Geological Assistant (Summer Student) 133 views

Province of Nova Scotia is looking for a Geological Assistant (Summer Student)

About:

The Department of Energy and Mines manages and promotes energy and mineral resources to achieve optimum economic, social, and environmental value from these sectors and provide opportunities for the energy and mining files to explore collaborative opportunities to better promote the province’s energy and mineral resources.

Location: Canada

Job Type: Full-time

Primary Accountabilities:

Projects include bedrock and surficial geological mapping, environmental geology, mineral inventory and metallogenic studies, geochemistry, hydrogeology, evaluation of select industrial mineral sites, and geographic information systems/geological database compilation. All positions are based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Qualifications & Experience:

The positions that are being offered are appropriate for students currently enrolled in a Geoscience (or equivalent) Program. To be considered for these positions, candidates must have completed at least their second year of study and be registered in a Geoscience (or equivalent) program. Students must have a grade average of at least 60% in their geoscience courses (an official or unofficial transcript must be submitted with application) and the student must be returning to school as a full-time student in a Geoscience (or equivalent) program in the fall 2021. Preference may be given to students from Nova Scotia or those enrolled in Nova Scotia universities.

We are looking for candidates who have good oral and written communication skills, are self-starting and can work in a team-oriented environment, sometimes with minimal supervision. Computer literacy and a demonstrated ability to acquire new computer and/or field skills are assets. Many of the positions are field-oriented; therefore, successful candidates for these positions must be able to undertake work of a physical nature and must have a valid driver’s license to fulfil occupational health and safety requirements.

Interested candidates please apply.