LSO GEO 3 - Mineral Potential Geoscientist - Jobs in Victoria, BC

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Mineral Potential GeoscientistLicensed Science Officer (Geologist) 3Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.An eligibility list may be established.On November 1, 2021 the BC Public Service announced the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that defines the conditions and expectations for BC Public Service employees regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Among other possible measures, proof of vaccination will be required. It is a term of acceptance of employment that you agree to comply with all vaccination requirements that apply to the public service. More information can be found here.An excellent senior opportunity for a dedicated professional.The Mines Competitiveness and Authorizations Division is responsible for developing and regulating the thriving, globally competitive, safe, and environmentally responsible exploration and mining sector, significantly benefitting all British Columbians.The Mineral Potential Geoscientist is an integral part of a team responsible for the development, operation, maintenance and enhancement of the BCGS geoscience databases and applications. This position focuses on using geoscience databases, applications, technology and emerging data science to develop and deliver dynamic and innovative mineral potential assessments in the province of British Columbia. The position provides deliverables and expert geoscience advice to government, industry, communities, and the public for land use decisions.The capital of British Columbia, Victoria is a beautiful city, with beautiful beaches and harbours, and a variety of provincial parks to explore. Located on Vancouver Island, Victoria offers a bustling downtown scene and has a wide range of restaurants and entertainment venues to choose from.The BC Public Service offers a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits, including one of the best pension plans available, and a variety of opportunities for career learning and development. Regular, full time Professional Employee Association members are also entitled to 7% allowance in Lieu of Overtime Shiftwork and Standby (taken as time or money), have a 35 hour work week, and 4 weeks’ annual paid leave entitlement. To find out more, explore What the BC Public Service offers You.The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.For information about the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service please visit: Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca).For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Cinthia.Kong@gov.bc.ca. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. For more information about how to complete your job application, add/edit your resume and for more useful tips when applying for jobs, please refer to the Your Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.Job Requirements:In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education, experience and professional designation requirement as outlined below:Education and Experience:

• Registered or eligible for immediate registration as a fully qualified Professional Geoscientist with the Engineers & Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC).
  • Note: Immediately eligible is defined as being registered as a professional in another Canadian jurisdiction and able to transfer that membership to a BC professional association within 6 months of employment. It is the responsibility of the applicant to have their qualifications reviewed by the appropriate body to ensure they have the necessary requirements for registration.
• Bachelor’s Degree Geology, Physical Geography or closely related discipline and minimum 5 years’ experience in mineral exploration, mining, mapping, or other related geoscience, of which at least 2 years has been in Canada; OR
• Master’s Degree in Geology, Physical Geography or closely related discipline and minimum 3 years’ experience in mineral exploration, mining, mapping, or other related geoscience, of which at least 2 years has been in Canada.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in numeric analyses, statistic, modelling and other advanced computation.
• Experience with mineral potential assessment methods and data requirements
• Experience using GIS tools such as ArcGIS, FME, Manifold, MapInfo, or QGIS; spatial database systems such as PostgreSQL/PostGIS, SQL Server spatial, or Oracle spatial.
• Experience supervising contractors and managing projects.

Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:

• Geology, geochemistry, mineral resources, mineral deposits, Quaternary geology and/or other related areas of expertise.
• Geology, mineral deposits and mineral exploration in the Canadian Cordillera.
• Geospatial/Statistical/mathematical libraries and packages such as GDAL/OGR, R, SAS, SPSS, Matlab, Octave, Maple, or Mathematica.
• Spatial statistical and geochemical modelling methods in spatial prediction, interpolation, and spatial pattern detection: spatial auto-correlation, cross-validation, and clustering.
• Machine learning, data mining, and modelling algorithms and libraries.
• Mineral potential assessment approaches, methods, procedures, practices and implementations.
• Experience in presenting geoscientific results to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Applying sound scientific judgement; managing independent and innovative research and interpret diverse geoscience data.
• Publishing geoscience data and results in peer-reviewed journals and government literature.
• International and open standards and specifications for geoscience and geospatial, e.g., ISO, Open Geospatial Consortium, International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) / Commission for the Application and Management of Geoscience Information (CGI), and International Commission for Stratigraphy.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered (or immediately eligible for registration) as a Professional Geologist with Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC). Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as currently registered as a Professional Engineer in another Canadian jurisdiction, and able to obtain registration in BC within 6 months of employment. Applicants must confirm their eligibility with the EGBC. Applicants must confirm their eligibility with the EGBC. Confirmation of registration/eligibility will be required before an offer of employment can be made.Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.Questionnaire (COMPREHENSIVE): YES - As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.IMPORTANT: Comprehensive questionnaire responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please ensure you include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and your accountabilities and accomplishments.Quick Apply

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