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DISTRICT GEOLOGICAL ASSISTANT
Organization:
Ministry of Northern Development and Mines
Division:
Ontario Geological Survey - Resident Geologist Program
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
14522 - Geologist Assistant 2
Salary:
$834.19 - $959.14 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
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.
What can I expect to do in this role?
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
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• 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
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 227 Howey St, Red Lake, North Region
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
3
Category:
Lands and Resources
Posted on:
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
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 Wednesday, February 8, 2017 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
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.
