Job Description

Apply By: Monday, September 29, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Precambrian Geoscientist

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Job ID:

233942

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Energy and Mines

Division:

Mines and Minerals Division - Ontario Geological Survey Branch

City:

Sudbury

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary contract for up to 16 months, with 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.


Are you interested in contributing your geoscience expertise to an organization that prides itself on providing opportunities for personal growth, continuous learning and work-life balance? If so, then consider joining our team at the Ontario Geological Survey.

The Division:

The Mines and Minerals Division focuses on the provision of basic geological information gathering and interpretation in support of Ontario's exploration, mine development and mining sectors and the administration of Ontario's Mining Act in a fair and consistent fashion. The Division also works with the industry to stimulate job creation, eliminate barriers to growth in the mining sector and reduce the regulatory burden on the industry. This is carried out through the Ontario Geological Survey and the Mineral Development and Lands Branch.

The Branch:

The Ontario Geological Survey Branch collects, distributes and applies geoscience data and information to attract and guide mineral investment and to help inform broad provincial land-use planning decisions related to the environment, ecology, climate change and public health and safety.

The Unit:

The Earth Resources and Geoscience Mapping Section delivers its program through multi-year, multidisciplinary geoscience projects that address critical geoscience problems in key geographic areas of the province to improve the understanding of the geology, geochemistry and Earth resources (metals, minerals, aggregates, groundwater, hydrocarbons) of Ontario and to convey this knowledge to the public. Geoscience projects may be delivered as part of the Earth Resources & Geoscience Mapping Section (ERGMS) core program or through collaborative geoscience projects or initiatives with other organizations. ERGMS conducts a variety of regional geoscience projects across the entire province including airborne geophysical surveys, bedrock and surficial mapping, lake water and sediment sampling surveys, 3D subsurface mapping, aggregate and industrial mineral inventories. ERGMS geoscience products (data, maps, reports) and expert services are used for mineral exploration, land-use planning, establishment of environmental baseline and public health and safety.

About the job

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As part of the technical geoscience mapping team at the Ontario Geological Survey, you will:



provide regional descriptions and interpretations of Ontario's Precambrian geology contribute to the sustainable development of Ontario's earth and mineral resources plan, design and conduct independent and multidisciplinary bedrock mapping projects throughout northern Ontario collect geoscience data, and prepare maps, reports and public presentations provide scientific leadership and advice direct and lead the work of field crews

What you bring to the team

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Mandatory requirements:

You must be a registered geoscientist or geoscientist-in-training in good standing with Professional Geoscientists Ontario (PGO) or with another regulated association of geoscientists. You must be able to travel to sites throughout northern Ontario to complete field work for extended periods of time. You must have the ability to operate road and water vehicles, such as 4-wheel drive trucks, ATVs, boats, and canoes. You must be able to orienteer, navigate and camp in remote areas.
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Specialized knowledge:

You have thorough knowledge of current scientific research theories, practices and techniques directly related to Precambrian geology, metallogeny and tectonics combined with advanced research capability in relevant disciplines of geoscience. You have knowledge of bedrock mapping practices, processes and techniques. You have experience conducting mapping activities and to make primary field-based geological observations and interpretations. You have knowledge of scientific research principles and practices. You have experience developing new models, theories and hypotheses by compiling, synthesizing, and integrating diverse geoscience datasets. You are skilled in using GPS technology and interpreting air photos and satellite imagery to ensure accurate location of field observations and safe travel in remote wilderness areas.
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Communication, interpersonal and people skills:

You have proven interpersonal and team leadership skills. You have strong communication skills and demonstrated experience delivering geoscience data and information to diverse client groups. You have experience developing and delivering presentations.
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Other important skills:

You have planning, organizational and problem-solving skills to plan logistics, organize and lead bedrock mapping projects and multidisciplinary teams. You have experience with applicable computer software and hardware for geoscience applications as well as database, spreadsheet and word processing software.

Don't meet every qualification?

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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

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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:

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Apply by:

Monday, September 29, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

1 English Temporary, duration up to 16 months, 933 Ramsey Lake Rd, Sudbury, North Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Lands and Resources

Posted on:

Monday, September 8, 2025

Note:

T-MN-233942/25

How to apply:

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You must apply online.

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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 matiere de langue et evaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichees en francais et en anglais. Consultez la section Langue du ou des postes en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaitre les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont evalues en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/francais), vous devrez egalement passer un test de competences linguistiques en francais.

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