Long term benefits

Group insurance benefits; Life insurance; Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP)

Health benefits

Health care plan; Disability benefits; Dental plan; Vision care benefits

Geoscientists Specific Skills

Plan, direct and participate in geological, geochemical and geophysical field studies, drilling and geological testing programs; Plan, direct and participate in analyses of geological, geochemical and geophysical survey data, well logs and other test results, maps, notes and cross sections; Plan and conduct analytical studies of core samples, drill cuttings and rock samples to identify chemical, mineral, hydrocarbon and biological composition; Identify and advise on anticipated natural risks

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Organized

Type of Resources Ground water

Work Location Information Urban area

Ability to Supervise 1 to 2 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Attention to detail; Large workload; Tight deadlines

Transportation/Travel Information Valid driver's licence

Security and Safety Secret clearance

Resource Usage and Environmental Studies

Water analysis; Waste management (storage); Site remediation; Groundwater movement analysis; Environmental assessment; Long-range transport of pollutants (e.g. acid rain)

Work Setting

Consulting engineering company; Consulting geology, geophysics or engineering firm

Area of Specialization Water resources; Municipal or urban

Computer Experience MS Excel; MS PowerPoint; MS Word; MS Outlook

Business Equipment and Computer Applications Project management software; MS Office

Area of Work Experience Design

Geology Specialization

Well log interpretation; Remote sensing (e.g., satellite image interpretation); Hydrogeology; Field stratigraphy; Environmental geology; Air photography interpretation

Geochemistry Specialization

Water analysis; Sediment and silts analysis; Rock and source analysis; Residuals and soils analysis; Mineral geochemistry; Hydrogeochemistry; Geochemical data interpretation; Geochemical data processing; Field sampling and preparation; Analytical geochemistry

Specific Skills

Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers and review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates; Confer with clients and other members of the engineering team and conduct research to determine project requirements; Conduct field services for civil works; Conduct feasibility studies, economic analyses, municipal and regional traffic studies, environmental impact studies or other investigations; Conduct technical analyses of survey and field data for development of topographic, soil, hydrological or other information and prepare reports

Long term benefits

Group insurance benefits, Life insurance, Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP)

Health benefits

Health care plan, Disability benefits, Dental plan, Vision care benefits

Experience 5 years or more

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association; Registration as a professional geologist

Education Bachelor's degree

Languages English