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Plan and conduct analytical studies of core samples, drill cuttings and rock samples to identify chemical, mineral, hydrocarbon and biological composition, Develop models and applied software for the analysis and interpretation of data, identify and advise on anticipated natural risks, Plan, direct and participate in analyses of geological, geochemical and geophysical survey data, well logs an other test results, maps, notes and cross sections, Conduct theoretical and applied research to extend knowledge of surface and subsurface features of earth.
Project and Personnel Management Skills
- Technical writing and article authoring
- Supervise field crews
- Preparing or evaluating technical proposals
- Multidisciplinary projects co-ordination
- Manage field studies
Essential Skills
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Physiographic Environment Experience
- Plains and prairies
Type Of Work Experience
- Statistical analysis
- Instrumentation
- Applied (non-industrial) research
Geochemistry Specialization
- Hydrogeochemistry
- Analytical geochemistry
Geology Specialization
- Stratigraphy or biostratigraphy
- Sedimentology
- Hydrogeology
- Geomorphology or surficial geology
- Geotechnics or engineering
- Environmental geology
Computer Experience
- Modelling and simulation
- Data manipulation and analysis
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Geophysics Specialization
- Engineering
Work Setting
- Consulting geology, geophysics or engineering firm
Geophysics Expertise
- Resistivity
- Electromagnetic
Geology Skills
- Well log interpretation
- Subsurface geological mapping
- Structural analysis
- Field stratigraphy
- Air photography interpretation
Field Work Location Experience
- On land
Geochemistry Skills
- Sediment and silts analysis
- Rock and source analysis
- Geochemical data interpretation
- Geochemical data processing
- Field sampling and preparation
Types of Resources
- Ground water
Resource Usage and Environmental Studies
- Waste management (storage)
- Slope stability studies
- Site remediation
- Groundwater movement analysis
- Environmental assessment