Geophysical Survey Technician

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English or French
- Hours: 199.5 hours per month
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
**Work site environment**:

- Outdoors
- Wet/damp
**Work setting**:

- Remote location
**Tasks**:

- Conduct or direct surveys or survey programs
- Prepare or supervise preparation of rock, mineral or metal samples
- Assist in preparing rock, mineral or metal samples
- Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps and cross sections
- Participate in field surveys and operate survey instruments and devices
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- MS Office
**Field work location experience**:

- Airborne
- On land
**Technical experience**:

- Mapping and surveying
- Mineralogy techniques
**Area of work experience**:

- Environmental monitoring
- Field sampling and data acquisition
**Type of industry experience**:

- Mineral resources and/or mining
**Area of specialization**:

- Geophysics
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Manual dexterity
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
**Personal suitability**:

- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- Gasoline paid
- Mileage paid
**Long term benefits**:

- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Long-term care insurance
**Other benefits**:

- On-site amenities
- On-site housing options
- Subsidised public transportation
- Travel insurance