geological technician

About the company

About DGI Geoscience DGI Geoscience provides subsurface geoscience solutions for the mining, geotechnical, and hydrogeological sectors. Our field measurements and expert interpretation help clients optimize drilling, reduce uncertainty, and make informed decisions from early exploration through active mining.

You will join a close-knit team that solves challenging problems for mining and mineral exploration clients. Working alongside experienced field staff and geoscience professionals, you will help collect the data clients rely on to advance their projects. Our rotational schedules combine periods of focused fieldwork with meaningful time off.

Your tasks

Role Summary We are hiring resourceful, safety-focused Geological Technicians who are eager to learn. You will travel to client sites to collect geological, geophysical, geotechnical, and hydrogeological data using specialized field equipment. We provide training, so direct experience is beneficial but not required. In your cover letter, explain how your experience, interests, and approach to problem-solving would help you succeed in this role.

Key Responsibilities You will acquire field data, complete preliminary quality checks, perform preventative equipment maintenance, and communicate professionally with contractors and client representatives. As DGI grows, strong performers may pursue opportunities in senior field roles, project management, and data processing.

What You?ll Do

• Work in small teams to collect geological & geophysical data in the field
• Travel to client sites, primarily in northwestern Ontario but opportunity to travel internationally
• Perform preventative maintenance and ensure data quality
• Apply QA/QC procedures and collaborate with contractors and clients
• Operate specialized hardware and software for subsurface imaging

Requirements

What We?re Looking For

• Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable with technology and working outdoors

• Relevant education or field experience is an asset but is not required. If you do not have direct experience, use your cover letter to explain how your skills, interests, or past responsibilities would help you succeed in the role.
• Ideally based in Thunder Bay, Ontario, or surrounding communities, with the ability to travel and work in remote locations.

• Valid driver?s license and ability to lift 50 lbs

What we offer

Why This Role is Exciting

• Get paid to travel and work outdoors in diverse environments.
• Work with fantastic, motivated people who like to solve problems.
• Rotational schedule allows for rewarding work, while time off allows for you to focus on personal priorities.

·Build a career with clear opportunities to advance from Geological Technician into senior field, project management, or data processing roles.

Pay: $26.00-$32.00 per hour

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

How to apply

To Apply: Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to careers@dgigeoscience.com with the subject line Geological Technician ? Northwestern Ontario. In your cover letter, explain why the position interests you and how your experience, skills, or approach to fieldwork would make you a strong fit.

Other

Position ? Geological Technician ? Northwestern Ontario

This position is ideally suited for those living in and around Thunder Bay, and requires regular travel to remote client sites, primarily in northwestern Ontario. Some assignments may also provide opportunities for international travel. The role is best suited to someone who enjoys fieldwork, adapts well to new environments, and is motivated to apply advanced geoscience technologies.

If you enjoy outdoor work, adapt well to changing environments, and want to build a career that combines fieldwork with applied geoscience, we encourage you to apply.

Work Location: In person