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Canada Golden Fortune Potash Corp., a Saskatchewan potash exploration, development and mining corporation, is seeking a junior geologist.
Major Duties:
-Assist to plan, direct and participate in geological field studies, drilling and geological testing programs
-Assist to plan, direct and participate in the analysis of geological, geochemical and geophysical survey data, well logs and other test results, maps, notes and cross sections
-Assist to plan, direct and participate in the analysis of core samples, drill cuttings and rock samples to identify chemical, mineral, and to assess depositional environments and geological age
-Assess the size, orientation and composition of mineral ore bodies
- Recommend the acquisition of lands, exploration and mapping programs and mine development
-Conduct geological and geophysical studies for the development of potash projects
-Identify and anticipate natural risks such as slope erosion, landslides, soil instability, subsidence
-Co-ordinate well drilling, completion and work-overs and mining activities
Qualifications:
-Fluent English and Chinese (Mandarin would be preferred) writing and speaking
-University degree in geology
-At least one year experience in potash or related mining industry in Western Canada
-Must be registered in Saskatchewan as a geologist
-Proficiency with Canadian industry standard software
-Work both independently and closely with colleagues depending on the situation
-Perform all duties with hard work, dedication, and attention to details
Project and Personnel Management Skills
- Technical writing and article authoring
- Preparing or evaluating technical proposals
- Multidisciplinary projects co-ordination
- Manage field studies
- Financial or budget management
- Exploration program management
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Physiographic Environment Experience
- Sedimentary basins
Type Of Work Experience
- Resource exploitation and development
- Resource exploration
- Industrial research and development
Geochemistry Specialization
- Mineral geochemistry
- Analytical geochemistry
Geology Specialization
- Sedimentology
- Petrology
- Mineral deposits or mining
- Mineralogy or applied mineralogy
- Hydrogeology
- Environmental geology
Computer Experience
- Development of applied software
- Data manipulation and analysis
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Geophysics Specialization
- Minerals
Work Setting
- Mining company
Geophysics Expertise
- Reflection seismic
Geology Skills
- Well log interpretation
- Subsurface geological mapping
Field Work Location Experience
- On land
Geochemistry Skills
- Rock and source analysis
- Geochemical data interpretation
- Field sampling and preparation
Types of Resources
- Industrial non-metallic minerals
Resource Usage and Environmental Studies
- Resource appraisal and assessment