Mineral Occurrence Geologist (Geologist 3)
Top Benefits
About the role
About Us
The Geoscience and Mines Branch of the Department of Natural Resources delivers leadership in the management and responsible development of the Province’s mineral resource assets along with scientific support of public health and safety through regional mapping, water resource, and hazard mapping programs. Within the Branch, the Geological Survey Division includes a team of expert geoscientists who are responsible for delivering high quality, timely geoscience data, information, services, and support to a wide range of stakeholders, including all levels of government, industry, academia, and the public.
About Our Opportunity
The Mineral Occurrence Geologist will provide expertise on the mineral occurrences in the Province, with a focus on critical minerals. The Geologist will be responsible for a mineral occurrence database for Nova Scotia, a crucial tool for supporting responsible resource development, attracting investment, and ensuring the Province remains competitive in the growing market for critical minerals. This role will also assist with developing value-added data products, such as interactive maps, trend analyses, and geoscience reports, to better serve industry stakeholders, government agencies, and researchers. The data products provided by this position will help potential investors assess mineral opportunities in Nova Scotia more effectively, as well as informing internal processes.
Primary Accountabilities
Specific duties of the position include:
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Providing subject matter expertise for the improvement of a mineral occurrence database. This includes updating existing mineral occurrence information and collecting new information through research and analyses of industrial and academic reports and through field activities.
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Offering geoscience expertise to assess the Province’s critical mineral potential. This may involve creating maps, conducting trend analyses, and preparing geoscience reports to communicate findings effectively.
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Communicating clearly with management and other interested parties through presentations and written reports.
Qualifications and Experience
This may be the right opportunity for you if you have a Bachelor of Science in Earth Science or Geoscience plus 5 years of related experience; or a Master of Science and 4 years of related experience; or a Doctorate with 2 years of related experience.
The ideal candidate has significant knowledge and experience with various mineral deposits and economic geology, as well as knowledge of Nova Scotian mineral deposits. You must have experience performing geoscience research tasks such as collecting and analyzing data, reviewing and summarizing information, and disseminating your findings. You should be able to convey geoscience information clearly. Mineral resource industry experience and field experience for the purposes of research or mineral deposit modeling are significant assets.
Experience with geological database software, as well as experience with Access, SQL Server and/or GIS software would be beneficial. Attention to detail and comfort working independently are important.
You must possess a valid Class 5 drivers’ license. You should be registered or eligible to register with Geoscientists Nova Scotia.
Equivalency
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Benefits
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.
Mineral Occurrence Geologist (Geologist 3)
Top Benefits
About the role
About Us
The Geoscience and Mines Branch of the Department of Natural Resources delivers leadership in the management and responsible development of the Province’s mineral resource assets along with scientific support of public health and safety through regional mapping, water resource, and hazard mapping programs. Within the Branch, the Geological Survey Division includes a team of expert geoscientists who are responsible for delivering high quality, timely geoscience data, information, services, and support to a wide range of stakeholders, including all levels of government, industry, academia, and the public.
About Our Opportunity
The Mineral Occurrence Geologist will provide expertise on the mineral occurrences in the Province, with a focus on critical minerals. The Geologist will be responsible for a mineral occurrence database for Nova Scotia, a crucial tool for supporting responsible resource development, attracting investment, and ensuring the Province remains competitive in the growing market for critical minerals. This role will also assist with developing value-added data products, such as interactive maps, trend analyses, and geoscience reports, to better serve industry stakeholders, government agencies, and researchers. The data products provided by this position will help potential investors assess mineral opportunities in Nova Scotia more effectively, as well as informing internal processes.
Primary Accountabilities
Specific duties of the position include:
-
Providing subject matter expertise for the improvement of a mineral occurrence database. This includes updating existing mineral occurrence information and collecting new information through research and analyses of industrial and academic reports and through field activities.
-
Offering geoscience expertise to assess the Province’s critical mineral potential. This may involve creating maps, conducting trend analyses, and preparing geoscience reports to communicate findings effectively.
-
Communicating clearly with management and other interested parties through presentations and written reports.
Qualifications and Experience
This may be the right opportunity for you if you have a Bachelor of Science in Earth Science or Geoscience plus 5 years of related experience; or a Master of Science and 4 years of related experience; or a Doctorate with 2 years of related experience.
The ideal candidate has significant knowledge and experience with various mineral deposits and economic geology, as well as knowledge of Nova Scotian mineral deposits. You must have experience performing geoscience research tasks such as collecting and analyzing data, reviewing and summarizing information, and disseminating your findings. You should be able to convey geoscience information clearly. Mineral resource industry experience and field experience for the purposes of research or mineral deposit modeling are significant assets.
Experience with geological database software, as well as experience with Access, SQL Server and/or GIS software would be beneficial. Attention to detail and comfort working independently are important.
You must possess a valid Class 5 drivers’ license. You should be registered or eligible to register with Geoscientists Nova Scotia.
Equivalency
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Benefits
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.