Mine Geologist

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Confined spaces

Work setting

• Rural area
• Mining company
• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Conduct analytical studies of core samples, drill cuttings and rock samples to identify their composition
• Organize geological, geochemical and geophysical field studies, drilling and geological testing programs
• Organize seismic, electromagnetic, magnetic, gravimetric, radiometric, radar and other remote sensing programs
• Develop models and applied software for the analysis and interpretation of data
• Plan, direct and participate in analyses of geological, geochemical and geophysical survey data, well logs and other test results, maps, notes and cross sections
• Plan, direct and participate in geological, geochemical and geophysical field studies, drilling and geological testing programs
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps and cross sections
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing and record systems
• Conduct or direct surveys or survey programs
• Assist in preparing rock, mineral or metal samples
• MS Office
• Supervise the preparation of rock, mineral or metal samples
• Prepare rock, mineral or metal samples
• Design measures to minimize undesirable environmental effects of mining and oil and gas operations
• Conduct geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging or underground mine survey programs

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Registration as a professional geologist

Experience and specialization

Type of resources

• Precious metal

Type of service and repair

• Geographic Information System (GIS)

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Mapping and data visualization software

Field work location experience

• On land

Technical experience

• Mineralogy techniques
• Geochemical sampling analysis
• Geological sampling analysis

Physiographic environment experience

• Shield

Additional sector experience

• Mineral resources and/or mining

Area of work experience

• Resource exploration
• Field sampling and data acquisition
• Data interpretation and evaluation

Geology specialization

• Petrology
• Structural geology or tectonics
• Diamond drill interpretation
• Surface geological mapping

Area of specialization

• Mineralogy
• Mining and mining engineering
• Geology

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Stocks/shares

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options
• On-site recreation and activities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week
• Wellness program