Apply By: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Geoscience Assessor

Job ID:
242341
Organization:
Ministry of Energy and Mines
Division:
Mines and Minerals Division, Information and Lands Branch
City:
Sudbury
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary contract for up to 12 months, with possibility of extension
Job code:
11OAD - Office Administration 11
Salary:
$32.11 - $38.34 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Do you possess the right mix of geosciences knowledge and communication skills, have a team oriented working philosophy, and at the same time able to work independently? If so, this exciting opportunity might be just what you are looking for!

About the job

In this role, you will:
• review, approve, reduce and/or refuse technical assessment work submissions filed according to the Mining Act and Assessment Work regulation
• communicate on a technical level with mining claim holders regarding claim status and work credit requirements
• review geoscience reports and maps submitted by mining claim holders to determine if they meet the requirements of the Mining Act and Technical Standards for Reporting Assessment Work Under the Provisions of the Mining Act and other applicable regulations with respect to geophysical, geochemical, geological and other assessment work
• recommend for approval, return or refuse submissions and notify mining claim holders of the amendments required
• determine the level of assessment work credits to be approved

What you bring to the team


Technical skills and knowledge:

• You have knowledge of geosciences including geology, geophysics, geochemistry, mineral exploration, and geotechnical assessment practices, sufficient to assess work credit and expenditures under the established guidelines
• You have the ability to apply and interpret the Mining Act, applicable regulations and procedures regarding legal requirements for the filing and review of technical reports.
• You have strong computer proficiency with knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database software to produce statistical data, graphs, charts and reports.

People skills:

• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with clients, ministry and industry officials using tact and diplomacy.
• You are able to make independent decisions ability to work as part of a team.

Other essential skills:

• You have well developed analytical skills to audit detailed reports for appropriate technical content and expenditures consistent with industry standards.
• You have developed good decision-making and judgement skills.
• You have well developed organizational and record-keeping skills.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer  accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please  contact us.

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Additional information:

Apply by:
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
  • 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 933 Ramsey Lake Rd, Sudbury, North Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours:
Category:
Administrative and Support Services
Posted on:
Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Note:

  • T-ES-242341/26


How to apply:

  1. You must apply online.
  2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
  3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
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  5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
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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.

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