geological survey technician
- Newmarket, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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 various geological, geophysical, and geochemical surveys including exploratory drilling and underground mine programs. Prepare technical notes, sketches, geological maps, and cross sections while maintaining filing systems.
Requirements
Requires a college/CEGEP education or equivalent experience with 2 to 3 years of professional experience. Must be proficient in GPS navigation equipment and MS Office.
Skills
- Geological Surveying
- Geophysical Surveying
- Geochemical Surveying
- Hydrographic Surveying
- Oceanographic Surveying
- Exploratory Drilling
- Well Logging
- GPS Operation
- MS Office
- Mapping
- Data Interpretation
- Field Sampling
- Quality Assurance
- Scientific Data Processing
- Geophysics
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Science & Research
- Engineering
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Geological Survey
- Geophysics
- Geochemical
- Hydrographic
- Oceanographic
- Exploratory Drilling
- Well Logging
- GPS
- MS Office
- Airborne Survey Cameras
- Sensors
- Scanners
- Mapping
- Data Acquisition
- Quality Control
- Mining