geotechnician

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

Outdoors.

Work setting:

Various locations. Remote location. Willing to relocate. Relocation costs not covered by employer.

Tasks:

• Conduct geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging or underground mine survey programs.
• Conduct or direct surveys or survey programs.
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing and record systems.
• Prepare rock, mineral or metal samples.
• Assist in preparing rock, mineral or metal samples.
• Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps and cross sections.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Geographic Information System (GIS).
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.
• MS Office.

Field work location experience:

On land.

Technical experience:

• Mapping and surveying.
• Geological sampling analysis.
• Geochemical sampling analysis.
• Geotechnical studies.

Area of work experience:

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

Type of industry experience:

Mineral resources and/or mining.

Area of specialization:

Geology.

Transportation/travel information:

Willing to travel.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Manual dexterity.
• Attention to detail.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.
• Ability to distinguish between colours.
• Sitting.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Physically demanding.

Own tools/equipment:

Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

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

Screening questions:

• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Employment terms options:

Shift.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

• Flexible hours.
• Night.
• Day.
• Weekend.