Surficial Geologist

Government of Yukon
CA - Yukon - Whitehorse
April 30, 2025

Government of Yukon -> Energy, Mines & Resources - Yukon Geological Survey

Location:
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type:
Term/Temporary

End Date:
30 September 2026

Full/Part Time:
Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly:
75

Classification:
ST17

Salary:
$99,800.00 - $115,857.00

Union:
YEU

Days Off:
Saturday/Sunday

Travel:
25%

Admissibility:
Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government's goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit yukon.ca/hiring-preference.

Job Summary and Requirements:

This is a TERM (anticipatory permanent), full-time position, working 75 hours bi-weekly.

At Energy, Mines and Resources (EMR), we are committed to a healthy and sustainable resource sector, managed in partnership with Yukoners. We embrace a work environment where problem solving, creativity, teamwork, risk management and personal effort result in the attainment of our goals and those of our clients.

The Yukon Geological Survey (YGS) acquires and disseminates geological and geohazard knowledge to support exploration; to inform resource and land management planning; to assist with infrastructure development; and to engage communities, schools, and the public.

Reporting to the Head of Surficial Geology, the surficial geologist is a key member of the Surficial Geology unit of the Yukon Geological Survey (YGS). The incumbent is responsible for conducting original scientific research on various aspects of Yukon's surficial geology, including but not limited to:
mapping of surficial materials and permafrost, surficial geochemical surveys, aggregate inventories, monitoring of geohazards, and co-ordinating analytical work to integrate with field-based studies. They are also responsible for compiling and interpreting the results of their research, preparing geological reports and maps for publication and presentation, and providing scientific advisory services to prospectors, exploration and mining companies, communities, first nations, government agencies, land use planning commissions and public.

For more information about this position, please contact:
Derek Cronmiller, Head, Surficial Geology at ***

Essential Qualifications:
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume. Applicants should be aware that your existing curriculum vitae may not contain all the information required to screen you in:
it is strongly recommended that you visit Yukon government's resource page on Yukon.ca before applying.

M.Sc. degree in Earth Sciences with specialization in Quaternary geology;
Experience working in a surficial geology environment, with preference given to candidates with knowledge of Yukon's surficial geology;
Experience interpreting surficial geology features using remotely sensed data;
Experience creating presentations and engaging in public speaking to a variety of audiences;
Experience writing technical reports and generating maps using GIS software;
Experience collecting and interpreting geochemical data would be an asset.

Candidates who have a combination of education, training and experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability:

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

Interpersonal and analytical skills and ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of internal and external partners and clients;
Excellent communication skills, including an ability to present complex information to non-technical audience;
Ability to prioritize work to meet tight deadlines.

Additional Information:

Conditions of employment:

Pre-employment medical

Job Requirements:

Ability to travel extensively within and outside of the Yukon

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Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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