Geologist (Field geologist)

Terms of Employment: Temporary, Part Time, On Call

Salary: To be negotiated

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Vernon, British Columbia (3 vacancies )

Skill Requirements:


Education: Completion of university


Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Registration as a professional geologist


Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years


Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English


Type of Work Experience: Resource exploration, Theoretical or fundamental research, Development of maps


Work Setting: Consulting geology, geophysics or engineering firm


Geology Specialization: Mineralogy or applied mineralogy, Mineral deposits or mining, Sedimentology, Structural geology or tectonics, Volcanology


Geology Skills: Surface geological mapping, Subsurface geological mapping, Air photography interpretation, Diamond drill interpretation, Field stratigraphy


Geochemistry Specialization: Mineral geochemistry


Geochemistry Skills: Field sampling and preparation, Rock and source analysis, Sediment and silts analysis, Geochemical data processing, Geochemical data interpretation


Geophysics Specialization: Minerals


Geophysics Expertise: Magnetic, Electromagnetic, Resistivity


Types of Resources: Base metals, Precious metal, Uranium


Physiographic Environment Experience: Mountains, Shield, Sedimentary basins


Field Work Location Experience: On land, Arctic, Overseas


Project and Personnel Management Skills: Financial or budget management, Preparing or evaluating technical proposals, Technical writing and article authoring, Supervise field crews, Supervise other earth scientists, Exploration program management


Computer Experience: Data manipulation and analysis


Security and Safety: Basic security clearance


Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Work under pressure, Attention to detail


Work Site Environment: Outdoors, At heights


Work Location Information: Various locations, Willing to relocate


Ability to Supervise: 10 people or less


Transportation/Travel Information: Willing to travel, Willing to travel internationally, Travel expenses paid by employer


Other Languages: Portuguese, Spanish


Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning


Employer: Discovery Consultants

How to Apply:


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By E-mail: info@discoveryconsultants.com