Core Photography Technician

Aurora Geosciences Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Core Photography Technician to support our active drill core scanning and imaging project. This is a full-time position based in Yellowknife, NT. In this role, you will be responsible for systematically photographing, documenting, and organizing geological drill core—encompassing both active project samples and historical core archives. You will prepare core boxes for imaging, execute high-resolution photography according to strict technical standards, maintain clean digital file architecture, and collaborate closely with geologists and technicians to maintain data integrity.

The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational skills, an interest in geology, and understands that precise sample presentation and organized digital record-keeping are critical to the success of our geological data collection.

Key Responsibilities

Core Photography: Systematically photograph geological drill core in accordance with established company procedures, lighting standards, and technical specifications.

Sample Preparation & Presentation: Open, organize, and prepare core boxes for photography; ensure rock samples are clean, correctly positioned, and properly documented without disturbing sample integrity.

Digital File & Record Management: Maintain accurate, consistent naming conventions and digital folder hierarchies for all raw and processed image files, ensuring seamless handoff to geological databases.

Historical Core Cataloguing: Assist with inspecting, sorting, re-cataloguing, and handling historical drill core collections from the Yellowknife region.

Quality Control & Sample Tracking: Maintain strict tracking to verify that box labels, Hole IDs, and depth markers match digital metadata and photographic records exactly.

Team Collaboration: Work alongside geologists, scanning technicians, and project managers, taking full individual ownership of daily photography quotas and assigned milestones.

Workspace Maintenance: Keep the photography studio, core preparation benches, and core storage areas clean, organized, and free of dust and debris to maintain equipment health and work safety

Qualifications & Skills

Attention to Detail: Exceptional organizational skills and high visual accuracy. Consistency in camera alignment, sample orientation, and file naming is paramount.

Geological Interest: A genuine interest in geology—especially the regional geology and mineral history of the Northwest Territories—and comfort working directly with rock specimens.

Computer Literacy: Strong basic computer skills, with routine comfort managing digital camera interfaces, memory storage, file transfers, and structured folder hierarchies.

Physical Stamina: Ability to lift up to 25–30 lbs comfortably, stand for extended periods during shooting shifts, and perform repetitive handling of core samples.

Accountability & Initiative: Self-directed work ethic with the ability to manage time independently while communicating clearly within a broader project crew.

Asset Experience: Previous experience in core handling, commercial/technical photography, geological data entry, or working in a core shack/mineral exploration environment is considered an asset, but not required.