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Apply By: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Geologist

Job ID:

243890

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Natural Resources

Division:

Regional Operations Division - Petroleum Operations Section

City:

London

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary assignment/contract for up to 12 months, with the possibility of extension

Job code:

14506 - Geoscientist 3

Salary:

$1,639.15 - $2,109.78 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Be part of a team that safeguards Ontario's natural resources while shaping the future of responsible energy development. The Ministry of Natural Resources invites passionate geoscience professionals to bring their expertise to the Petroleum Operations Section, where science, regulation, and public interest come together.

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
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• 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.

About the job

In this role, you will:

• provide scientific and technical expertise regarding the sedimentary geology of Ontario
• ensure informed implementation of policies, programs, and initiatives related to subsurface resources
• review and evaluate applications for well licenses and permits associated with this regulated activity and tenure for rights to Crown pore space
• verify geological information and interpretations, identify issues, and endorse applications for approval
• initiate, guide or participate in scientific research projects to improve understanding of the sedimentary geology of Ontario, and prepare reports and maps based on research findings

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You are a registered geoscientist or geoscientist-in-training in good standing with Professional Geoscientists Ontario (PGO) without relevant limitations, or registered with another regulated association of geoscientists in Canada, including the Professional Engineers of Ontario if qualified to practice geoscience.
• 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.

Geologic knowledge and experience:

• demonstrated knowledge of petroleum geology, including hydrocarbon reservoirs, seals, and drilling environments in southern Ontario
• knowledge of subsurface conditions related to oil, gas and salt operations, including well integrity, sealing formations, and fluid migration pathways
• understanding of geological considerations for well plugging and abandonment, including isolation of zones and protection of groundwater
• experience applying geological knowledge to support regulatory review and decision-making under the Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Act

Analytical and evaluation skills:

• ability to analyze and interpret geoscience data including well logs, drilling records, core samples, and geochemical data
• ability to assess geological and technical information to support decisions related to well licensing, drilling, plugging, and abandonment
• experience evaluating well history and subsurface conditions to support plugging and abandonment strategies

Communication and interpersonal skills:

• capable of preparing scientific and technical reports suitable for publication
• skilled in presenting complex scientific ideas to both professional peers and non-technical audiences
• ability to interact with stakeholders and provide advice to government and industry clients
• ability to communicate technical and regulatory requirements related to well operations and plugging and abandonment to industry stakeholders
• ability to provide clear recommendations and decisions based on legislative and technical review

Leadership and project management skills:

• ability to plan, organize, and conduct geological studies
• skills and experience in directing the work of field and laboratory staff, consultants and assistants

Legislative knowledge:

• demonstrated knowledge and application of the Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Act and associated regulations
• experience reviewing and assessing applications for well drilling, licensing, suspension, plugging, and abandonment
• understanding of regulatory requirements related to well integrity, environmental protection, and lifecycle management of oil, gas and salt wells

Computer and GIS skills:

• proficiency in software for map construction, gridding, contouring, and 3D mapping
• knowledge of GIS principles and visualization techniques

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

Additional information:

Apply by:

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 659 Exeter Rd, London, West Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Lands and Resources

Posted on:

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Note:

• N-NR-243890/26

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.

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