Geophysical Technician

3 weeks ago


Thunder Bay, Canada Quantec Geoscience Ltd. Full time

Are you looking for a career opportunity that allows you to travel, provides adventure and the opportunity to bond with a crew of like-minded people? Quantec Geoscience Ltd. is looking for a committed **Geophysical Technician**. Travel and adventure would be a fundamental part of this position and would entail traveling to various project areas throughout North America and other remote areas in the world, involving a wide range of climatic and terrain conditions.

**Experience and Qualifications**
- Science background an asset, but not required
- Mining, geophysics, geology, and survey backgrounds are an asset
- Field/outdoor experience is a requirement
- Responsible, ability to work unsupervised, resourceful
- Experience with use of compass or GPS
- Mechanically inclined. Troubleshooting and field repair capabilities are an asset
- Leadership qualities - able to work independently and make informed field decisions
- Physically fit - able to carry minimum 25 lbs of equipment while hiking in harsh weather and/or terrain conditions
- Teamwork & cooperation - able to work with others for an extended duration
- Health & Safety - as this is a safety sensitive position, must adhere to all health & safety requirements
- A valid Driver’s License with a clean abstract and Passport would be definite assets

**Job Type**: Contract. Project durations range between 4-6 weeks, or greater.

COVID-19 considerations:
**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: $190.00-$220.00 per day

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Thunder Bay, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Are you comfortable with spending extended periods of time in the field, working outdoors in varying weather conditions, and collecting geophysical data using specialized equipment?

**Experience**:

- surveying: 1 year (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 75% (preferred)

Work Location: On the road