District Geologist - Jobs in South Porcupine, ON

Job Description

Bring your geoscience, analytical and customer services expertise to the Ontario Geological Surveys Resident Geologist Program and join the Ministry of Mines exciting team in South Porcupines mining district.The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.We offer:

• A defined benefit pension plan
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• Comprehensive Health Plan
• Life and Disability insurance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Collegial and professional work culture
• Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• On-the-job training to support your success in the role

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 "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.What can I expect to do in this roleWorking with a team of geoscientists and other professionals, you will:

• collect and interpret geological information in the area
• liaise with and provide geological advice to mineral sector representatives and other stakeholders
• conduct geological field investigations
• maintain and update geoscience databases
• prepare geological maps and reports
• provide geotechnical input into municipal and other land-use planning initiatives

Note:

• You will conduct field work and traverse rugged terrain and operate field equipment such as ATVs and snowmobiles.
• You must have ability to travel and work irregular hours.

How do I qualifyMandatory

• You must be a registered geoscientist or geoscientist-in-training in good standing with the Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (PGO) or with another regulated association of geoscientists.
• You must have a valid class G drivers licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid drivers licence upon being hired.

Technical knowledge:

• You have knowledge of geoscience and mineral exploration theories, concepts, principles and practices to conduct field investigations, provide geotechnical advice and conduct geological mapping.
• You have the ability to apply relevant policies, practices, program activities and objectives when representing ministry interests on committee work.
• You have working knowledge of computers and various office software applications such as word processing, databases, presentation and geoscientific applications.
• You have knowledge of digital geoscience data and common methods of data management and processing.

Communication and interpersonal skills:

• You have proven customer service skills to determine and respond to client needs/requests on limited information and provide geoscience advice, opinions and information to industry clients.
• You can prepare/develop reports for publications, write formal correspondence and prepare briefing notes.
• You can deliver technical presentations to professional groups and organizations and explain complex geological concepts and principles to clients of all levels.

Research, analytical and problem-solving skills:

• You can conduct independent geoscience field investigations, mineral resource assessments and synthesize geoscience data.
• You can manage and process large amounts of geoscience data and document mineral occurrences.

Organizational and time management skills:

• You can schedule and assign tasks and activities, and ensure tasks and objectives are met on time.

Additional Information:Address:

• 1 Permanent, 5520 Hwy 101 E, South Porcupine, North Region

Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees UnionUnderstanding the job ad - definitionsSchedule: 6Category: Lands and ResourcesPosted on: Tuesday, November 1, 2022Note:

• Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
• W-NR-190262/22

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