geological survey technician
- Newmarket, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
Computer and technology knowledge
Personal suitability
Health benefits
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
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 notes, sketches, geological maps and cross sections
Computer and technology knowledge
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- MS Office
- Airborne survey cameras, sensors and scanners
- Airborne
- On land
- Overseas
- Mapping and surveying
- Data interpretation and evaluation
- Field sampling and data acquisition
- Quality assurance and control
- Scientific data processing
- Geophysics
Personal suitability
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
More about this job
Responsibilities
Conduct or direct geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic, or oceanographic surveys and related field programs, including prospecting, exploratory drilling, well logging, and underground mine surveys. Maintain records and prepare field notes, sketches, geological maps, and cross sections.
Requirements
Requires a college or CEGEP education, or equivalent experience, and 2 to less than 3 years of experience. Candidates should be able to use GPS and navigation equipment, MS Office, and specialized airborne survey equipment, and have field experience in airborne, on-land, or overseas settings.
Skills
- Geological Surveying
- Geophysical Surveying
- Geochemical Surveying
- Hydrographic Surveying
- Oceanographic Surveying
- Prospecting
- Exploratory Drilling
- Well Logging
- Underground Mine Surveying
- GPS Operation
- Navigation Equipment Operation
- Mapping and Surveying
- Field Sampling
- Data Acquisition
- Data Interpretation
- Quality Assurance and Control
Benefits
- Dental Plan
- Health Care Plan
- Vision Care Benefits
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Science & Research
- Engineering
Keywords
- Geological Surveys
- Geophysical Surveys
- Geochemical Surveys
- Hydrographic Surveys
- Oceanographic Surveys
- Prospecting
- Exploratory Drilling
- Well Logging
- Underground Mine Surveys
- GPS
- Navigation Equipment
- MS Office
- Airborne Survey Cameras
- Sensors
- Scanners
- Mapping
- Surveying
- Data Interpretation
- Field Sampling
- Data Acquisition
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control
- Scientific Data Processing
- Geophysics
- Geological Maps
- Cross Sections