Geological Technician

Frequency Geophysics Inc. is seeking dependable individuals to provide manual and technical assistance with core processing and data collection at a Vale drill core processing facilities in Sudbury, Ontario.

**Major Accountabilities**:

- Help retrieve drill cores from drill sites, core farm and yard.
- Organize, rack, store, label and photograph drill cores.
- Stack and strap core boxes on wood pallets.
- Process drill cores including core cutting and core sampling.
- Assist with geotechnical and geological data collection and core logging following established procedures. This may involve field mapping and assisting project geologists at off-site core logging facilities in the Sudbury area.
- Participate in all pre-operating inspections, workplace inspections, toolbox meetings and safety meetings.
- Operate and assist in the basic maintenance of equipment (vehicles, pallet jacks, forklift, core saw, rock saw, etc.).
- Maintain a clean work environment.
- Follow safety policies, procedures, best practices and government regulations at all times.

**Training - Education**:

- High School Diploma mandatory. College Diploma in relevant field preferred.
- Self-motivated, Safety-conscious, Flexible, Dependable and pays strict attention to detail.
- Basic computer skills (experience with MS office products).
- Valid Class G Driver’s License mandatory.

**Working conditions**:

- This position includes regular periods during which there is continuous physical activity (e.g. walking, standing, lifting material (core boxes) or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward (50lbs))
- Frequent exposures to factors such as temperature variations, moving machinery, noise, humidity, which may cause discomfort.
- Frequent need to give concentrated attention, with one or two senses at a time.
- Tasks can be very repetitive and work environment unchanging.
- There may noticeable pressure from deadlines, production requirements, accuracy or similar demands.

**Completion of the following preferred**:

- First Aid/CPR/AED
- WHMIS
- Additional training will be provided as required

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: $24.00-$31.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

**Experience**:

- Geological Technician: 2 years (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Ontario Driver's license (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-04-17