geological technician

at  Azure Group Inc

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 46 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
• or equivalent experience

COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY KNOWLEDGE

• Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• MS Office

FIELD WORK LOCATION EXPERIENCE

• On land

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

• Mapping and surveying
• Geological sampling analysis
• Geochemical sampling analysis
• Geotechnical studies

AREA OF WORK EXPERIENCE

• Data interpretation and evaluation
• Environmental monitoring
• Field sampling and data acquisition
• Geological mapping
• Quality assurance and control
• Regulatory investigation

TYPE OF INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

• Hydrographic surveying
• Construction

SPECIALIZATION OR EXPERIENCE

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Physically demanding

• Assist in environmental audits
• Conduct geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging or underground mine survey programs
• Conduct or direct surveys or survey programs
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing and record systems
• Perform physical and chemical laboratory tests
• Supervise oil and gas well drilling, well completions and work-overs
• Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps and cross sections
• Assist in hydrogeological field and laboratory studies