Geologist Trainee - Vancouver, Canada - Lehigh Hanson

Lehigh Hanson

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

AutoReqId: 16741BR

Line Of Business:
Regional Administration

Department:
Engineering

Primary Location:
Vancouver-BC

Pay Class:
Salaried Exempt

Job Posting:

Lehigh Hanson Materials Limited is seeking a Geologist Trainee based in Vancouver, BC. This position reports to the Exploration and Resource Development Manager.

This opportunity provides you the opportunity of hands-on experience in Geology activities across the region gaining exposure to multiple levels of management and a variety of complex geologic structures, drill programs, operational challenges, and varying extraction methods for Lehigh Hanson's sand and gravel mining operations.

30% travel will be required.

What You'll Get to Do

Participate fully and actively in all assigned development activities
Support Geology activities including:
Drill plan and test pit plan preparation
Field logging for exploration programs
Sample test planning and preparation
Geologic model preparation and updates
Reserve and resource reports
Mining and geology project management
Consultant management
Field survey coordination
Learn basic supervisory skills by working side by side with experienced supervisors

Essential Experience and Skills

Bachelor of Applied Science in geological engineering, a Bachelor of Science in geology or a related discipline will be considered
Must have a strong desire to work in a mining and industrial environment
Strong communication skills and attention to detail
Ability to be a selfstarter and take initiative
Solid interpersonal and leadership skills
Class 5 license is required with access to own transportation
Lehigh Hanson is a drug free workplace