Geological Assistant at Ministry of Mines

Job Details

Salary

$994–$1,213 a week

Job type

Permanent

Remote

Full Job Description

Are you interested in enhancing your geoscience and geographic information system skills and knowledge while working collaboratively in a dynamic environment with a highly motivated team of professionals? If so, then consider this exciting opportunity as a Geological Assistant with the Ministry of Mines.

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We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful, and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions.

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What Can I Expect to Do in This Role?

In this position, you will:

• Provide technical and geoscience project support services
• Assist in compiling, updating, and correcting geologic and geochemical data, and information for OGS reports, maps and databases
• Assist geoscientific staff with the preparation of geological samples
• Conduct quality assurance and control on geologic and geochemical data and review geologic data sets for compliance with established quality standards
• Assist in extracting geologic information from a variety of datasets, including remotely sensed imagery, digital, and hardcopy geologic information sets
• Complete various data handling and processing procedures
• Assist with literature and reference research, and provide general technical assistance

How Do I Qualify?

Mandatory

• valid driver’s license to conduct fieldwork in Ontario locations not easily accessible by other means

Specialized knowledge:

• Knowledge and understanding of geological principles normally obtained through a combination of formal education and experience
• Knowledge of common techniques and equipment used in geological and geochemical fieldwork, preparation of samples, and quality control materials
• Knowledge and understanding of geological sample types, collection methods, sample processing techniques, and both field and analytical quality control methods and data types.
• Understanding of techniques for safe handling and storage of chemicals, including strong acids.
• Knowledge of search techniques to derive and query information from technical resources such as geochemical and geologic datasets, air photos, topographic maps and assist in the compilation of background data and information for reports and maps

Technical/Computer Knowledge

• Knowledge and experience with computer software, including GIS (e.g., ArcView), spreadsheets (e.g., Excel), databases (e.g., Access), and graphical programs (e.g., CorelDraw)
• Familiar with industry-standard software, common techniques, and hardware/equipment used in manipulating or processing surficial and bedrock data and information
• Knowledge and understanding of data handling principles, data management, and processing techniques
• Knowledge of remotely sensed imagery and geological data types and principles involved in their collection and usage

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Communication and interpersonal skills to interact and provide information and respond to inquiries from clients
• Ability to work in a team and collaborate effectively with professional staff

Organizational and Planning Skills

• organizational skills to prioritize competing work demands
• demonstrated planning skills to assist with various projects and initiatives
• ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Additional Information

Address:

• 1 Permanent, 933 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, North Region

Compensation Group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Understanding the job ad – definitions

Schedule:

3

Category:

Lands and Resources

Posted on:

Friday, August 26, 2022

Note:

• Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures, including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
• W-NR-184788/22