graduate Exploration Geologists to support exploration efforts in Nova Scotia. The roles are based in Dartmouth and require field time during the season to aid exploration targets and resources under development by St Barbara Atlantic.

Graduate Geologists will work with senior staff, perform rock and soil sampling, log cores, and assist with data compilation, while adhering to safety procedures and traveling for regional field work

Competenze

• Bachelor of Science in Geology or related field.
• Eligible to register as a GIT.
• Willingness to adhere to safety procedures.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficient with GPS and compass.
• Own transportation to Bedford office.
• Able to hike long distances with heavy packs.

Mansioni

• Carrying out exploration under the direction of senior team members.
• Undertaking rock chipping and soil sampling programs.
• Logging and sampling of drill core or RC chips.
• Sorting and collating historical pulp samples.
• Always ensuring a safe working environment.
• Research and data compilation.
• Completing other geological activities as assigned.

Conoscenze

Field geology

GPS usage

Communication skills

MS Office

Outdoor field work

Formazione

Bachelor of Science in Geology

GIT registration eligible

Strumenti

GPS device

Compass

Descrizione del lavoro

Graduate Exploration Geologist

Atlantic Operations is a wholly owned subsidiary of St Barbara Limited, an ASX listed gold producer and explorer with mining assets in Canada and Australia. We are proud to be a Company recognized by industry awards for operational excellence and performance, sustainability, gender diversity and pay equity.

We are currently seeking Graduate Exploration Geologists to support our ongoing exploration efforts in Nova Scotia. The roles are based out of St Barbara’s Dartmouth office and will report to the Exploration Superintendent. Graduate Exploration Geologists will spend significant amounts of time in the field during the field season to support the planned exploration activities on the many exploration targets and resources under development by St Barbara Atlantic throughout Nova Scotia.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities Including but Not Limited To:

• Carrying out exploration under the direction of senior team members
• Undertaking rock chipping and soil sampling programs
• Logging and sampling of drill core or RC chips
• Sorting and collating historical pulp samples
• Always ensuring a safe working environment
• Research and data compilation
• Completing other geological activities as assigned

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Geology or a related field of studies
• Eligible to register as a GIT
• Willingness to adhere to St Barbara safety procedures
• Computer literacy, particularly MS Office Suite products
• Strong communication skills
• Current unencumbered Class 5 Driver’s Licence
• Own transportation to/from St Barbara’s Bedford office
• Competent with outdoor field work which includes being proficient on the use and operation of a GPS and compass and being able to hike long distances while carrying heavy packs

Working Conditions:

• Physically demanding – 8 to 12-hour days hiking through the woods in variable weather conditions
• 40 hour working week
• Must be available to undertake regional field work which will require overnight stays away from Halifax
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment

For further information about St Barbara, visit https://stbarbaragold.ca

Please understand that screening and interviewing may take place prior to the advertised close date.