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GEOPHYSICIST
Organization:
Ministry of Northern Development and Mines
Division:
Ontario Geological Survey - Earth Resources & Geoscience Mapping Section
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
14506 - Geoscientist 3
Salary:
$1,366.39 - $1,758.70 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Are you interested in contributing your geoscience expertise to an organization that prides itself on providing opportunities for personal growth, continuous learning and work-life balance? If so, then consider joining our team at the Ontario Geological Survey.
What can I expect to do in this role?
As part of the technical geoscience mapping team you will:
• conduct and/or assist in the identification and resolution of geoscience problems
• coordinate activities related to geophysical data collection, interpretation and management
• provide support on the application of geophysics to geoscience mapping
• maintain knowledge of geophysical data management principles, practices and tools
• prepare reports, databases, geophysical maps, graphics and presentations
• manage geophysical equipment
How do I qualify?
Mandatory requirements:
• You must be a Registered Professional Geoscientist with the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario or qualified to obtain this professional designation. An individual who is licensed as a professional engineer and who engages in the practice of professional geoscience is not required to be registered with APGO. However, if a professional engineer desires to practice as a professional geoscientist and use the title 'P.Geo.', he or she must be registered with APGO. Individuals who qualify may choose to hold both designations.
• You must be able to travel to sites throughout northern and southern Ontario to complete field work, monitor survey work and consult with client groups for extended periods of time.
Specialized knowledge:
• You have thorough knowledge of geophysics and its application to address geoscience problems, inform geoscience mapping, land-use planning, mineral potential evaluations and groundwater studies.
• You have demonstrated knowledge of regional airborne geophysical techniques and experience conducting ground geophysical surveys in the field.
• You have the ability to organize, interpret and synthesize project-related geoscience data and develop interpretations and hypotheses by integrating diverse geoscience datasets.
• You have demonstrated knowledge of basic geological principles and terminology.
• You have analytical, organizational and evaluation skills to implement regional-scale geophysical projects.
Communication, interpersonal and people skills:
• You have proven interpersonal and team work skills to perform effectively on multidisciplinary and interjurisdictional teams.
• You have strong oral and written communication skills to prepare project deliverables.
• You have demonstrated experience delivering geoscience information to diverse client groups.
Other important skills:
• You have planning, time management and problem-solving skills to plan logistics, organize and lead geophysical projects and multidisciplinary teams under challenging timeframes.
• You have experience with applicable computer software and hardware for geoscience applications, visualization and modeling as well as database, spreadsheet and word processing software.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 933 Ramsey Lake Rd, Sudbury, North Region
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
6
Category:
Lands and Resources
Posted on:
Friday, July 19, 2013
Note:
- Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
- N-ND-55232/13
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, August 16, 2013 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
