MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

• 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 current scientific research theories, practices and techniques directly related to Precambrian geology, metallogeny and tectonics combined with advanced research capability in relevant disciplines of geoscience.
• You have knowledge of bedrock mapping practices, processes and techniques.
• You have experience conducting mapping activities and to make primary field-based geological observations and interpretations.
• You have knowledge of scientific research principles and practices.
• You have experience developing new models, theories 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.

DON’T MEET EVERY QUALIFICATION?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

HOW TO APPLY:

• You must apply online.
• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the “position(s) language” section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you’ll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Please refer the Job description for details