Assistant Geologist/Geologist

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JOB OPPORTUNITY – Assistant Geologist/ Geologist

Equity Geoscience, Ltd. (the US-based subsidiary of Equity Exploration Consultants Ltd.) is hiring mineral exploration field workers to help us execute several exploration projects in Alaska. Work is expected to commence June/July 2024 and continue through August/September. Reporting to Equity’s Project Geologists, Assistant Geologists and Geologists will comprise part of the team of geoscientists focused primarily on safe and efficient program execution. Roles available are appropriate for geoscience students interested in mineral exploration, recent geology graduates with some mineral exploration experience looking to further their careers, or experienced field geologists.

Candidates for both positions should apply to this ad, based on qualifications and past experience and at Equity’s discretion they will be considered for either the Assistant Geologist or Geologist position.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geoscience or related field or enrolment in a geoscience or earth science university or college program
• This position requires a certain level of physical fitness. Successful candidates are expected to be able to traverse in rugged terrain carrying equipment and geochemical samples. If you are unable to complete traverses, you are still encouraged to apply and Equity will consider whether it can accommodate any physical limitations. 
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license (preferred)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Equity provides training and mentoring to all its employees. The areas of responsibility will be adapted to meet the needs of the work program but will generally include:

Assistant Geologist

• Collection of soil and rock samples
• Preparing diamond drill core for logging, drawing orientation lines, and geotechnical logging of diamond drill core, logging other physical properties of drill core, and taking photographs
• Data entry using QGIS/QField, Geospark, excel and other software; data validation and timely delivery of data
• Participation in daily toolbox and weekly safety meetings
• Helping to set-up and maintain an exploration camp
• Assist Project Geologist with additional tasks; may include crew coordination and organizing samples

Geologist

• Collection of rock samples
• Core and RC logging and sample collection; Prepare RC drill chips; maintaining a clean and tidy workspace
• Geological mapping and data entry using QGIS/QField, Geospark, excel and other software; data validation and timely delivery of data
• Participate in geology discussions and geological interpretation
• Participation in daily toolbox and weekly safety meetings
• Helping to set-up and maintain an exploration camp
• Working as part of a team and providing oversight of field assistants
• Assist Project Geologist with additional tasks; may include crew coordination and organizing samples

WORKING CONDITIONS

Geologists and Assistant Geologists will generally work 3-4 weeks on site followed by 2-3 weeks off. Travel costs to and from site, meals and personal protective equipment will be provided by Equity but personal work clothing and safety footwear adequate for variable weather and remote work conditions is the responsibility of the employee. The project site will be strictly free of alcohol, drugs and personal firearms and employees will sleep in shared insulated sleeping tents or cabins.  

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Mandatory confidentiality is a condition of employment for all personnel.
• Adherence to Health and Safety guidelines and equal treatment, anti-discrimination and professional conduct policies outlined by Equity and their clients

WHAT WE OFFER

Equity Exploration is a fast-growing consulting company with deep roots and broad experience in the mineral exploration community in Canada and the US. On behalf of our clients, we managed over 30 different exploration projects in 2023, focusing on a range of base and precious metal deposit types. Our projects spanned the mineral discovery life-cycle: from early-stage, greenfields surface projects to significant resource definition drilling programs in support of large-scale mining operations.

We know there can be many job opportunities for Geologists. So, it’s only sensible to ask what’s the advantage to working with Equity? Since 1987, we have approached our work with fairness and honesty (our company name is no coincidence…) and a big part of this culture is actively mentoring and training for our team members. So, we asked some of our current, earlier-career Project and Senior Project Geologists what they appreciate about Equity and promptly received this list:

• Opportunity for growth and increased responsibility (and it being recognized when it is deserved)
• Competitive wage/salary that also matches increased responsibility
• Plenty of opportunities for Professional Development
• Mentorship from a strong and experienced team
• Team-oriented work environment
• A team of people that like and enjoy working with and hanging out with each other
• Strong culture
• Opportunity for a dynamic career providing its employees a chance to work on several different projects at different stages of mineral exploration from greenfields to active mine sites
• Good work-life balance

We hire Geologists and Assistant Geologists to collect geological data which forms the backbone of exploration decision-making. Geologists support our project leaders as they oversee geologically and logistically complex projects. We believe in actively mentoring and supporting our geological team members so they can build their skillsets and careers and ultimately take on more responsibility.