District Geological Assistant

Apply By: Friday, November 14, :59 pm EST

District Geological Assistant

Job ID:

235260

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Energy and Mines

Division:

Mining Policy and Sector Development Division

City:

Kirkland Lake, Sault Ste Marie, Sudbury

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

3 Permanent

Job code:

Geologist Assistant 2

Salary:

$ $1,117.94 Per week*

*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Bring your knowledge of geology and strong administrative skills to the Ministry of Energy and Mines

About the job

In this position, you will:

• process and maintain assessment files
• assist with library services
• provide technical assistance and information services to clients
• maintain databases
• assist with property visits and field work
• carry out general clerical and administrative functions

What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements

• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
• You must possess, or have the ability to obtain a boat and motor operator's licence
• You must possess, or have the ability to obtain a Forklift operator's licence

Specialized knowledge:

• working knowledge of the principles and practices of geology
• knowledge of exploration and geotechnical assessment work

Technical/computer skills:

• ability to read and interpret geological maps and air photos
• computer proficiency with standard office software (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet browsers) with good keyboarding/data entry skills
• ability to operate geographic information systems and internet based systems to display and retrieve information

People skills:

• effective communication, interpersonal and customer service skills to interact with clients

Other relevant skills:

• good problem-solving, investigative and research skills
• ability to work independently and set work priorities
• knowledge of administrative practices
• ability to conduct field investigations, including traversing across rugged terrain

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate

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

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

• a defined benefit pension plan
• maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role

Additional information:

Apply by:

Friday, November 14, :59 pm EST

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent - Full Time, 1451 Government Rd W, Kirkland Lake, North Region
• 1 English Permanent - Full Time, 933 Ramsey Lake Rd, Sudbury, North Region
• 1 English Permanent - Full Time, 740 Great Northern Rd, Sault Ste Marie, North Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 3

Category:

Lands and Resources

Posted on:

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Note:

• T-ES-235260/25(3)

How to apply:

• You must apply online.

• 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.

• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

Strengthening Ontario, together

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