Geological technician
Waterline Resources Inc.
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Industrial/commercial (general)
Work setting
- Urban area
- Rural area
- Various locations
- Remote location
- Inspection
- Drilling
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Conduct environmental audits
- Conduct or direct surveys or survey programs
- Design measures to minimize undesirable environmental effects of mining and oil and gas operations
- Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing and record systems
- Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps and cross sections
- Assist in hydrogeological field and laboratory studies
- Direct and monitor the completion and evaluation of wells, well testing and well surveys
- Conduct studies of groundwater flow and contamination
- Conduct research
- Conduct technical analyses of survey and field data for development of topographic, soil, hydrological or other information and prepare reports
- Plan, direct and participate in analyses of geological, geochemical and geophysical survey data, well logs and other test results, maps, notes and cross sections
- Disinfect, reconstruct and redevelop older contaminated wells and water pumping systems
- Develop procedures to clean up contaminated sites
Supervision
- Water well drillers
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Certification by a provincial or territorial association
Experience and specialization
Resource usage and environmental studies
- Site remediation
- Environmental assessment
Analytical techniques
- Sampling
Computer and technology knowledge
- Geographic Information System (GIS)
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Technical terminology
- Engineering
Field work location experience
- On land
Technical experience
- Geological sampling analysis
- Soil analysis
Industrial processes and products experience
- Industrial operations and maintenance
Area of work experience
- Data interpretation and evaluation
- Environmental monitoring
- Field sampling and data acquisition
- Quality assurance and control
- Scientific data processing
Type of industry experience
- Mineral resources and/or mining
- Oil and Gas Well Sites
Geology specialization
- Hydrogeology
- Environmental geology
Planning specialization
- Environmental assessment or analysis
Specialization or experience
- Green economy sector
- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Area of specialization
- Oil and gas exploration and production
- Geology
- Mining and mining engineering
- Environmental impact assessment
- Investigation
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is available
- Driver’s abstract
- Vehicle supplied by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
Other benefits
- Other benefits
- Transportation provided by employer