Do you possess the right mix of geosciences knowledge and communication skills, have a team oriented working philosophy, and at the same time able to work independently? If so, this exciting opportunity might be just what you are looking for

Please note that this Job Ad is for two permanent Geoscience Assessor positions: one Unilingual (English) and one Bilingual (English/French) which requires the successful candidate to have verbal proficiency in French at the advanced level.

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What can I expect to do in this role?In this role, you will:

• review, approve, reduce and/or refuse technical assessment work submissions filed according to the Mining Act and Assessment Work regulation
• communicate on a technical level with mining claim holders regarding claim status and work credit requirements
• review geoscience reports and maps submitted by mining claim holders to determine if they meet the requirements of the Mining Act and Technical Standards for Reporting Assessment Work Under the Provisions of the Mining Act and other applicable regulations with respect to geophysical, geochemical, geological and other assessment work
• recommend for approval, return or refuse submissions and notify mining claim holders of the amendments required
• determine the level of assessment work credits to be approved

How do I qualify?Mandatory

• For the Bilingual (English/French) position the successful candidate must possess verbal proficiency in French at the advanced level.

Technical skills and knowledge:

• You have knowledge of geosciences including geology, geophysics, geochemistry, mineral exploration, and geotechnical assessment practices, sufficient to assess work credit and expenditures under the established guidelines
• You have the ability to apply and interpret the Mining Act, applicable regulations and procedures regarding legal requirements for the filing and review of technical reports.
• You have strong computer proficiency with knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database software to produce statistical data, graphs, charts and reports.

People skills:

• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with clients, ministry and industry officials using tact and diplomacy.
• You are able to make independent decisions ability to work as part of a team.

Other essential skills:

• You have well developed analytical skills to audit detailed reports for appropriate technical content and expenditures consistent with industry standards.
• You have developed good decision-making and judgement skills.
• You have well developed organizational and record-keeping skills.

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