Job Description

Posting Title
LSO GEO 3 - Mineral Deposit Geologist
Position Classification
Lic Sc Off (Geoscientist) 3
Union
PEA
Work Options
Hybrid
Location
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$80,050.01 - $102,435.71 annually, which includes a 3% Recruitment and Retention Adjustment
Close Date
3/5/2025
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Energy and Climate Solutions
Ministry Branch / Division
BC Geological Survey
Job Summary



The Team:

The Cordilleran Geoscience Section of the British Columbia Geological Survey (BCGS), within the Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals, is a well-established team of 12 geoscientists, ranging from early career to senior staff, working in a collaborative and collegial research environment. This team is dedicated to collecting and analyzing geoscience data through field-based programs, laboratory studies, and regional-scale mapping, with a focus on a wide range of topics such as mineral deposits, tectonics, and critical minerals. Our team works closely with experts in various fields, contributing to projects that play a key role in supporting British Columbia's green economy and sustainable development.


The Role:

As a Mineral Deposit Geologist, you will serve as a specialist to lead and support BCGS projects aimed at enhancing public geoscience knowledge in British Columbia. You will identify areas of high mineral potential, collect geological samples for various analyses, and contribute to studies that expand our understanding of mineral deposits in diverse geological settings across the province. This work provides valuable, evidence-based geoscience to support both the BC government and the public, contributing to responsible mineral exploration and resource development. This position offers the exciting opportunity to combine field mapping with advanced laboratory techniques and be part of a long-standing team of geoscientists that has been shaping BC's geological knowledge since 1895.


Qualifications:

Education and Experience Requirements:


• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a fully qualified Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC). Note: immediately eligible is defined as being registered as a P.Geo. in an applicable jurisdiction and able to transfer that membership to EGBC within 6 months of employment. Applicants currently registered (or immediately eligible to register) as a Geoscientist in Training (GIT) with EGBC may be considered for this position at a lower classification level (LSO GEO 1B).
• Minimum of a Masters' Degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or related subject from a university of recognized standing.
• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience in geological mapping, mineral exploration, or mining geology.
• Experience with geological field work and/or mapping in remote terrain.
• Experience supervising junior colleagues and assistants.
• Experience working with a broad range of computer software such as MS Office, GIS, graphics packages and databases to produce geological and/or mineral maps and reports.
• Experience giving presentations at conferences or technical meetings.
• Experience in the compilation, evaluation, synthesis and interpretation of various strands of data including geological, geochemical, geochronological and/or geophysical.


Preference may be given to those with one (1) or more of the following:


• Experience working with government geoscience programs/field projects; and/or,
• Experience with bedrock geology and mineral deposits of the Canadian Cordillera.


Additional Job Requirements:


• Valid BC Class 5 Driver's Licence or equivalent.
• Willing and able to travel and spend multiple weeks away from home each year, including in remote field locations that may only be accessible by helicopter.


For questions regarding this position, please contact Cinthia.Kong@gov.bc.ca.



About this Position:

There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available in Victoria.

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to three (3) days at home per week subject to an approved Telework Agreement.

Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Please refer to MyHR for more information about Recruitment and Retention Adjustments.

Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.



Working for the BC Public Service:

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.


We are committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.


The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Metis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.


The BC Public Service is an award winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, great learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development options. On top of the base salary, regular, full time Professional Employee Association members are also entitled to an allowance to cover professional fees, a 7% allowance in Lieu of Overtime Shiftwork and Standby (taken as time or money), and start off with 4 weeks of annual paid vacation. For more information, visit What the BC Public Service Offers.



How to Apply:

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.


Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a fully qualified Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC). Note: immediately eligible is defined as being registered as a P.Geo. in an applicable jurisdiction and able to transfer that membership to EGBC within six (6) months of employment. Applicants currently registered (or immediately eligible to register) as a Geoscientist in Training (GIT) with EGBC may be considered for this position at a lower classification level (LSO GEO 1B). Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.


Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.


Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history, including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) and your job related responsibilities for each job in your employment history, and any relevant information that relates to this position.


Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.


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Job Category
Leadership and Management, Natural Resource Sector, Policy, Research and Economics, Scientific and Technical