PRECAMBRIAN GEOSCIENTIST - Jobs in Greater Sudbury, ON

Job Description

Are you interested in contributing your geoscience expertise to an organization that prides itself on providing opportunities for personal growth, continuous learning and work-life balance If so, then consider joining our team at the Ontario Geological Survey.What can I expect to do in this roleAs part of the technical geoscience mapping team at the Ontario Geological Survey, you will:

• provide regional descriptions and interpretations of Ontarios Precambrian geology
• contribute to the sustainable development of Ontarios earth and mineral resources
• plan, design and conduct independent and multidisciplinary bedrock mapping projects throughout northern Ontario
• collect geoscience data, and prepare maps, reports and public presentations
• provide scientific leadership and advice
• direct and lead the work of field crews

How do I qualifyMandatory

• You must be a registered geoscientist or geoscientist-in-training in good standing with Professional Geoscientists Ontario (PGO) or with another regulated association of geoscientists.
• You must be able to travel to sites throughout northern Ontario to complete field work for extended periods of time.
• You must have the ability to operate road and water vehicles, such as 4-wheel drive trucks, ATVs, boats, and canoes.
• You must be able to orienteer, navigate and camp in remote areas.

Specialized knowledge:

• You have thorough knowledge of Precambrian geology, metallogeny and tectonics.
• You have demonstrated knowledge of regional bedrock mapping practices and techniques at various scales in remote and northern locations.
• You have demonstrated experience developing new interpretations and hypotheses by compiling, synthesizing and integrating diverse geoscience datasets.
• You are skilled in using GPS technology and interpreting air photos and satellite imagery to ensure accurate location of field observations and safe travel in remote wilderness areas.

Communication, interpersonal and people skills:

• You have proven interpersonal and team leadership skills.
• You have strong communication skills and demonstrated experience delivering geoscience data and information to diverse client groups.
• You have experience developing and delivering presentations.

Other important skills:

• You have planning, organizational and problem-solving skills to plan logistics, organize and lead bedrock mapping projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• You have experience with applicable computer software and hardware for geoscience applications as well as database, spreadsheet and word processing software.

OPS Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti- racism:We are committed to build 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.Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontarios Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.Additional Information:Address:

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

Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees UnionUnderstanding the job ad - definitionsSchedule: 6Category: Lands and ResourcesPosted on: Monday, November 15, 2021Note:

• Effective October 1, 2021, the OPS COVID-19 Safe Workplace Directive requires all Ontario Public Service employees to provide proof they are fully vaccinated, meaning they are fully vaccinated as defined by the Ministry of Health (refer to: COVID-19 Fully Vaccinated Status in Ontario), including 14 calendar days have passed since receiving their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.Employees who do not provide proof of full vaccination will be deemed ‘not vaccinated under the Directive and will be required to attend a vaccine education program and undergo regular rapid antigen testing. Employees who are not vaccinated under the policy with a valid medical exemption will not be required to attend a vaccine education program, but must undergo regular rapid antigen testing.

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