DISTRICT GEOLOGICAL ASSISTANT

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Red Lake is home to the world's richest gold mine and a gold camp that has produced some 20 million ounces of gold. The Red Lake Region is rich with heritage, tradition, and old-fashioned charm, a place surrounded by the mystery and spirit of Aboriginal culture, the romance and adventure of aviation and the triumph and development of the gold rush. Red Lake is a beautiful community, with its waterfront parks, natural view-scapes, and historical buildings.

Bring your knowledge of geology and strong administrative skills to the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines.

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About the job

You will:

• assist with property visits, processing and maintaining assessment files
• assist with library services
• provide technical assistance and information services to clients
• maintain databases
• carry out general clerical and administrative functions

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• ability to lift heavy objects in excess of 25kg
• valid driver's license to conduct field work

Specialized knowledge:

• knowledge of geology principles and practices
• knowledge of exploration and geotechnical assessment work
• ability to interpret and apply legislation such as the Mining Act

Technical/computer skills:

• ability to read and interpret geological maps and air photos
• computer proficiency with standard office software (e.g. word processors, spreadsheets, databases, internet browsers) with good keyboarding/data entry skills
• ability to operate geographic information systems and internet based systems to display and retrieve information

People skills:

• effective communication, interpersonal and customer service skills to interact with clients

Other relevant skills:

• good problem solving, investigative and research skills
• ability to work independently and set work priorities
• knowledge of administrative procedures
• ability to conduct field investigations, including traversing across rugged terrain

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Additional information:

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.