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MINERAL DEPOSIT COMPILATION GEOSCIENTIST
Organization:
Ministry of Northern Development and Mines
Division:
Ontario Geological Survey - Resident Geologist Program
Position(s) language:
English
Job code:
14504 - Geoscientist 2
Salary:
$1,144.78 - $1,443.90 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Are you a professional geologist looking to join a dynamic team where you will play a key role in contributing to the sustainable development of the province's earth resources?
About the job
You will:
• conduct independent compilations and metallogenic assessments of all known mineral deposits in Ontario
• conduct field investigations in all areas of the province of Precambrian and Paleozoic metallic and industrial mineral deposits as well as office-based data compilation leading to the creation of high-quality maps, reports and presentations
• liaise with colleagues and peers as well as representatives from the minerals industry, governments and the public
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirement:
• certified as Professional Geoscientist with Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (APGO) or eligibility for membership in APGO
• valid driver's licence to travel to sites throughout northern Ontario to complete field work
Specialized knowledge:
• advanced knowledge and understanding of geoscientific principles, theories and practices related to geology and geoscience disciplines such as economic geology, mineralogy, structural geology and lithogeochemistry with an advanced knowledge of Precambrian/Paleozoic geology acquired by means of a degree in earth sciences and experience in the relevant field(s)
• demonstrated experience conducting field-based geological studies and property visits pertinent to mineral occurrences, including geoscience data collection and examination of mineralization, and sampling, as well as data interpretation and digital database management
Communication, interpersonal and people skills:
• strong communication and presentation skills to interact and collaborate effectively with professional staff and a broad range of clients and to organize and present geoscience information to diverse stakeholder groups
• interpersonal and team work skills
Other important skills:
• well-developed planning, organizational and project management skills
• demonstrated research, evaluative, analytical and problem-solving skills
• demonstrated experience with computer software and hardware relevant to geoscience applications including databases, spreadsheets, word processing and sound working knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS)
Apply by:
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
- 1 English Permanent, 435 South James Street, Thunder Bay, North Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Category:
Science and Engineering
Posted on:
Monday, June 24, 2013
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.
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