Job title: Project Geologist

Company: Government of Yukon

Expected salary: $96893 – 112483 per year

Location: Whitehorse, YT

Project Geologist Job Details:

This is a full-time permanent position, working 75 hours bi-weekly.

At Energy, Mines and Resources, 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 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, Regional Geology, Yukon Geological Survey, this position is responsible for conducting original geoscientific research in Yukon by planning and carrying out detailed geological field studies of assigned areas, co-ordinating laboratory and other research studies, compiling and interpreting the results, preparing geological reports and maps for publication and for poster and oral presentations, and providing scientific advisory services to mineral explorers, First Nations, Yukon government and the public.

For more information about this position, please contact: Carolyn Relf, Director, Yukon Geological Survey at (867) 667-8892 or by email at: .

For more information about the staffing process, please contact Stephanie Aubé, HR Consultant at

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your cover letter and resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based on the information you provide in your resume. We strongly recommend that you visit our website on when applying on Yukon government jobs.

Ph.D or M.Sc. degree in Earth Sciences or related field with extensive experience conducting geoscience research;
Planning and delivering geological field projects;
Working with and leading multi-disciplinary research teams;
Supervising field personnel;
Using computer applications including database, graphic and GIS software;

Resumes should include a list of publications (e.g., refereed journal papers, maps, grey literature, abstracts, etc.)

Desired Knowledge, skills and suitability

The ideal candidate should have, and may be assessed on their:

Strong interpersonal skills, including an ability to build consensus and work with partners with a range of values and interests;
Technical writing skills;
Experience in project management;
Expertise in sedimentology/stratigraphy, geothermal energy and/or geophysics will be considered an asset;
Excellent communication skills, including an ability to present complex information to a non-technical audience;
Ability to prioritize work in order to meet tight deadlines

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment: Valid Class 5 driver’s license, Pre-employment medical clearance

Job Requirements: Willingness to travel extensively within Yukon

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

27 September 2023

Close Date

13 October 2023

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