Precambrian Geologist

GE3 Precambrian Geologist

Regular/full-time

Manitoba Mineral Resources

Geological Survey

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 30760

Salary(s):   GE3 $66,845.00 - $84,814.00 per year

Closing Date:   September 18, 2015

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to .

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Candidates meeting partial criteria may be assessed on an underfill basis.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Qualifications:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Must be eligible to be registered with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Manitoba (APEGM) as a Professional Geoscientist or Geoscientist-in-Training.
• Must have a valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license, or equivalent from another jurisdiction.
• Ability to conduct fieldwork (including in remote areas) for up to several weeks each year.
• The successful applicant must have current certifications in first aid, boating and firearms possession OR agree to obtain the credentials within one year of hiring.
   

•  B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. in geology relevant to the Precambrian Shield, or B.Sc. and M.Sc. in geology plus a minimum of four years relevant experience.
• Experience in field-based geological mapping at various scales, including detailed and regional studies, and the synthesis of geological data at scales suitable for the understanding of tectonic processes.
• Experience in mineral deposits geology relevant to Manitoba’s Precambrian Shield (i.e., VMS, magmatic nickel, orogenic gold and/or intrusion-related metallic deposits).
• Experience in compiling and analyzing complex geological data sets  to derive comprehensive, regional-scale syntheses.
• Experience in preparing technical reports, geological maps, oral presentations and posters, including at least one relevant publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
• An excellent level of written and verbal English skills.
• The ability to work with minimal supervision (i.e., organized; self motivated; good time management skills), with a record of active participation in collaborative geosciences projects.
• Knowledge of orienteering, navigation and camping, to ensure accurate location of field observations and safe travel in remote wilderness areas     ........
   

• Experience in the application of whole-rock geochemistry and U-Pb geochronology to geological problems, or other relevant experience in exploration geology or geophysical interpretation.
• Experience in applying GIS-integrated applications (e.g. ArcGIS, MapInfo, ioGAS) for geological mapping and modelling.

Duties:

• With supervisor and Director develops plans for new geological studies: this includes definition of objectives, benefits and products of individual projects. Provides accurate and complete Project Planning Documents, summarizing project parameters.
• With supervisor and Director develops budgets (staffing and expenditure projections) necessary to carry out projects.
• Within assigned resources, conducts geoscience studies and regional-scale syntheses through field work and data analysis, and collaboration with MGS technical staff and non-MGS researchers.
• Supervises activities of temporary student staff in both the field and office.
• Peer review of scientific content of technical reports issued by staff geologists to ensure Branch standards are maintained.
• Publishes results of geoscience studies in Departmental publications (e.g., Report of Activities, Open Files, Geoscientific Reports and Maps) and external scientific journals.
• Maintains working relationships with prospectors, exploration industry, mining companies, community groups, academia and other government agencies to study and promote an understanding of existing and new mineral developments.
• Strives to upgrade technical abilities by attending short courses, workshops and technical conferences.
• Establishes and maintains liaison with northern communities and First Nations on matters related to geoscience knowledge, mineral resource development and land-use planning.
   

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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