District Geologist

Help shape Ontario's future through geoscience. As a District Geologist with the Ontario Geological Survey's Resident Geologist Program with the Ministry of Energy and Mines' exciting team in South Porcupine, you will help build the geological knowledge that governments, communities, Indigenous partners, and industry rely on to make informed decisions. Your work will support sustainable mineral development, strengthen regional economic opportunities, and contribute to the responsible stewardship of Ontario's natural resources.

Nestled in the heart of Northern Ontario, South Porcupine offers an affordable lifestyle, a welcoming small-town community, and easy access to world-class outdoor recreation, from pristine lakes and trails to year-round fishing, camping, and snowmobiling. Located within the City of Timmins, it combines the charm of northern living with access to urban amenities, rewarding career opportunities, and a short commute that lets you spend more time enjoying life.

About the job

• Collect and interpret geological information in the area.
• Liase with and provide geological advice to mineral sector representatives and other stakeholders.
• Conduct geological field investigations.
• Maintain and update geoscience databases.
• Prepare geological maps and reports.
• Provide geotechnical input into municipal and other land-use planning initiatives.

Note: You will conduct field work and traverse rugged terrain and operate field equipment such as 4-wheel drive trucks, ATVs, boats and canoes. You must have the ability to travel and work irregular hours. You must be able to travel to sites throughout northern Ontario to complete field work. You must have the ability to orienteer and navigate in remote areas.

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 with another regulated association of geoscientists in Canada.
• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's license or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario.

Technical knowledge:

• You have knowledge of geoscience and mineral exploration theories, concepts, principles and practices to conduct field investigations, provide geotechnical advice and conduct geological mapping.
• You have the ability to apply relevant policies, practices, program activities and objectives when representing ministry interests on committee work.
• You have working knowledge of computers and various office software applications such as word processing, databases, presentation and geoscientific applications.
• You have knowledge of digital geoscience data and common methods of data management and processing.

Communication and interpersonal skills:

• You have proven customer service skills to determine and respond to client needs/requests on limited information and provide geoscience advice, opinions and information to industry clients.
• You can prepare/develop reports for publications, write formal correspondence and prepare briefing notes.
• You can deliver technical presentations to professional groups and organizations and explain complex geological concepts and principles to clients of all levels.

Research, analytical and problem-solving skills:

• You can conduct independent geoscience field investigations, mineral resource assessments and synthesize geoscience data.
• You can manage and process large amounts of geoscience data and document mineral occurrences.

Organizational and time management skills:

• You can schedule and assign tasks and activities, and ensure tasks and objectives are met on time.

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!

What we offer

• 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.
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents.
• Life and Disability insurance.
• 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.

If you require accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code.