Geoscientist Intern

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**Geoscientist Intern (Paleozoic Geoscience)**:
**Job ID**:

- 228068

**Posting status**:

- Open

**Organization**:

- Ministry of Mines

**Division**:

- Mines and Minerals Division - Ontario Geological Survey Branch

**City**:

- Sudbury

**Position(s) language**:

- English

**Job term**:

- 1 Temporary contract for up to 15 months, with possibility of extension

**Job code**:

- 14504 - Geoscientist 2

**Salary**:

- $1,373.31 - $1,732.13 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
- Are you interested in building your geological mapping skills and contributing to an organization that provides opportunities for personal growth, continuous learning and work-life balance? If so, then consider an internship with our team at the Ontario Geological Survey (OGS).

We are offering an Intern position specializing in Paleozoic Geoscience**About the job**: As part of the technical geoscience mapping team in the Ontario Geological Survey, you will:

- provide regional descriptions and interpretations of Ontario's Paleozoic deposits
- plan, design and conduct an independent surface and subsurface Paleozoic mapping project
- collect geoscience data, prepare maps, reports and public presentations
- direct and lead the work of field crews
- contribute to the sustainable development of Ontario's earth and mineral resources
- learn the skills needed to successfully lead and complete a field mapping project.

**What you bring to the team**:
**Mandatory requirements**:

- You must be able to travel to sites throughout Ontario to complete field work for extended periods of time.
- You must have the ability to operate road and water vehicles, such as 4-wheel drive trucks, ATVs, boats, and canoes.
- You must be able to orienteer, navigate and camp in remote areas.
- You must have graduated from a university of recognized standing within the past three years.

**Specialized knowledge**:

- You have knowledge of Paleozoic geoscience and relevant disciplines of geoscience that are applicable to the study of Paleozoic deposits. You have an understanding of the relationships between ice sheet dynamics/movement and resulting patterns of erosion, sediment deposition, and landform genesis.
- You have knowledge of regional bedrock mapping techniques and practices to make primary field-based geological observations.
- You have the ability to compile, synthesize and integrate geoscience datasets, such as digital terrain models, aerial photography, and legacy geological data to develop new interpretations and hypotheses.
- You are skilled in using GPS technology to ensure the accurate location of field observations and safe travel during field operations
- You are experienced in integrating field data and interpreting digital imagery within a GIS for regional geospatial data analysis and map construction.

**Communication, interpersonal and people skills**:

- You have proven interpersonal and team leadership skills.
- You have good communication skills and demonstrated experience delivering geoscience information to a variety of audiences.

**Other important skills**:

- You have planning, organizational and problem-solving skills to develop, implement and complete geoscience projects within guidelines and timeframes.**How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility**: We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's _Human Rights Code_ and the _Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005._ We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy

**Additional information**:

- Friday, February 13, 2026 11:59 pm EST

**Position details**:

- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 15 months, 933 Ramsey Lake Rd, Sudbury, North Region

**Compensation group**:

- Ontario Public Service Employees Union

**Work hours**:

- Schedule 6

**Category**:

- Internships

**Posted on**:

- Monday, January 26, 2026

**Note**:

- T-MN-228068/26

**How to apply**:

- Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
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