Mineral Deposits/Economic Geologist

4 weeks ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time
About Our Opportunity

The Government of Nova Scotia is seeking a highly skilled Geologist 4 to join our team in the Geoscience and Mines Branch of the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for conducting applied, high-quality, field-based research and activities to improve our understanding of all mineral deposits in the province and/or our knowledge of economic mineral potential, with a focus on critical minerals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and execute field-based geological evaluations and assessments to identify and quantify economically viable mineral deposits in the province.
  • Collect, interpret, and publish scientific data, observations, interpretations, and recommendations as a senior geologist and collaborator with internal and external teams.
  • Produce comprehensive mineral deposit models supported by thorough geoscience study and reasoning, using modern platforms and techniques.
  • Develop innovative approaches and solutions to a variety of geoscience challenges in Nova Scotia.
Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you must have a degree in Earth Science or Geoscience, with emphasis on metallic mineral deposits, economic geology, geochemistry, petrology, and structural geology, plus 7 years of related experience; or a Master's of Science plus 6 years of related experience; plus 4 years of related experience.

Candidates must possess superior knowledge and experience in field studies and metallic mineral deposits/economic geology as demonstrated by a record of designing and executing successful field programs and the publication of scientific and technical reports.

What We Offer
  • Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
  • Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
  • Countless Career Paths.
  • Department Specific Flexible working schedules.


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